lots of good choices but i went a little different because i am a Loony handloader and it might be the safer way to go ? we all use Ruger #1`s my 2 grandkids ,my wife ,my daughter all use 257 Roberts, this type rifle holds one cartridge , has a thumb safety ,loads and unloads so simple. i let my grandson pick what kind/type of rifle he wanted to use we started with a bolt action ,then a AR-15 and last a Ruger #1 . 11 yr. old Grandson Alex after shooting all 3 types of rifles shock me but i understand way it was easier and simple for him to use a Ruger #1 , the 257 Roberts recoil was light , that 75 gr. Hammer bullet was very accurate , he did shoot and kill this fall 2023 a button buck at about 80 yds one shot with his Ruger #1 257 Roberts ,he has school so he only got to hunt a day and half because its a 5 hour drive to deer camp one way , its special for me we sit together .

Last edited by pete53; 12/19/23.
LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman