Youth Rifle

[4pointer91]

I'm looking for a youth rifle for my 13 yr old son. The Remington youth model 710 .243 was suggested to me but from all the reviews I've read on the net people have indicated it is cheaply built (mainly the action). A local gun shop carries Savage youth model 11 .243 for a bit more money that sounds like a good rifle.

The benefit of the Remington 710 youth was that it has a 20" barrell, is 39 1/2" in overall length and only weighs 6 7/8 lbs. The Savage is 2" longer on the barrell and overall length.

I'm interested in hearing other peoples opinions or experiences. Xmas is just around the corner!

[30-06]

remington madel 710 are junk.the remington model 700 in 308.win are nice

[shoot to kill]

remington model 700 in .243 great gun

[Islandeer]

My boys shot a parker hale 243 and a browning 243, both good guns.

[todbartell]

the 710 is heavier than the Savage, despite what is claimed

the Savage youth package is the best bet for your dollar. you could also spend a bit more and get a Remington Model Seven youth, they are terrific rifles

[Franko Manini]

I'm looking for a youth rifle for my 13 yr old son. The Remington youth model 710 .243 was suggested to me but from all the reviews I've read on the net people have indicated it is cheaply built (mainly the action). A local gun shop carries Savage youth model 11 .243 for a bit more money that sounds like a good rifle.

The benefit of the Remington 710 youth was that it has a 20" barrell, is 39 1/2" in overall length and only weighs 6 7/8 lbs. The Savage is 2" longer on the barrell and overall length.

I'm interested in hearing other peoples opinions or experiences. Xmas is just around the corner!

If you reload, consider getting a 30.06. you can download them to .30/30 velocities, and with factory level loads it's a great all around gun that he can grow into.

That way he'll have a gun for life that he can really call his own.

[Steeleco]

You could also get a good used Marlin 336, 30-30's have killed many a critter.

[Kirby]

Remi 700 mountain rifle in .243 I got one when I was 14 and use it still to this day for everything I shoot with my rifle, and when I am taking newbie deer hunters out thats the rifle they carry.

Kirby

[trigger]

i had a remington model 7 in the 308. It was a great gun. Short, light. That rifle killed alot of animals
. I still have it. I could be covinced into selling it.

[JMac]

IMO Remington model 7 youth in 243 or 7mm-08. I also use a takedown youth model 243 H&R/NEF single shot for cougars. It is synthetic stocked, light (5 1/2lbs), cheap (300.00/350 new) and is accurate.

[4pointer91]

Great advice, looks like I couldn't go wrong any of the rifles mentioned.

[Dad and son]

I have some suggestions as my 2 sons ( ages 10 & 12) have been introduced to hunting in the last 2 years. I took 3 important things into consideration when choosing rifles for them. I wanted a gun that was light, short, could handle abuse and was easy for them to use. I first decided that I would only buy a rifle with a detachable magazine. This limited my choices greatly but was a very good decision as the detachable magazine has contributed greatly to their hunting success and hunting enjoyment. Second I wanted a gun that was versatile and would be a gun they could still use when they were 18. I initially spent a lot of time comparing length and weight of different rifles. I then decided that any gun I buy I would shorten and lighten by cutting off the stock and putting a limb saver cushion on. This meant the length and weight would be less than advertised anyways. Thirdly, 2 years ago I did not handload my ammo. I wanted to use managed recoil ammo. If you are not familiar with this check out the Remington website. This ammo is great for kids as there is a lot less kickback than regular ammo. This meant that I was limited to rifles in the 270, 30-06, 308 and 300 Win mag calibres (they now also have 30-30 and 7mm).
I initially bought the Reminton 710 in 30-06 and my 11 year old got his first mulebuck and whitetail, and bear with it. He complained that it felt like a cheap gun even though he knew nothing of the cost of his gun compared to mine or any other gun. I then bought him a Tika T3 in 300 Win mag. This has been a great gun for him and he likes it a lot.
When my second son turned 10 last year I bought him the Browning A bolt micro hunter in .243. He likes this rifle and has done very well with it. Last year he limited out with 5 deer on the Queen Charlottes and this fall shot his first bear. He just got the bison draw for this fall. He now has the shooting experience and a little more strength so I am going to buy him a Tika in 300 win like his brother. In summary, I highly recomend the detachable magazine, a limb saver and managed recoil ammo.

[abbyfireguy]

Remington Mohawk model 600 or 660....In 243,308,,or 30-06...
Built stout but you will have to look for one as they are getting rare for a good one......had two,,my 14 yr old currently has a 308 and from this picture three weeks ago you can see how he likes it.....

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/P10102011.JPG

[Will]

Tough to Go wrong with a Model Seven....chambered in anything 8)
260 would be my 1st Pick though:)

[30-06]

i gotta mauser m03 in 308.win i love it..nice moose by the way

[NightOwl74]

I've had my Model Seven Rem in .308 since I was about 18 and I am 32 now. Over the years I have shot 3 four point whitetails with it; two in Alberta near Edson, and one in the Okanagan. All three were heartshots, my furthest connecting at 175 yards on a steep upward angle. Compact, lightweight, accurate. I love this gun and will carry it with me on this frosty Fri. morning near Kelowna. If I could say anything negative about this rifle it would be the loss of long range accuracy due to the short barrel. Careful attention must be paid to breathing properly while aiming freehand standing up, as this gun is light and some stability is lost because of this. I think this gun in .243 would be a kicka** gun for yor kid.