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    Ruger American Rimfire 22

    You don’t have to go crazy on a scope for that purpose. Most anything would work fine, but the Vortex Copperhead line is decent without putting down too much cash. If that’s too much, Walmart used to (haven’t looked in a while) 3-9x32 Tascos or Simmons scopes for like $40. Or, watch...
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    Less Recoil than .308 Win... BUT can still take a Mule Deer @650yds. Which Catridge?

    This is exactly right. Impact velocity and bullet construction are what matter to terminal performance; the name of the cartridge and how fast it went at the muzzle are both totally immaterial.
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    Barrel Length

    It’s all about compromise between velocity and weight/handling characteristics for your intended use. Good quality barrels can be accurate no matter the length. For long range hunting, impact velocity is important for terminal performance once you make a hit, so that’s another factor that...
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    Less Recoil than .308 Win... BUT can still take a Mule Deer @650yds. Which Catridge?

    I assume this was just a typo, but just to avoid causing the OP any confusion, the above quote is quite inaccurate. The 6mmCM and 243 are basically a toss-up velocity-wise with the same bullet weights. In fact the 243 has slightly higher case capacity. 6mmCM case, ammo, and rifle designs are...
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    Less Recoil than .308 Win... BUT can still take a Mule Deer @650yds. Which Catridge?

    Since you have to go with lead-free, you might want to take a close look at Hammer bullets for whichever chambering you go with. They reportedly have better terminal performance at distance (where you generally need a softer, more readily expandable bullet) than some of the other lead-free...
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    Less Recoil than .308 Win... BUT can still take a Mule Deer @650yds. Which Catridge?

    For your son, a well-designed stock without too much drop and in a LOP that fits him, with a decent recoil pad, along with practice, will make far more difference in felt recoil problems than the step down from 6.5 to 243. Of course you can always brake it, but in my experience with kids, noise...
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    Best knife for game

    I was unfamiliar with Cutco, but they look like good stuff...
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    Equipment versus practice posts and Rifle practice/shooting

    This is probably about the most practical and useful idea I’ve seen on a forum. Great idea!
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    Best knife for game

    I carry a Benchmade daily so I’m familiar with modern steels, but I still prefer a Helle Jaegermester for game.
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