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Gone Phishin

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A little background.I have two sons (8 & 10). I took them Deer hunting for the first time last season. I took them to the range in preparation for the season. They both shot a .35 rem that I have. No flinching, no stray shots, each one shot aprox. 10-12 times.They shot very well for the first time with a high power rifle.(insert proud Dad smiling here) They had to trade out with the rifle every other hunt. These boys have been on me non-stop about this up coming season. They are wanting their own rifle. I need some opinions on what make/model of rifle to get these boys. Keep in mind I will be buying 2 rifles so price is a concern. I don't want one of those tri-fectas. I am looking for something they can use for several years. Caliber is not important but for the record .243 to .270 is what I have in mind. I would like something with an adjustable trigger. I know that I'm asking alot but with the gun guru's on here I'm sure someone can steer me in the right direction.

TIA
 
The stevens model 200 is a fairly cheap rifle that I hear good things about.Since price is a issue since your getting 2,you might want to check them out.I hear they are just a savage without the accu trigger.You can get them in pretty much any caliber you want.
 
I'd check out the pawn shops. I go into 3 or 4 a week and check out the new used rifles they put out. I've seen a ton of Rem 700's and Savages in pretty good shape. You can get a pretty good deal and you can pretty much say I'll take 2 rifles for $600 out the door and they will probably give you the deal.
 
Think Youth or Compact sized rifles,and you migth want to check out one of the combos form Rossi if they don't already have a 22 or shotgun.
 
I second the Stevens 200. Very accurate and you can adjust the stock trigger down to a safe trigger. I have the Stevens chambered in 243 and I love it. Very smooth shooting rifle and I took my biggest buck to date last year with it.
 
stevens is an excellent rifle, uses the same barreled action of the 10/110. the trigger can be adjusted, though a cheap upgrade would be the 3 screw trigger bought from some gun parts suppliers.

pawn shops are good places, theres one in paris that usually has a bunch of rifles at CHEAP prices this time of year.

the new savage copycat from remington/marlin, the XL7 OR XS7. trigger looks and functions like the accutrigger and is adjustable to 2 lbs. about the same price as a stevens.

mossberg 4x4, has a trigger that looks like an accutrigger also adj down to 2 or 3 lbs. about the same price range.
 
get either a savage 110 or that new marlin bolt action very good accuracy. or find a 700 adl at a pawn shop expect to pay around 350.00 I have some nice rifles for sale but I am a long way from you Good luck and get them boys a rifle. buy the same caliber that way you can reload for them save you some money
 
Today I found a Marlin XL7 w/simmons 3-9x40 scope, sling and hard case for $269.+tax. I think one will be a very happy little boy. It is in lay-away. The only thing is it is 30-06,but the oldest one will get this one(he aint skeert). Thanks for all the replies.
 
Gone Phishin said:
Today I found a Marlin XL7 w/simmons 3-9x40 scope, sling and hard case for $269.+tax. I think one will be a very happy little boy. It is in lay-away. The only thing is it is 30-06,but the oldest one will get this one(he aint skeert). Thanks for all the replies.
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new for this year is the XS7 which means short action cartridges.
 
Gone Phishin said:
Today I found a Marlin XL7 w/simmons 3-9x40 scope, sling and hard case for $269.+tax. I think one will be a very happy little boy. It is in lay-away. The only thing is it is 30-06,but the oldest one will get this one(he aint skeert). Thanks for all the replies.
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Might want to get the Reduced Recoil Ammo for it before going with full house loads. ;)

Congrats and Good Luck to all
 
Tiny no need for the reduced loads. Last night I let him shoot my 30-06. I ask him did it kick hard. His reply "no sweat". Were good.
 
Try the pawn shops. I would suggest a win 94 or marlin 336 in the 30-30. With the current ammo prices and sortages the old tried and true 30-30 is still reasonablly priced and available.
the rifle ar rugged and should last a life time. I still have mine from over 30 years ago.
 
If they like the 35, that's what i'd get. Just don't get something that's gonna put them in recoil shock!
243,270 is good all around gun. remember, browning kicks less,remington kicks more.
 
XMAN said:
If they like the 35, that's what i'd get. Just don't get something that's gonna put them in recoil shock!
243,270 is good all around gun. remember, browning kicks less,remington kicks more.
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are you serious? lmao
 
explain yourself boys....
your saying remington doesn't kick harder than a browning?
There is a recoil chart that proves what i say,and i've owned them all so why are you lmao?

always a wise guy.
 
XMAN said:
explain yourself boys....
your saying remington doesn't kick harder than a browning?
There is a recoil chart that proves what i say,and i've owned them all so why are you lmao?

always a wise guy.
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i'm saying one brand of rifle doesn't kick harder than the other. individual rifles of the same brand/caliber will vary in felt recoil.
 
and i say your wrong, there is no way you can have the difference of drop in the comb and not change the recoil.
Pure and simple.
 
i like them both and have both but for a young hunter, browning has less recoil.This is not an opinion, it's fact.
 
XMAN said:
and i say your wrong, there is no way you can have the difference of drop in the comb and not change the recoil.
Pure and simple.
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that's your opinion. mine is different. recoil varies from individual rifle to individual rifle.
 
Longhunter said:
Put those boys to work and have them EARN the rifles that they choose! They will appreciate the gun more and learn a lesson about work that will serve them the rest of their lives. If you just give them something they probably won't appreciate it as much. Most kids are not very sentimental.

I remember mowing yards, raking leaves, saving pop bottles and working in hayfields to earn money to buy guns and ammo. Later, when I got my first job at a grocery store, I was easily able to outwork others because I had learned how to work hard as a child.
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;) True dat!
 
Trust me when I say these boys work! They mow the yard, cut wood, work in the garden, among other things in and around the house. I am trying to instill that work ethic in them. They are ready to work anytime. My dad even asks them to come and help him 2-3 times a week (he pays them for their services). These boys are not like most kids these days they are not lazy. They know the value of a dollar, and that hard work pays off.
 
I was looking pretty hard at a Weatherby Vanguard youth model in a 243. Think it was listing at just shy of 400 but it comes with two stocks (youth and full size).

Thats all the more I can say on it as I didnt buy the rifle.
 

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