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While heavy an AR platform is easier to shoot (less felt recoil) making even a .308 more manageable than a .243 bolt action.
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If the time comes for an elk hunt, I’d sight their gun in with full power ammo without their knowledge, and I doubt they would even tell the difference with the adrenaline going if they shoot one.
Nice pics of a happy kid and proud dad.
Barrel from Match Grade Machine chambered in 7-08. The whole gun is 34" long and just over 6 lbs.
It works good for my 10 year old
I should note that the .270 WIN I had her using (8-9 years old) worked well but it was too big for her to position very well so I built that 7-08. She was just as deadly with the .270 though.
Barrel from Match Grade Machine chambered in 7-08. The whole gun is 34" long and just over 6 lbs.
It works good for my 10 year old
I should note that the .270 WIN I had her using (8-9 years old) worked well but it was too big for her to position very well so I built that 7-08. She was just as deadly with the .270 though.
If elk weren’t on the menu, I suggest an AR-15 chambered in 6.5 Grendel or 6.8 SPC. I built one for my son in 6.8 and he shot his first deer with it when he was 10. He’s since shot 3 more with that rifle and I’ve been really impressed with how well it performs on deer sized game. I think the AR platform is perfect for kids. I went with a 16” barrel and collapsible stock. It’s really lightweight, adjustable for small shooters, and there is practically no recoil at all. It’s a deer slayer for sure out to 2 or 3 hundred yards. While I do hear guys taking elk with both 6.8 SPC and 6.5 Grendel, I don’t think I’d be comfortable with it. I put together a nice little Savage Lightweght Hunter in a Boyd’s laminate stock, chambered in 6.5 creedmoor. My son took his first elk with it just a couple weeks ago. 196 yard shot on a cow and it anchored her right there, one shot.
I guess it depends on how recoil shy she is. If she can shoot something like a creed or 7mm-08 or similar, then by all means, that’s the best route. But, if she’s flinching bad and it’s too much recoil, look at an AR option in 6.8SPC or 6.5 Grendel.
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That camo blends really well with this rocks. Wow!
Barrel from Match Grade Machine chambered in 7-08. The whole gun is 34" long and just over 6 lbs.
It works good for my 10 year old
I should note that the .270 WIN I had her using (8-9 years old) worked well but it was too big for her to position very well so I built that 7-08. She was just as deadly with the .270 though.
Heavy...I'm curious if you gave any consideration to a 6.5creedmor AR10?
That camo blends really well with this rocks. Wow!
Heavy...
Not in our family. Kid has to pack their own gear. One of our rules.=Less recoil and dad/mom is carrying it anyways