Youth deer rifle

[Union Co. Boy]

I bought my son a CVA Cascade in the .350 Legend. It has the removable spacer for the stock that lets him keep using it comfortably as he grows. He's 7 now and has used it since being 6. He loves the gun and so do I. It is extremely accurate and the recoil is very light. You can get a muzzle brake, but he hasn't needed it. He doesn't care for really loud noises either, but some $30 muffs have solved that problem. This is a quality gun that is IMO perfect for a kid. In fact, my buddy shot it and went and bought one for out of state hunting that very week. It's a cut above the American in quality, and you can feel it when you use it. Just my recommendation. Beat of luck!

 

[Remington700]

I have two kids and went 2 ways with them. One started with a youth Remington model 7 in 243. They both shoot this platform now. My youngest is on the small side so I started her with an AR platform shooting 223. They both did the job, but the 223 did not leave much blood. You'll get a lot of different opinions on this. As long as the caliber and gun is t too big. You will be fine, just teach shot placement.

 

[Lost Lake]

I'd find a youth Remington model 7 in .243., or a standard sized one and have a cheap synthetic stock cut to fit for him. As he grows you can add the adult sized stock.

 

[outdoors crazy]

Both of my kids have used the CVA compact .243. Its a single shot and both have had great success killing deer with it.

 

[Jbird22]

Both of my kids have used the 350 Legend in AR platform. It's ideal for kids given the adjustability. My son transitioned to a CVA Cascade in 350 Legend after the AR. As stated a few posts ago, the Cascade is an awesome gun. I think the 350 Legend is perfect for a kid who's just starting out or even for an experienced hunter who knows and respect its limitations.

 

[backyardtndeer]

Only do this if you want the greatest kid hunting platform ever. 6.8spc

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Congratulations to your daughter. My 12 year old son is shooting/hunting with an ar10 platform 6.5 cm that I built. Having a 6 position stock is great for the kids with getting length of pull just right for them.

 

[archer19]

Got son CVA Scout 243 when he turned 10

17 now 6'-2" 185 lbs
Still using it
He just says " it's a killer"

 

[outdoors crazy]

Got son CVA Scout 243 when he turned 10

17 now 6'-2" 185 lbs
Still using it
He just says " it's a killer"

Thats the one we have. Ive packed it a time or two as its light and gets the job done.

 

[Tn_Va_Hunter]

My son started out with a savage 110 lightweight in 6.5 cm. He's killed a boat load with it.

My girl is much smaller and started her with a 300 blackout. She took her first this year at 8yo. I recently bought her a 350 legand. Just got to site it in.

 

[Vince]

I bought a Mossberg patriot bantam in 243 this year for my daughter (since my rifles were too heavy and long for her). Was a pita to sight in as the factory scope wasn't bore sighted or set up properly. It's nice and light weight to carry around; I liked it too and took it with me on a couple of hunts and shot a deer too…

 

[EastTNHunter]

I know that you are trying to kill 2 birds with one stone on the straight wall cartridge, but it will be awfully hard to beat a Howa mini in 6.5G, or an AR in 6.5G. Hornady Black with the ELDM bullet is a fine hunting round if you don't reload, and has been available frequently online and at Academy Sports locally.

 

[TN Larry]

A Mossberg Patriot youth model in 6.5 cm is hard to beat for a kid. There are spacers that you can adjust the length of pull along with being a super accurate round with very little recoil. This caliber gets made fun of including me poking some fun at it, however, it's become one of my favorite rounds for deer.