salukipv1

I would certainly think a 20ga slug would kick way harder than a .243, any .243 that's a normal weight, even a lightweight model with a recoil pad I can't see kicking at all. If a kid can't handle a .243, I agree, hold off a year or two til he can. Not be able to handl ethe recoil from a .270 or .30-06 is one thing, but I think .243 is about as small as it should get for big game. Also I think my .30-30 kicks harder than my .270, so .243 all the way!