wtnhunt Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 My daughter, will be 10 this March, wants her own rifle. Thinking about it for a Christmas gift. For the past two years now she has been shooting the savage model 10. 243 I bought my wife, and she does pretty well with it. I was considering a .223 in a semi auto or possibly a .17 hmr. Something kind of economical for her to practice with year round. I am leaning more towards the .223 because we could hunt coyotes with it. Anyone have any suggestions on any youth model rifles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 Re: Youth rifles-suggestions anyone The rimfire will definately be lighter vs a centerfire. If she can carry a 223, that would be my choice. You can shoot varmints and predators all year long. Ammo is just a tad more than the 17 HMR. I am curious why the semi auto? Again, if it were me, she would be using a single shot like the H&R Handi Rifle Youth. They do have rimfire guns too in the same configuration. Another advantage is you can get extra barrels in .22 lr, 22 Magnum, and .17 Mach 2, and .17 HMR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superguide Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 Re: Youth rifles-suggestions anyone The .17 has found a niche market in Canada that nobody ever invisioned-it is just about the pefect gun for shooting beaver. They are classified a nuisance animal in many places but still valuable as furbearers. All shots are under a 100 yards and a headshot beaver with a .17 has little pelt damage and doesn't get away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lilcrackshot Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 Re: Youth rifles-suggestions anyone THe 17 HMR would do great. Get the NEF Sportster. Great gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted December 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 Re: Youth rifles-suggestions anyone [ QUOTE ] I am curious why the semi auto [/ QUOTE ] Coyotes. Faster follow ups. She always shoots supervised. Think I am probably going to go with a .223. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 Re: Youth rifles-suggestions anyone I would go with this Nef 223 or the 243 in the same configuration for several reasons. 1. accuracey 2. recoil 3. weight 4. size 5. weight 6. cost-gun and ammo and did I mention weight I just don't think you can come close to the quality of the nef rifle for the money that you spend on it on any other brand. There are better guns out there for sure, but for a lot more $$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 Re: Youth rifles-suggestions anyone If you are planning to shoot a lot check prices of ammo. The .17 is great [i own one] but ammo is about 5 times the price of the .22. You might consider a caliber you can reload. This might get her really interested. Ask her about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinsonovagun Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 Re: Youth rifles-suggestions anyone I would personally stay away from a semi-auto. People rely on that second and third shot WAY too much now days. Make that first one count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 Re: Youth rifles-suggestions anyone [ QUOTE ] I would go with this Nef 223 or the 243 in the same configuration for several reasons. 1. accuracey 2. recoil 3. weight 4. size 5. weight 6. cost-gun and ammo and did I mention weight I just don't think you can come close to the quality of the nef rifle for the money that you spend on it on any other brand. There are better guns out there for sure, but for a lot more $$ [/ QUOTE ] I checked the NEF websight and you can get a 7mm-08 barrel for that reciever too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted December 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 Re: Youth rifles-suggestions anyone She wants a deer caliber rifle. Think I have decided to go with a .243 for her, and maybe get myself a .17 hmr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterbrian Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 Re: Youth rifles-suggestions anyone i would suggest a .22 or even a .222 or .223 they arnt heavy but they will get the job done.... i would also suggest an h&r.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 Re: Youth rifles-suggestions anyone 7mm-.08 I think is an awsome caliber for youth hunters because they can use anything from 90 grain shell to a 140 grain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted December 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 Re: Youth rifles-suggestions anyone Thanks for the suggestions guys. Ordered her a .243 bolt action yesterday, might be in this Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 Re: Youth rifles-suggestions anyone I love my 243, I'm sure she will too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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