i have 10 grandkids who deer hunt, and should have 2-3 more in the next 5 years. i've given several rifles already and will give each of them a rifle and shotgun before i'm done. as far as need vs want, i buy a rifle, scope it up and shoot a few deer and an elk or two, then set it aside for the day the kid can take it as his/her first big game rifle. everybody wins, as i get to hunt with many different rifles and each kids ends up with their own gun.
