My 13 year old son (he'll be 14 on 12/10) just went deer hunbting with his grandfather fr the first time. They had a great time but didn't get a deer. I went to my local Gander Mtn. and bought my son a Browning A-Bolt II in .243 for Christmas. My father is getting him a Nikon 3-9 x40mm scope to go with it.
Here's the rifle:
Here are the specs:
Item Number 035013211
Caliber / Gauge 243 Win.
Magazine Capacity 4
Barrel Length 22"
Nominal Overall Length 41 3/4"
Nominal Length of Pull 13 5/8"
Nominal Drop at Comb 5/8"
Nominal Drop at Heel 1/2"
Nominal Weight 6 lbs. 7 oz.
Rate of Twist One Turn in 10
Metal Finish Low-luster Blueing
Stock Finish Satin Finish
U.S. Suggested Retail $705
What do you guys think? I like the fact that my son and father have found something they like to do together and have bonded. I'm not a deer hunter, but I like to shoot my pistol and occasionally do sporting clays and bird hunt with my shotgun.