Compact, light (youth/small-frame) rifles?

[BringBackThe80s]

Care to point me toward reliably accurate rifles that are both light and compact (at least in stock/length-of-pull)?

I plan to purchase a rifle that is light and compact enough for my kids (boys 7, 10, and 12; daughter 16--ranging from 3.5 to 5 feet tall), and which I can also use for stalking, etc. Probably a .243, maybe a 6.5 Creedmoor. Accuracy is a high priority. So, Kimber's Hunter (5.5 lbs) and Mountain Ascent (4.75 lbs) check the weight category, but L.O.P. is too long at 13.75" (I assume that I cannot get Kimber or a gunsmith to cut down the carbon fiber stock). Many of the more traditional brands I have looked at have compact rifles, but they typically weigh in the range of 7+ pounds.

I would prefer bolt action, but I am willing to consider to consider a single-shot break action.

I am sure plenty of other dads have already been down this road, so all suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[MickThompson]

Browning x bolt micro Midas if you can find one. Comes with shims to adjust lop

 

[Jcalder]

I think the mossberg patriot is fairly compact, but I'm not sure on LOP

 

[BringBackThe80s]

Browning x bolt micro Midas if you can find one. Comes with shims to adjust lop

Great suggestion--I just can't find one in stocks anywhere so far. Thanks!

 

[BringBackThe80s]

I think the mossberg patriot is fairly compact, but I'm not sure on LOP

That is a good size, though a bit heavier than I would prefer at 7 lbs. On the other hand, that would help the younger kids with recoil.

Thank you!

 

[PickettSFHunter]

I like AR's. Adjustable stock to grow with the kid and available in a wide array of low recoil calibers.

 

[EastTNHunter]

AR or Howa mini in 6.5 Grendel

 

[Urban_Hunter]

AR's aren't super light, but that's what I use for the kids. 6.8spc

 

[BringBackThe80s]

I have an AR, but with its 20" bull barrel and scope, it's going on 10lbs and too heavy for any of my boys to use.

 

[GOODWIN]

Model 7

 

[Snowwolfe]

Savage Storm
Stock is adjustable for length of pull and height of the comb. I believe the stock has three spacers for length of pull. Very easy to change. You can set up the stock for one kid in the morning then add or take away a spacer and get the next kid ready for a hunt.

 

[JRE11]

Tikka T3X Lite Compact

 

[tnanh]

Cva hunter in 243 or any other caliber you deem fit. Every CVA I have shot has a very nice trigger for a single shot. Nice triggers help reduce flinching. Just my opinion.

 

[RUGER]

Model 7

I bought my son a Model 7 "youth" in .260.
Awesome little rifle.
Kicked like a mule though.

 

[camoman270]

Care to point me toward reliably accurate rifles that are both light and compact (at least in stock/length-of-pull)?

I plan to purchase a rifle that is light and compact enough for my kids (boys 7, 10, and 12; daughter 16--ranging from 3.5 to 5 feet tall), and which I can also use for stalking, etc. Probably a .243, maybe a 6.5 Creedmoor. Accuracy is a high priority. So, Kimber's Hunter (5.5 lbs) and Mountain Ascent (4.75 lbs) check the weight category, but L.O.P. is too long at 13.75" (I assume that I cannot get Kimber or a gunsmith to cut down the carbon fiber stock). Many of the more traditional brands I have looked at have compact rifles, but they typically weigh in the range of 7+ pounds.

I would prefer bolt action, but I am willing to consider to consider a single-shot break action.

I am sure plenty of other dads have already been down this road, so all suggestions would be appreciated.

I love the Remington model 7's
I bought my boys one ine .243, and the other in .308. Synthetic stocked, stainless steel. That was 25 years ago approx.

 

[KPH]

For a child I would try to find a rifle in a 44 Mag.

 

[scn]

Another vote for a Remington Model 7.

.243, 7mm08, or .260

 

[Pic IN the Casa]

For break action I bought my son a Rossi .243. Put a modest scope on it and it was a tack driver. All for under $400. Of course that was a decade ago.

 

[DaveB]

Here ya go

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Savage Arms Axis XP FDE SpiderWeb Compact 6.5 Creedmoor Bolt-Action Rifle | Academy

Get ready for the hunt with the Savage Arms Axis XP FDE SpiderWeb Compact 6.5 Creedmoor Bolt-Action Rifle. This rifle is equipped with a carbon steel Sporter barrel...

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[DaveB]

SHould do the job.

And for when the kids get older.....(I would buy one now)

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