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id get a .270 in bolt (savage model 110)or pump, with a 2-7x. it is a great gun and have seen it kill all three animals. or there is the .308 or the 30-.06.

RE: What Caliber
 

30-06

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.270 or .30-06. i was shooting a .270 when i was 11. was shooting a 12 gauge when i was 12. sure it kicks, but you dont notice that in the field. man up.

slayer

RE: What Caliber
 

Survey says... .30-06! :D

But yes, I agree completely. The .30-06 is an all-around calibre that, with correct shot placement-can take nearly all North American big game. I love mine.

Many youth shoot a .30-06 with no problem, but the danger lies in the fact that you may trigger (pardon the pun) an involuntary flinching in anticipation of the kick.

You may want to consider a recoil reducer if you opt for a caliber like the .30-06.

Good luck!


Kimberly

RE: What Caliber
 

A 30-06.Definatly an '06

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I started shooting a 7mm when I was 11 and the kick diddnt bother me. I really really like the 7mm. It is a good all around big game rifle. I would suggest the 7mag. But if you want to go with something that has less of a kick go with the 270. That is a good caliber to for big game to.

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You might want to go to the guns forum and put a thread there.

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7mm rem mag or 308, maybe 300 win mag or wsm

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30-06 hands down if you can take the smack from it.

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i handled an odd six at 12 years old. so i think that as long as u are used to it and are willing to get kicked a lil. take er!