When did this turn into how tough your kids are or generation thing vs handling recoil. And btw, F old school football coaching, when it comes to weight room and old school tactics.
Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely hate participation awards but that because of the F**ed up parents and poor Jimmy got his feelings hurt, or how come he’s not getting as much playing time as other kids. Even though he may suck a big fat D**k. Everyone is afraid to offend, too PC or maybe the legal system is just that bad that no one wants to get sued, as everyone is sue happy. Instead of a judge telling people to GTFOH.
I won’t coach any youth sport because Of all that [bleep] above.

Anyways,
I’ve Been shooting since 10, my dad had me shoot full house 357 mag, 30/06, 12 gauge, etc...all with out ear plus when I got little older, because ringing ears is part of shooting.
F that and F your toughness . Simply stupid analogy.

You know what , Get him a paddle stock ruger in 338 WM with tasco or Simmons scope from Walmart.
Have fun


All of them do something better than the 30-06, but none of them do everything as well.