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Post by MDM on Nov 29, 2010 11:11:37 GMT -6
Might be buying a youth rifle for the girls in the near future. Any opinions on what i should look for? Dont wanna spend a whole lot cause with girls ya never know how much they are gonna get into it.
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Post by swampbuck on Nov 29, 2010 15:38:01 GMT -6
NEF in 243 or 7mm08 DUH...
Rossi makes a good single shot in 243 as well
My son hunter has a savage 111Y in 243 and really likes it..
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Post by DocHolladay on Nov 29, 2010 19:18:44 GMT -6
NEF or Rossi in the single shot category. Savage/Stevens in the bolt category. I would try and make sure that you can get an adult stock for the rifle. Those are cheaper than a new rifle later on once they have grown some. Of course, a stock being to short is also an excuse to go buy a new rifle.
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Post by bigblue on Nov 29, 2010 19:26:58 GMT -6
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Post by MDM on Nov 30, 2010 6:04:21 GMT -6
Of course, a stock being to short is also an excuse to go buy a new rifle. i have short arms so i can use it when they get a new one or decide they dont wanna hunt anymore lol
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Post by swampbuck on Nov 30, 2010 6:34:47 GMT -6
Of course, a stock being to short is also an excuse to go buy a new rifle. i have short arms so i can use it when they get a new one or decide they dont wanna hunt anymore lol You are right on there Deewizzle a youth rifle fits me much better.. The one size fits all adult stocks really don't fit most,especially if your under 5'9"and wearing hunting clothes. We have a a youth NEF 243 and Savage youth both of which fit me great.. And I just put a youth stock on my NEF 45/70.. The biggest advantage for me is I don't don't have to crane my neck forward to see through the scope.. I think if more guys would use youth stocks or get an inch or so cut off their adult stocks they would like them better. Remember the rifle that fits you in the store with a tee shirt on probably won't fit you in the field.
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Post by MDM on Nov 30, 2010 14:41:25 GMT -6
yeh im 5"9 and i wish my stock on my savage stevens was just a tad bit shorter
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Post by smokepole on Dec 1, 2010 8:45:50 GMT -6
rework the stock to fit you.
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