Rick Richard
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6.5X47 shooting 110 grain Hammer Hunters. Devastating on deer from up close to way out there.Start off with whitetail here in the south east. I do hand load for my rifles.
6.5X47 shooting 110 grain Hammer Hunters. Devastating on deer from up close to way out there.Start off with whitetail here in the south east. I do hand load for my rifles.
Nice! I bought my sons (3) all 300 Weatherby Vanguards when they were old enough to handle them. The 270 is a great one!My youngest son is going for his first hunt on the day after Christmas (cow elk in Gila Wilderness). I took him to the range and let him shoot a variety of decent caliber rifles for the animal he was hunting. I didn't tell him what he was shooting, I just let him shoot in his favorite stance and gave him 5 rounds for each. We went through a couple of .30-06's, a smaller .300 Win Mag., and several others. His two favs? A customized Arisaka 7.7 Jap and his grandfather's Weatherby Vanguard in 270 Win. (he didn't know it was Papa's before he shot it). He settled on the 270 and I have taken him out three times since to shoot off a couple of boxes each time to get used to the gun and hone his aim.
270 excellent choice, a stone cold killer.My youngest son is going for his first hunt on the day after Christmas (cow elk in Gila Wilderness). I took him to the range and let him shoot a variety of decent caliber rifles for the animal he was hunting. I didn't tell him what he was shooting, I just let him shoot in his favorite stance and gave him 5 rounds for each. We went through a couple of .30-06's, a smaller .300 Win Mag., and several others. His two favs? A customized Arisaka 7.7 Jap and his grandfather's Weatherby Vanguard in 270 Win. (he didn't know it was Papa's before he shot it). He settled on the 270 and I have taken him out three times since to shoot off a couple of boxes each time to get used to the gun and hone his aim.
Great point with the gun and sighting system. It made me chuckle. I only have three kids brought up with guns into hunting. They all started when 8yoa hunting, and heck I have grandkids now who will be hunting in a year or two. I also teach hunters ed, so I get even more kids to show firearms to. I use many different guns including AR15's as a teaching tool and every time....every time I get to hear the ignorance of kids and parents about them in class. Luckily I get to share some facts they have no idea. Anyway, I tell them on range day they can shoot one if they want. Range day almost to a kid and heck adult all they want to do is shoot the AR's. My kids included many of them comment and dont like the smoke, smell, etc that comes from the action. Another great opportunity to give them more education. In summary get the AR15, and you can get a bolt gun if they don's like the smoke/smell. LOLLet me add. I put a eotech on top of the AR BO. Easy easy for a kid to see through. And. I had to remind myself. My son is now 11 and shoots some nice bolt rifles at decent ranges.
When I started my recommendations I was referring to 5-6-7 year old kids starting out.
You're probably right lance. A 5' 100lb 10 year old kid is likely ready for a more substantial rifle.
But don't forget the "cool" factor most kids see in a AR style rifle. If they WANT to get out and shoot, they'll get more range time.
Yea he saw my pics, and heard my stories and was interested. But one day he found Meat Eater on Netflix and now that's our evening show every night. LOLI think the 7mm-08 is the best kids caliber ever made. They can be loaded down or up so it can be used for a lifetime. If you can find a Remington Model 7 they are perfect for kids. Just my two cents worth. Good luck and way to go getting him into the hunting world.