SlikRick02 Report post Posted October 25, 2016 I am looking to get a rifle for my son! This is his second year hunting and last year he shot a .243 but I think he can handle a 270 with a break on it! Please get in contact with me asap with pics and specs! Thanks guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoghntr Report post Posted October 25, 2016 Stick with the 243 and save his ears. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted October 25, 2016 Both my boys were on the small side at 10 and 11 years old and were able to handle the .270 without a break. Our .243 just sits in the cabinet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlikRick02 Report post Posted October 25, 2016 Lol yea but I can have him wear plugs and still be able to use the .270 for elk. Now I know it's shot placement and all that but with as young as he is I would like the assurance of alittle more damage done when tracking! Would be devastating to lose an animal! It's will probably do the job I know but that's why I wanna see what's out there and keep my options open! Thanks for the comment thou! I have heard the savage long range trophy hunter is a tac driver! Any other thoughts out there? I appreciate all thoughts! This is why we are all out here right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted October 25, 2016 get him a 7mm with a break 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curtis25 Report post Posted October 25, 2016 my grandson is 11 years old and small framed got his whitetail with a 7mm-08 wouldnt be afraid to use it on elk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mfernaz Report post Posted October 25, 2016 I agree with trphyhntr, my 7mm rem mag shoots like a 243 with a break on it, good luck with whatever you choose! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoghntr Report post Posted October 25, 2016 SlikRick02 I sent you a pm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
el diablo Report post Posted October 26, 2016 3rd that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
060785 Report post Posted October 26, 2016 243 did just fine on our junior elk hunt a couple years back. But that gun will be equipped with a 6.5 cm barrel before long Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted October 26, 2016 I have a Weatherby Vanguard Youth in 243 if your interested. It is 2 years old and was a Desert Muledeer Foundation auction rifle. I used it on two hunts. About 100 rounds down the barrel. I have a Zeiss Conquest 3x9 scope on it. $625 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apache12 Report post Posted October 26, 2016 If you bigger and I don't think you should look at a 7mm-08. Soft recoil. Ballistics a bit less then 270 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlikRick02 Report post Posted October 26, 2016 Anyone else have any other guns they are looking to unload? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
el diablo Report post Posted October 26, 2016 Anyone else have any other guys hey are looking to unload? Wrong website man... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlikRick02 Report post Posted October 27, 2016 Come on guys you know what i meant! What do you guys think about the 7-08 and the .280? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
