RE: NEF rifle choice
I own a .243 that I bought for my son when he was 8. He can handle it fine. It is quite accurate. But, just an aside to what you asked about, These days you really dont have to nuy a smallish gun for a kid. You can get a short action gun like a rem. model 7 in .308 , and use the remington managed recoil rounds in it. The recoil is at or just below that of a .243. They also have it in .270, and 30.06. A model 7 is a great gun, and it is not too small for an adult either. I know , I hunt with one. I own several other rifles, but that has become my favorite.