Youth rifle recommendations

[Atexan]

I would suggest the savage axis model over the 770 if it were me.

The axis XP goes on the list. Thx

[Listos?]

I started my oldest off with a scoped 22 mag, a lot of range time, using the big deer picture targets. At the end of each range session he'd shoot my Sendero 220 Swift a few times off of a sandbagged lead sled. He shot his first few deer at age 8 with that 220 Swift. I pulled the switcharoo on him replacing the 220 swift with the same model Sendero in a 25-06 on his first attempt on a bigger deer. He's 12 now, and can shoot darn near any gun with confidence, his younger brother is following the same path. Fun thing is they are both right handed and left eye dominant.

My dad started me off with a shortened 270 with a steel butt plate and I swore I would never do the same thing

A heavier gun, not necessarily load with great optics will give them a lot of confidence. Young kids struggle with holding a light gun steady. A lot of range time with a small caliber will go a long way. Looking at more lifelike targets goes a long way as well.

[Gulfcoast13]

Good luck to your kiddo this season

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[Atexan]

To close out this thread - he was selected for a youth hunt in Victoria in December. Time to practice.