RE: Caliber for young shooters?
the 7mm-08 is a great light recoiling deer round and would be my pick for a young hunter's first deer rifle. the 257 roberts is also a fine choice, if you can find one at a rersonable cost. the 243 is not personal favorite but it kills alot of deer every year. stay away from a 308 or the 25-06, they have too much recoil for a young hunter.