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Doyle · January 28, 2019, 10:16 AM

I have never been a fan of the .243 as a "youth" rifle. Just not enough lead. I'd much rather use a 7mm-08 with reduced recoil ammo.

As to a youth rifle, it is hard to beat a Rem Model 7. Short and light - even more so with a youth stock. In fact, with a youth stock it really isn't any bigger than many .22LRs.

January 28, 2019, 10:16 AM	#12
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	I have never been a fan of the .243 as a "youth" rifle. Just not enough lead. I'd much rather use a 7mm-08 with reduced recoil ammo. As to a youth rifle, it is hard to beat a Rem Model 7. Short and light - even more so with a youth stock. In fact, with a youth stock it really isn't any bigger than many .22LRs.