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<blockquote data-quote="HARPERC" data-source="post: 1004323" data-attributes="member: 30671"><p>Muzzle breaks a good idea, but be aware if it's the recoil or the blast that bothers him.</p><p></p><p>A .243 is a .243 some subtle differences in weight and stock design, but not enough for him to notice.</p><p></p><p>I've been doing this kids first rifle for a while, and a lot depends on the kid. I had a 9y/o out the other day, and he was all over the .223. His older brother same age was cautious about the .22. By the way nothing wrong with a good .22 for a couple of years.</p><p></p><p>The issue is the grow and change, and dad's want to buy one that can use up until they can afford their own sometimes.</p><p></p><p>I need a bit more time with it, but this years choice is a Ruger compact in 7.63x39. Their pretty scarce so I'm not recommending it, just opening the door to smaller cases for managing recoil. </p><p></p><p>Personally an 8y/o that likes to coyote hunt would get the Ruger compact .223, and a leupold ultralight 2.5x. Let the future deer hunts handle themselves. A sage rat hunt is also the big time for kids.</p><p></p><p>I have a Ruger 96/44 that has served well as a first deer rifle. The bolt action .44 should be decent also.</p><p></p><p>With the 8y/o the fit of the rifle is important, and keep the weight down.</p><p></p><p>Keep it fun.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HARPERC, post: 1004323, member: 30671"] Muzzle breaks a good idea, but be aware if it's the recoil or the blast that bothers him. A .243 is a .243 some subtle differences in weight and stock design, but not enough for him to notice. I've been doing this kids first rifle for a while, and a lot depends on the kid. I had a 9y/o out the other day, and he was all over the .223. His older brother same age was cautious about the .22. By the way nothing wrong with a good .22 for a couple of years. The issue is the grow and change, and dad's want to buy one that can use up until they can afford their own sometimes. I need a bit more time with it, but this years choice is a Ruger compact in 7.63x39. Their pretty scarce so I'm not recommending it, just opening the door to smaller cases for managing recoil. Personally an 8y/o that likes to coyote hunt would get the Ruger compact .223, and a leupold ultralight 2.5x. Let the future deer hunts handle themselves. A sage rat hunt is also the big time for kids. I have a Ruger 96/44 that has served well as a first deer rifle. The bolt action .44 should be decent also. With the 8y/o the fit of the rifle is important, and keep the weight down. Keep it fun. [/QUOTE]
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