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Howa 6mm ARC Youth Rifle Build
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<blockquote data-quote="one crazy kid" data-source="post: 2995132" data-attributes="member: 62215"><p>While I'm ahead of the game by a couple of years I have taken the first step towards what will be my kids first hunting rifle. Due to sales and availability I purchased a Howa 1500 Mini in 6mm ARC barreled action (20" heavy with muzzle threads). I really like the mini actions reduced size and I think the 6mm arc will perform well at moderate range on game plus double as a long range trainer as their shooting develops. My questions for those who have built youth rifles/taught young ones to shoot are: what stock style did you find worked best? I personally am not a fan of the look of chasis though, have found them plenty functional. How much adjustment is ideal? LOP? Is an adjustable comb worth the extra money? I'm looking at the Boyd's at-one, Boyd's agility, or the manners CS (not sure I can get a manners CS inlet for the howa). Next is optics, how much is to much? I'm thinking a simple reticle would reduce confusion/variables to a young shooter especially in the heat of the moment. How about an illuminated reticle? I've been intrigued by the Sig BDX concept, if I had the environmental variables plugged in and ranged the target would it help eliminate variables? Would it ad confusion? Is the addition of electronics and connectivity cause more issues than it would solve? </p><p></p><p>I've got plenty of time and am confident I haven't considered every possability. Really just looking for outside perspective and to escape the bubble that is my own mind. The goal ultimately is to have a rifle well suited for young shooters to learn and to have the possibility of taking deer size game without upgrading to a regular hunting cartridge immediately. Plus it leaves the door open to build another rifle or two if the kids decide to keep hunting and shooting.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="one crazy kid, post: 2995132, member: 62215"] While I'm ahead of the game by a couple of years I have taken the first step towards what will be my kids first hunting rifle. Due to sales and availability I purchased a Howa 1500 Mini in 6mm ARC barreled action (20" heavy with muzzle threads). I really like the mini actions reduced size and I think the 6mm arc will perform well at moderate range on game plus double as a long range trainer as their shooting develops. My questions for those who have built youth rifles/taught young ones to shoot are: what stock style did you find worked best? I personally am not a fan of the look of chasis though, have found them plenty functional. How much adjustment is ideal? LOP? Is an adjustable comb worth the extra money? I'm looking at the Boyd's at-one, Boyd's agility, or the manners CS (not sure I can get a manners CS inlet for the howa). Next is optics, how much is to much? I'm thinking a simple reticle would reduce confusion/variables to a young shooter especially in the heat of the moment. How about an illuminated reticle? I've been intrigued by the Sig BDX concept, if I had the environmental variables plugged in and ranged the target would it help eliminate variables? Would it ad confusion? Is the addition of electronics and connectivity cause more issues than it would solve? I've got plenty of time and am confident I haven't considered every possability. Really just looking for outside perspective and to escape the bubble that is my own mind. The goal ultimately is to have a rifle well suited for young shooters to learn and to have the possibility of taking deer size game without upgrading to a regular hunting cartridge immediately. Plus it leaves the door open to build another rifle or two if the kids decide to keep hunting and shooting. [/QUOTE]
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