Thanks guys.
I know Rem makes the mod 7 in youth, my nephew has one. It's a nice little gun and would fit him perfectly....but I really like the mountain rifle better, and prefer the laminated stock on stainless. I'm not sure the Mod 7 comes in LSS anymore as an option. If I bought a youth gun, thenhad to buy a laminated stock later....that would cost me a bunch for sure. Thats why I am considering buying adult, then finding a youth stock.
I've also looked at the Weatherby compact....it seems like a decent no frills gun...and it's nice that it comes with the adult stock.
I'm not really interested in the single shot options at this point (personal preference). I'm still kicking the whole thing around, I just wanted to find out all my options so I could compare them andthe pricing etc.

So does anyone know who sells stocks at a good price? Also does anyone make a youth stock for the Mountain Rifle (that doesn't cost $300). I'm just looking for a basic stock for the next few years.

Thanks!