Alright...it's time to look for a rifle for my 9 year old son. I was wondienr if ya'll could give me some recommendations on make/model for him. I know that there are some economical options out there like the Savage Axis, or the Remington SPS compact/youth. I just want to get him something that is a qualty rifle that he can keep for a long time.
Here are some info on what I am looking for.:
- .243 caliber
- Prefer stainless, but not an absolute deal breaker
- Shorter length of pull for him or comes with a stock that could easily be modified.
- As far as a price range, I'm not sure as of right now. Probably something that wouldn't run more than $700 whether it be rifle along or something that has been modified to fit him. For example, if there is an economical option to buy the rifle and then put it into a laminated wood stock (thumbhole would be nice) that could be cut down for him please let me know.
Some options that have been thrown out to me.:
- Ruger American Classic in stainless composite and I believe they make it in a compact as well. I've heard from a couple of guys that they have been impressed with how they shoot. A gunsmith friend of mine said he was reserving his opinion until he had a chance to really check into one.
- Remington 700 SPS Stainless. I would need to pick up an aftermarket stock that is either made smaller or could be cut down for him. I would then cut down the barrel a couple of inches. I like this idea, but I think it would exceed what I want to spend.
- Tikka T3 compact. Not stainless, but still a good gun in my opinion.
- Tikka T3 Lite stainless. Same scenario with having to get a stock to fit him.
Thanks for you help.
Here are some info on what I am looking for.:
- .243 caliber
- Prefer stainless, but not an absolute deal breaker
- Shorter length of pull for him or comes with a stock that could easily be modified.
- As far as a price range, I'm not sure as of right now. Probably something that wouldn't run more than $700 whether it be rifle along or something that has been modified to fit him. For example, if there is an economical option to buy the rifle and then put it into a laminated wood stock (thumbhole would be nice) that could be cut down for him please let me know.
Some options that have been thrown out to me.:
- Ruger American Classic in stainless composite and I believe they make it in a compact as well. I've heard from a couple of guys that they have been impressed with how they shoot. A gunsmith friend of mine said he was reserving his opinion until he had a chance to really check into one.
- Remington 700 SPS Stainless. I would need to pick up an aftermarket stock that is either made smaller or could be cut down for him. I would then cut down the barrel a couple of inches. I like this idea, but I think it would exceed what I want to spend.
- Tikka T3 compact. Not stainless, but still a good gun in my opinion.
- Tikka T3 Lite stainless. Same scenario with having to get a stock to fit him.
Thanks for you help.