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The 30-30 of the 7mm-08

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Does anyone make a youth-sized .30-30? I've never actually seen one (but of course, that certainly isn't an indication that they don't exist...)

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True. And in the same power/recoil class would be a mini-bolt action carbine such as the CZ 527 in 7.62X39mm loaded with expanding projectile ammo...... These are pretty much kid size.Mine weighs just 6 pounds with scope mounted, a full magazine, and sling. In addition, it is seriously accurate!!

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What ever rifle you choose, make sure the Length Of Pull (LOP) is right for him....It has to fit him comfortable with the ball of the index on the trigger.

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The reason I say 7mm08 is because he'll outgrow or want to upgrade a lesser versaitle caliber later and the 7mm08 is long range capable,low recoil,and incredibly accurate. He'll outgrow the stock but NOT the cartridge.

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i bought my son a rem 7mm-08 adl when he was 12, he loves the gun, he is in college now and i find myself carrying it with me in rifle season instead of my heavier 7mm rem mag bdl... the 7mm-08 is a great gun...

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go after a semi auto i have shot 7.62 semi auto that felt like a 22

or go for a 20 ga or a .243

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Marlin use to make a youth 30-30 called the Spike based on their 336 model. I do not know if it is in production still.

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They did at one time maybe 3-5 years ago. I just looked all over their website and can't find one. Maybe it got discontinued. I was sure planning to get one for my son. Guess next time I see something I like I better jump on it before it goes away

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I think the 336 youth model is no longer in Marlins lineup, but the 336 is short rifle anyway. The 336A doesn't come with a thick recoil pad just a plastic cover so it's a little thinner.