You guys' thoughts on caliber for my 10 yr old sons first deer rifle? I thinkin either .308 or 7mm.08, but I have not shot the 7mm.08. How is it for recoil?
My two older boys both started out with the good old .243, but I've always felt a little more bullet diameter couldn't hurt. I know that the .243 has taken about as many deer as the next cartridge, But I'm thinking I'd like to try ,I mean he might like to try, something a little different. ( I may have to break it in for him, as momma says he can't carry a rifle 'till he's 13, But he can handle my AR almost as well as me). thanks for your opinions, and please give reasons for your choice. thanks, dan
My two older boys both started out with the good old .243, but I've always felt a little more bullet diameter couldn't hurt. I know that the .243 has taken about as many deer as the next cartridge, But I'm thinking I'd like to try ,I mean he might like to try, something a little different. ( I may have to break it in for him, as momma says he can't carry a rifle 'till he's 13, But he can handle my AR almost as well as me). thanks for your opinions, and please give reasons for your choice. thanks, dan