When my son started, Cabelas had a packge deal on Rem 700 that had both a youth stock and a full size stock. I got it in 30-06. The first couple of years he shot handloads equivalent to the 30-30. 150 gr spitzer and a starting load of a fast powder (Reloder7?) got about 2400 fps. Bumped him to 300 Savege level stuff for a couple of years. Worked very well. I figured 200 yds was about the limit for the 30-30 equivalent ammo but that was about his limit too.

Dale

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