check out the Ruger Compact. Definately a kid sized big game rifle. Its available in 243, 260, 7mm-08 and 308. IMO the 308 is to big for a smaller hunter, especially with the short barrel that this rifle has. I think the length of pull is only 12" or 12 1/2".

Edited by - popeye on 01/22/2003 19:21:17