Rifle for Granddaughter

[flyguy1]

So, last summer, thought, maybe get a good rifle for my granddaughter. Her father is a hunter, but has been deployed so many times, and they have moved so many times, that school, not hunting was a priority.

They seem to be settled in Kansas now. Lots of deer.

Asked my old friend Kirby Allen to build her a K-rifle, based on Ruger American.

6.5 CM, and I don't want want any guff, she's 11.

Boyd's stock, Bartlein Barrel, 1/8, 1/2 MOA at 400 yards. I can upgrade the scope, but wanted to start simple.

 

[Calvin45]

AWESOME!!!!!

and you won't get any guff from me haha, I've reluctantly come to accept that the 6.5 creed is an excellent and practical cartridge WHEN USED APPROPRIATELY WITH REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS. not when trying to dethrone more powerful but less efficient rounds or trying to shoot elk at half a mile. That's what I have a problem with (though the overwhelming majority of people have no business shooting at live game at half a mile with ANY cartridge if we're being honest…this forum's memberships capabilities are not indicative of your average hunter at all)

But the .243 has long been the cartridge that I've heard recommended for women, children, and the recoil sensitive, and anything it does as a big game cartridge the 6.5 creedmoor does better. It's a better hunting cartridge and if you can handle one you can handle the other.

 

[asd9055]

So, last summer, thought, maybe get a good rifle for my granddaughter. Her father is a hunter, but has been deployed so many times, and they have moved so many times, that school, not hunting was a priority.

They seem to be settled in Kansas now. Lots of deer.

Asked my old friend Kirby Allen to build her a K-rifle, based on Ruger American.

6.5 CM, and I don't want want any guff, she's 11.

Boyd's stock, Bartlein Barrel, 1/8, 1/2 MOA at 400 yards. I can upgrade the scope, but wanted to start simple.

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I think its beautiful. Can't wait till my grand daughter is old enough to hold one.
Most important, enjoy your time with her

 

[Ol' Red]

Good looking rifle and built just for her. She is a lucky girl and I hope that she appreciates what her grand dad did for her. Enjoy hunting and spending time with her.

 

[Pastor Gun.zales]

I have 7 children and 2 grandchildren (so far), and each one of them gets a custom rifle for hunting. None of them have received a 6.5CM... yet, but maybe one day. Many .308wins, .243Win, and even a 6.5x55. I think the fact that you got her a custom rifle, and a lefty at that, will mean all the world to her!!!

 

[Bullbuck]

lucky lady indeed, enjoy they grow up fast. That is a fine looking rifle.

 

[hesse]

That is a great gun I have done the something similar. I use the boyds At1 stock it is adjustable lop. And rise on top of the stock .

 

[Bob Wright]

What a great gift! No guff from me on the chambering as it's just been something everyone loves to pick on. She will enjoy the special gift!

 

[billcaldwell]

I/we/all of us, would LOVE ANYTHING Kirby Allen would build for us! There are lots of calibers, and reasons for them, but Kirby's selections are impeccable.

 

[Hot648]

Wow,Nice looking gun,enjoy your time with her.

 

[buzby]

6.5 CM, and I don't want want any guff, she's 11.

It's sad that you have to say this, and have to use age is a justifier.

Beautiful rifle! I'm sure she'll love it, and the time you spend shooting/hunting with her, even more so!

 

[FEENIX]

So, last summer, thought, maybe get a good rifle for my granddaughter. Her father is a hunter, but has been deployed so many times, and they have moved so many times, that school, not hunting was a priority.

They seem to be settled in Kansas now. Lots of deer.

Asked my old friend Kirby Allen to build her a K-rifle, based on Ruger American.

6.5 CM, and I don't want want any guff, she's 11.

Boyd's stock, Bartlein Barrel, 1/8, 1/2 MOA at 400 yards. I can upgrade the scope, but wanted to start simple.

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I am sure she will treasure that and anything coming from you.

 

[xsn10s]

I don't see why anyone would give you any guff. That's a fine rifle for any grand daughter. Last month i helped a customer set up his Ruger American for his eleven year old daughter. I installed a muzzle brake two months ago and dropped it into a Magpul Hunter this month. A little on the heavy side but he said he'll carry it for her on their elk hunt. She shot it last week and said she loved it. It's what they like, not anyone else. Good job G-Pa!!!

 

[flyguy1]

Thanks to all for your kind replies!