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Old 09-05-2006, 01:23 PM
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James B
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Default RE: Caliber for son's first deer rifle?

A 243 is ok for experts but I would never start a kid with one. 6.5x55 in the Ruger all weather would be great. Best thing is, he won't ever have to and probably won't want to move up to a bigger more abusive caliber.
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