Quote Originally Posted by msstatelp1 View Post
consider a Ruger American Compact or youth model Savage Axis if you don't want to spend a bunch of money. I'd go with 7mm-08 with reduced recoil. That setup will let you go to full power rounds as he gets big enough to handle them.
These would be a great two choices in either 7-08 rem or 243 win. Put a decent scope on one and he could use either one from now until retirement.