Suggestions on caliber for youth?
#1
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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Suggestions on caliber for youth?
I'm thinking about getting a rifle in 25-06 for my son who will be 12 in a couple of years and I really want to take hunting. We mostly hunt from a tower blind over-looking a 357 yard firing range. I was also thinking about a .243 Win but I think the 25-06 might offer a slight advantage for distance and increase his chances for a good clean harvest.
So, I guess my question is, does a 25-06 have much more recoil then a .243 Win?
So, I guess my question is, does a 25-06 have much more recoil then a .243 Win?
#3
RE: Suggestions on caliber for youth?
Go with the 25-06. I has a .243 when i was younger and when i got to be 14 i wanted something bigger so i went and got a 30-06. Id like to have had a 25-06 but i was young and didnt really have anyone to teach em much so i went with what i knew.
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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RE: Suggestions on caliber for youth?
Might I reccommend looking at the Vanguard line? They have a youth model that comes with both the youth sized stock and an adult stock so as his body grows, so can the rifle, per se. I have a set-up waiting for my son in the safe, just waiting on him to age a bit more. They are heavy rifles to me, but from a recoil stand point, a lil' extra weight is a good thing.
#5
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RE: Suggestions on caliber for youth?
ORIGINAL: TxStorm
Might I reccommend looking at the Vanguard line? They have a youth model that comes with both the youth sized stock and an adult stock so as his body grows, so can the rifle, per se. I have a set-up waiting for my son in the safe, just waiting on him to age a bit more. They are heavy rifles to me, but from a recoil stand point, a lil' extra weight is a good thing.
Might I reccommend looking at the Vanguard line? They have a youth model that comes with both the youth sized stock and an adult stock so as his body grows, so can the rifle, per se. I have a set-up waiting for my son in the safe, just waiting on him to age a bit more. They are heavy rifles to me, but from a recoil stand point, a lil' extra weight is a good thing.
I guess it will come down to what he likes but maybe I'll point this one out to him first.
So far I'm leaning towards the 25-06 but the only thing that bothers me is that I haven't seen any polymer tipped rounds on sale for this caliber?
#6
RE: Suggestions on caliber for youth?
Winchester has the Balistic Silvertips in 85 and 115 grain and Nosler Accubondsin 110 grain. I shoot Winchesterbalistic Silvertips in my 30-06 and they shoot great. When i do my part they shoot 1/2in at 100 yards. I know not all guns will shoot the same with them but they work well on deer.
#7
RE: Suggestions on caliber for youth?
You also might give consideration to the .260 Remington and the 7MM-08. These calibers have a very pleasant recoil impulse, and are adequate for just about all game in the lower 48.
#8
RE: Suggestions on caliber for youth?
Get him a 7mm08 and you will never have to worry about it.
Low recoil,good bullet weight,flat trajectory,good retained energy,VERY accurate. What more could you ask for?
Low recoil,good bullet weight,flat trajectory,good retained energy,VERY accurate. What more could you ask for?
#10
RE: Suggestions on caliber for youth?
ORIGINAL: M77man
I'm thinking about getting a rifle in 25-06 for my son who will be 12 in a couple of years and I really want to take hunting. We mostly hunt from a tower blind over-looking a 357 yard firing range. I was also thinking about a .243 Win but I think the 25-06 might offer a slight advantage for distance and increase his chances for a good clean harvest.
So, I guess my question is, does a 25-06 have much more recoil then a .243 Win?
I'm thinking about getting a rifle in 25-06 for my son who will be 12 in a couple of years and I really want to take hunting. We mostly hunt from a tower blind over-looking a 357 yard firing range. I was also thinking about a .243 Win but I think the 25-06 might offer a slight advantage for distance and increase his chances for a good clean harvest.
So, I guess my question is, does a 25-06 have much more recoil then a .243 Win?
The .25-06 shoots nice and flat, so it makes it a little easier for less experienced shooters to shoot longer distances accurately. And the recoil shouldn't be enough you son develops any bad habits, like flinching.