Mine was a borrowed pre 64 model 94 in 30 WCF. Got a nice 7 point buck at 7 AM first morning Monday November 28, 1966 right after we got done with the morning milking. We started chores at 3 AM to be in the woods before daylight. The rifle is still in the family. Get the young man a 243, 6.5 CM or 308 for deer hunting.