do you need a youth model or a full size rifle,sorry if this sound like a bad question,but some kids are still small at this age,I still use my daughters rem.model 700 youth,it's bigger than my ruger compact,and every bit as accurate.Give us more info on what kind you could use,bolt,pump,auto,or lever action this would make it easier for better suggestions.and also there are single shots in 243.Hope this helps.