CTK
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Just verified. Yes. Also appears to come in 6.5CM now.
First rifle for kid
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Ruger American Compact
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/739495807
Or Ruger American Ranch
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/739617946
Short, light weight, easy for a kid to handle. Invest in a decent scope. Most package deal (included with the rifle) scopes that I have experience with you would be better off to smash out the glass with a hammer and look through the tube.
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/739495807
Or Ruger American Ranch
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/739617946
Short, light weight, easy for a kid to handle. Invest in a decent scope. Most package deal (included with the rifle) scopes that I have experience with you would be better off to smash out the glass with a hammer and look through the tube.
The Oregonian
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The Oregonian
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I will just move my NXS 2.5x10 over to it. I don't use my ML much and that's what it is on.
snox801
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I am a huge 6.5 creed fan and .243 and almost always recommend .243 or creed to new shooter. Except for youth. I have to say 300blk would be the best . Very little recoil larger bullet and very capable out to 300 yards. I have done most of my hunting with my 300 blk the last few years because it's so easy to shoot. Start all the kids on it for deer and pigs. That way they learn to shoot and not worry about recoil. Even the .243 has a decent amount for a young kid.
I'll throw something a little different out there:
Howa Mini Action in 6.5 Grendel.
Sportsmans Warehouse has another model that doesn't have a DBM:
http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/...roductDetail/Rifles/prod99999053485/cat100003
Howa Mini Action in 6.5 Grendel.
Sportsmans Warehouse has another model that doesn't have a DBM:
http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/...roductDetail/Rifles/prod99999053485/cat100003
CTK
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I picked up the wrong listing. You are right. Sorry 7/08, 243, and 308.
The Oregonian
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HARPERC
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Trying to remember where you're located. If you're close enough I've got 2 or 3, you could try out if that helps.
The Oregonian
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I think we used to be close bc we were going to do a class together with Bob Beck, IIRC. Or maybe one somewhere else in the PNW. But now live in Nashville.
Am I on the money or smoking something?
snox801
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Oh forgot that yes another great option.
HARPERC
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Well you're on the money-but realizing this is the Pacific NW I'll let you answer the second part!
CTK
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I believe I used 38gr h4895. Will check. Think was giving just under 2700 FPS. With 120 Ballistic Tip
The Oregonian
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I am getting a 28 Nosler from him (MOA Rifles) so I am doing a class again this spring. You game?Well you're on the money-but realizing this is the Pacific NW I'll let you answer the second part!
