Excellent idea. Keep it simple. A Leupold M8 with heavy duplex or an El Paso Weaver K4 with a post and crosshair would simplify aiming and not break the bank. If shots are close, a 2.5X might even be better.
Stay away from variables, just something more to think about.
Great to get a new young hunter started! Good hunting.
Last edited by BossLady; 10/31/10.