So, my daughter will be 13 next year, and has said she wants to go hunting with dad. I am looking for a rifle for her. She is fairly tall for her age, but thin. I have told her that this means practicing quite a bit, and she says she is up for it.
I hunt about 5 miles from my house. I will be with her the whole time hunting, and will be beside her if she takes a shot.
I am looking for a high powered rifle which comes in a youth model. I think recoil is going to be an issue. I have considered 7mm08 and .270 for caliber, or may go with .308 and reload some ammo with a high quality bullet but a little less velocity. I will probably limit her shots to 100 yards or less. A muzzle brake would be a plus, especially one like the Savage which can be rotated "on and off" so she could practice without developing a flinch. Stainless would be a plus as well.
I don't mind spending some money on it (maybe up to $700 without scope), as I have two more kids coming up behind her who will likely use it as well. I want her to have a good experience shooting it, and not get beat up and become disillusioned.
I have my eye on
this, but it would mean cutting down the stock to fit her better.
Any other suggestions?
Thanks.