Originally Posted by mathman
Originally Posted by killerv
I've had the opposite experience, My son has been shooting a model 7 synthetic 708 since he was 9. Recoil is nothing. I shot my buddys kimber hunter in the creed, it would absolutely stomp you. I couldnt imagine a kid shooting it. Was shooting 120nbt in model 7 and the kimber....and I'd consider the hunter and 7 similar sized guns. The model 7 does have a limbsaver on it. I just bought another 708 for myself since my son has taken over mine.

What I highlighted invalidates the comparison between cartridges.

I dont see how, similar size weight, lengths, in plastic stocks, only difference is recoil pad manufacturer, I dont know who makes the kimber. Kimber may be a little lighter, but we havent thrown scope setup in the mix either....

So full size guns are better to start youth out on?

I guess I'm a bad father, we'll just keep rockin and rollin with the model 7 in 708...

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Last edited by killerv; 12/07/22.