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The more recoil the better! That way the kids will shoot a lot less! Saves bullets
Personally for the grandkids I'm useing a 223 tikka superlight that I shortened the stock, cut 2" off the barrel and mounted an SWFA 2.5X10X32 superlight on it.
I have them practice with a mild load and when we go hunting I slip in the hot loads with a 55 grain Barnes TTSX. When pulling the trigger aiming at a deer they don't notice the difference
Trystan
Good bullets properly placed always work, but not everyone knows what good bullets are, or can reliably place them in the field
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BTDT with several kids.
If your state allows, then a .223 just flat out works.
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I never had an issue with the 243's or the 6mm Rem capability to quickly dispatch a deer from a wide range of angles. Did feel the velocity was a bit more than I cared for in terms of leaving behind more blood-shot meat than I may prefer. I have been using a bolt action 6.5 Grendel for the last 4 years to fine effect.
Last edited by Hunterapp; 11/04/19.
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I never had an issue with the 243's or the 6mm Rem capability to quickly dispatch a deer from a wide range of angles. Did feel the velocity was a bit more than I cared for in terms of leaving behind more blood-shot meat than I may prefer. I have been using a bolt action 6.5 Grendel for the last 4 years to fine effect. A Ruger American Ranch Rifle in 6.5 Grendel would probably make a great little rifle to start a youngster out with for deer hunting. An AR-15 in that caliber would work great too with a collapsible stock to adjust for their short length of pull.
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