Didn't see where you said what he was shooting. My 8 year old shot a squirrel with a 20 guage this year, and the kick ws too much for him. I don't know when he will be big enough to get behing it with some buckshot or slugs, or get behind a rifle. Time will tell. Of course he'll be getting a new bow this Christmas. Something with a bit more pep than the one he has now.

David