Originally Posted by
newton29
Marlin 30-30 would be a good choice for ranges within 100 yards or so. You could probably find one in a pawn shop, and the recoil should be tolerable for him.
i was actually thinking the same thing. In PA that is a popular caliber because you really dont get a shot over 100. with it being so popular and it being a used gun i think i could get it for a fair price.