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Had my little girls out shooting my .223ai Montana yesterday. The 13yo is gonna hunt deer with it this year. I had to work her up to full house loads with Trailboss loads. She is dainty and didn't like the step up from the .17hmr I've had her on for a few years. My plan had always been .243 for the girls and I bought several.

My 8yo was so excited to shoot her big sisters gun she wants to go every week and wants one for her birthday. I couldn't be happier and I am very glad I didn't ruin them trying to have them shoot .243 loads.

I'm currently looking at which .223 to get for the little one. I'd like to cut it down so it fits her and will gladly buy a new stock once she grows into it. Thinking Tikka SL but with the long action, it's a big gun. Still deciding.