I think the nchawkeye was just saying that he was using a .308 and was 15 so if the youngster who started this post was looking at a .308 then there is at least one other kid around his age that is using that and should feel confident trying that out. It doesn't sound like he was trying to be a big shot at all. I think whatever gun you can shoot comfortably and can humanely put down a deer than thats what you should use.