Well done, WCH. I teach hunter safety and some parents give the kids too big of gun to start. Recoil is too much and they don't want anything to do with it after that. 223 should be just the ticket for the little guy to learn. A parent must be in arms length at all times, so they can help with aiming, breathing, etc. I know a couple "grown-ups" who use it just fine for deer here.
