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I have held onto a spare scope for several years and finally decided its time to get a second rifle. My current gun is a .308 browning stainless stalker with a2.5x10x42 scope. The extra scope is about 5-7 yrs old and is a Burris Signature Series. At the time, the scope was $400 or a little less, so it is a quality piece, i believe.
Anyway, I hunt deer in Florida. Don't really travel, though i may at some point. Perhaps Elk or larger deer in states that grow hefty bucks (unlike Fl). I have a 6 yr old daughter who is beginning to show an interest in hunting, so i thought a .243 would be a good second gun b/c she could use it when the age/time is right. I believe this is the most popular deer catridge for smaller kids...Also, i figure if i travel, the 308 is large enough to handle most animals, so it seems less logical to get a larger gun as a second.
However, with that said, I am here b/c i am not sure and would apprec your input. Pls advise.
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Actually I think I'd opt for the 7mm-08. Same action, and platform.Most guns chambered in .243 will also be available in 7mm-08. The difference in recoil shouldnt be much at all, and the 7mm-08 is a more versatile round.
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I'd recomend the 6.5x55 Swede. I belive a few makersstill make them (CZ, Ruger?). Factory ammo isn't the most common,but you should be able to find it easily enough. Super light recoil. With quality bullets, I wouldn't hesitate to take it in the bush after moose, actuallymy dad carried it this year with 140 grain Winchester's. I've watched this round drop two deer in their tracks. I highly recommend it. (I believe Rebel,James Band a few others will too )
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I agree with Kona - the 6.5X55 swede is an excellent choice. It is a real deer stopper and great on foxes and coyotes. That would be my choice for a "youngun".
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if your gonna wait till she's big enough to shoot a full size rifle then there are better choices which she'll be able to handle the recoil of (7mm/08, 260 rem, 6.5x55)
If your gonna get her deer hunting at around age 8, the rifle must fit her, ( youth model or stock cut ti fit) as well as keep recoil to a min. so it doesn't abuse her.
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I'd recomend the 6.5x55 Swede. I belive a few makersstill make them (CZ, Ruger?). I've watched this round drop two deer in their tracks. I highly recommend it. (I believe Rebel,James Band a few others will too )
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Did this same thing 3 years ago and I went with a Remington Model 7 Youth .260. It was between the 7mm-08 and the 260. They are practically the same but the .260 has about 1.5-2 pounds less recoil than the 7mm-08. I would not go with the .243, like said before it is not very forgiving. I have taken 3 and my wife 1 with the 260 and have yet to have one take a step. My son killed one on the 1st with my nephews 7mm-08 and dropped it in it's tracks. Good Luck
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Spare scope, so what caliber to buy?
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