.243, 257 roberts, 260, 7mm 08, 30-30, 308........all these would be very very nice for anyone that wants to shoot deer ( not to mention light enough recoils for ladies and children to handle)

For those really, really lucky kids, maybe a nice 250 savage or 300 savage passed down from their grandfather. These also would have sentimental value and relic qualities (say if chambered in a savage 99) This isa gun some adults might never ever have the chance to hunt with.

A gun with light recoil is nothing to be ashamed of. If you start your son with anyone of the cartridges above, he will always be able to use it (no matter how old he gets) he will never grow out of it (unless he chooses)

When you look at it, recomendations on children's and woman's cartridges are ALL very nice rounds and are very desired.

Good luck teaching your son hunting values and shooting skills. Good luck to your son as well.

(I WISH MY DAD BAUGHT ME A RUGER RSI, MANLICHER FULL STOCK IN 257 ROBERTS, OR A NICE SAVAGE 99 IN 250 SAVAGE OR 300 SAVAGE, OR EVEN A WINCHESTER MODEL 100 OR 88 CALIBERED IN 308). (NOW THOSE ARE SOME GUNS)