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Suitable youth rifle for a Mule Deer hunt?
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<blockquote data-quote="Lenny Foffa" data-source="post: 1708092" data-attributes="member: 100742"><p>Hi, I agree with all the suggestions of using a .243, with a bullet in the 85 to 100 grain range. The Rate of Twist of the rifles barrel will tell you what bullet weight it likes. I think a real consideration should be<strong> the Rifles Stock. </strong> Depending on the child's build, <strong>the Length of Pull,</strong> and <strong>Comb Height </strong>and <strong>Grip Thickness </strong> will need to be modified. If the child cannot properly mount and hold the rifle, and Squeeze the Trigger ,then its less likely they will hit the target .( No matter what caliber you picked ) I suggest a synthetic stock, Cut it , Shape it and Sand it , then paint it flat grey or sand color , and really make it fit the child, with her hunting coat on. Enjoy the hunt !! Thanks Guys, Lenny</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lenny Foffa, post: 1708092, member: 100742"] Hi, I agree with all the suggestions of using a .243, with a bullet in the 85 to 100 grain range. The Rate of Twist of the rifles barrel will tell you what bullet weight it likes. I think a real consideration should be[B] the Rifles Stock. [/B] Depending on the child's build, [B]the Length of Pull,[/B] and [B]Comb Height [/B]and [B]Grip Thickness [/B] will need to be modified. If the child cannot properly mount and hold the rifle, and Squeeze the Trigger ,then its less likely they will hit the target .( No matter what caliber you picked ) I suggest a synthetic stock, Cut it , Shape it and Sand it , then paint it flat grey or sand color , and really make it fit the child, with her hunting coat on. Enjoy the hunt !! Thanks Guys, Lenny [/QUOTE]
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