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Old 08-05-2008, 05:14 AM
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Folically Challenged
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Default RE: What is a good youth model .270

ORIGINAL: steve25

Looking for suggestions here.I am looking to buy my son a youth model .270 brand doesn't really matter. I would prefer it be a bolt action and synthetic because price is a concern for me right now. He will only be using it deer hunting. He is 12 years old but still has trouble with a regular size rifle. I don't want a single shot. Help me out folks.
Try these:

Not .270, but a great cartridge, nonetheless: http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/16197

Not .270, but a great price!: http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/97518

Not .270, but might fit him really well: http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/99541

Just what you asked for: http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/26405

The key will be to get him to a place that actually has some of the models for him to actually pick up & shoulder for himself. Even if it's not in .270, he can get a good idea of the handling from any long-action cartridge: .30-'06, .25-'06, .280, etc. If the gun doesn't fit him right, it really won't matter how much money you save.

Also, you can check the classified sections of this & other websites. Try a WTB post: "wanted to buy". You might be surprised at how accomodating folks become when the matter concerns bringing a young hunter into the fold!

Good Luck,

FC
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