Shooter McGavin Report post Posted August 20, 2016 I've narrowed it down to a 243 or 25-06, what our your thoughts on which one might be better for kids between 10-13 yrs old. It will be used for WT and javelina, they can use my gun for elk. You guys are very good at picking the fly poop out of the pepper, so let's hear all the good and bad or even other possible calibers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DUG Report post Posted August 20, 2016 .243 and see if 80 grain or 100 grain shoots best. My BAR shoots tight groups with 80 grain. 100 grain walks up the target. Make sure they can see thru the scope. Might have to put a cheek pad on so they can see easier. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Explorer Report post Posted August 20, 2016 243 is easily found in a youth platform. 25/06 would cost a little more plus a new stock. I opted for 7mm/08 for my son but ammo is a little pricy for some reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted August 20, 2016 Both are good but I love my .243. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted August 20, 2016 Love Me some quarter bore magic. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benbrown Report post Posted August 20, 2016 I started my daughters with .243s over 30 years ago, and they did well with them, even on big Nebraska whitetails that dressed out pushing 200 lbs. However, I started the grandchildren with either Remington 700 or Model 7 youth rifles in 7mm-08 using lighter loads with 120-grain Nosler Ballistic Tips. My younger daughter liked them so well that I had to make one for her on a Mexican Mauser action. The .25-06 really needs at least a 24-inch barrel to realize its full potential and that makes for an unbalanced and somewhat unwieldy rifle in a youth configuration. Of the two you mentioned, I would pick the .243. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted August 20, 2016 Both are great. I do love my quarter bore though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shooter McGavin Report post Posted August 21, 2016 Appreciate all the info, so far it's kinda split down the middle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjl2010 Report post Posted August 21, 2016 260, model 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted August 21, 2016 243 gets my vote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sherman Report post Posted August 21, 2016 I started my daughter with a 25/06 but if I had to do 8t over it would be 243 just because it is offered in a youth model Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swivelhead Report post Posted August 21, 2016 .243 is a wonderful cartridge. Modern bullets make it even more effective. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted August 21, 2016 243wssm if you can find ammo. or the 243 a lot less kick then 25/06 . What about a 270 great kids gun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
