At his age, I had a 6.5-20X50 Leupold on my 300 Weatherby Lazermark. The scope did better than the rifle because it worked in warm weather. Cost $325 in 1990. I still have a Leupold on a 300 Win Mag. Works very well and that one cost $850 in 2010. I doubt if your son will get much of a...