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advice on a deer rifle for my son
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<blockquote data-quote="rscott5028" data-source="post: 525906" data-attributes="member: 24624"><p>Although I shot my first deer with a Model 94 30-30 Winchester at around age 9, I don't think it's the best choice for a 6yo. I also think 6yo is too young/small to shoot a deer. But, that's for the dad to decide. </p><p> </p><p>Growing up on a ranch, my brothers and I had all done LOTs of shooting leading up to our first big game kill. And, I think that lead to a greater sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. </p><p> </p><p>The OP didn't say anything about the boy's experience level. But, it certainly brings up a good point about starting kids off right. Not only do they need to learn and begin to develop good safety habits, but I think it's important to learn to shoot iron sights as well. ...not that you can't mount a scope on a 30-30. </p><p> </p><p>Tom Whitaker, one of the top competitive shooters in the world referring to 22LR -- "The road to 1,000 yards starts at 50 feet" </p><p> </p><p>Sorry to have gotten off topic from the simple question of caliber. But, I know the pride, joy, and satisfaction of teaching and hunting with your son. It's something I'm passionate about as the OP will be too. My 15yo took his first deer at age 9 and has taken many since with a variety of cartridges. ...several with handloads that he developed under my instruction. Last year he made his longest kill at 548yds. We recently bought a lathe and built our first semi-custom rifle. I'm really looking forward to him breaking his own record with a rifle that we built together. </p><p> </p><p>No matter what cartridge you choose. Be safe and have fun!</p><p>-- richard</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rscott5028, post: 525906, member: 24624"] Although I shot my first deer with a Model 94 30-30 Winchester at around age 9, I don't think it's the best choice for a 6yo. I also think 6yo is too young/small to shoot a deer. But, that's for the dad to decide. Growing up on a ranch, my brothers and I had all done LOTs of shooting leading up to our first big game kill. And, I think that lead to a greater sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. The OP didn't say anything about the boy's experience level. But, it certainly brings up a good point about starting kids off right. Not only do they need to learn and begin to develop good safety habits, but I think it's important to learn to shoot iron sights as well. ...not that you can't mount a scope on a 30-30. Tom Whitaker, one of the top competitive shooters in the world referring to 22LR -- "The road to 1,000 yards starts at 50 feet" Sorry to have gotten off topic from the simple question of caliber. But, I know the pride, joy, and satisfaction of teaching and hunting with your son. It's something I'm passionate about as the OP will be too. My 15yo took his first deer at age 9 and has taken many since with a variety of cartridges. ...several with handloads that he developed under my instruction. Last year he made his longest kill at 548yds. We recently bought a lathe and built our first semi-custom rifle. I'm really looking forward to him breaking his own record with a rifle that we built together. No matter what cartridge you choose. Be safe and have fun! -- richard [/QUOTE]
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