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Suitable youth rifle for a Mule Deer hunt?
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<blockquote data-quote="spfarr" data-source="post: 1706243" data-attributes="member: 44616"><p>FWIW, where we hunt mule deer here in California, the majority of opportunities are in the 300+ yard range, often with wind. And because we can now shoot only lead-free bullets, I opted for a 6.5 CM for my young son rather than a 243. Lead-free 243 bullets are usually 85-90 grains, which in turn allow for less error in shot placement and windage holds. Lead-free bullets in 6.5 CM are 120 grains. My small-for-his-age 7-year old son is shooting a LH Ruger FTW Hawkeye in 6.5 CM with the factory brake (and adjustable LOP) as he prepares for deer hunting (out-of-state). FWIW, he transitioned seamlessly from his open-sight LH Savage 22, with no flinching or recoil sensitivity. With the adjustable LOP and the variety of bullet options, I'm hopeful that he'll be able to use that rifle/caliber for years and get it to know it extensively.</p><p>If you choose to go with your 6mm for mule deer, I've had good luck with the Barnes and Nosler lead-free bullets in that caliber, also Nosler Partitions in 100gr. </p><p>Kudos to you for making the most of your time with your daughter.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="spfarr, post: 1706243, member: 44616"] FWIW, where we hunt mule deer here in California, the majority of opportunities are in the 300+ yard range, often with wind. And because we can now shoot only lead-free bullets, I opted for a 6.5 CM for my young son rather than a 243. Lead-free 243 bullets are usually 85-90 grains, which in turn allow for less error in shot placement and windage holds. Lead-free bullets in 6.5 CM are 120 grains. My small-for-his-age 7-year old son is shooting a LH Ruger FTW Hawkeye in 6.5 CM with the factory brake (and adjustable LOP) as he prepares for deer hunting (out-of-state). FWIW, he transitioned seamlessly from his open-sight LH Savage 22, with no flinching or recoil sensitivity. With the adjustable LOP and the variety of bullet options, I'm hopeful that he'll be able to use that rifle/caliber for years and get it to know it extensively. If you choose to go with your 6mm for mule deer, I've had good luck with the Barnes and Nosler lead-free bullets in that caliber, also Nosler Partitions in 100gr. Kudos to you for making the most of your time with your daughter. [/QUOTE]
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