Gun for an 8 year old.

[jpc01101]

Got my son. Ruger American Gen 2 in 300 Blackout for his KY stand gun. Almost silent with my can on it. Trying to think what a good gun would be for him to shoot at a little longer distance (200 max) thinking 6mm Creed (since my Dad has one already) any opinions on a good gun that could go out to say 400 as he grows but won’t kick his arm off?

 

[howl]

I'm guessing you'd do just about anything to avoid a 223. Right?

 

[belshawelk]

hate to even suggest a 6.5 creed. But I will. I may have or may not own one, but if I did I would tell you it shoots Hornady whitetail cartridges really really well.

 

[Forkyfinder]

223.

 

[Potsie]

Tikka compact .223, send it to @p_ham and have him chop it down to 16” and thread it. Sportsmatch rings and a Trijicon Huron 3-9x.

You’ll end up arm wrestling with him for who gets to shoot it.

 

[Nick87]

.243

 

[mtmuley]

My kids learned on a 788 in. 222 Remington. Still a favorite rifle around here. mtmuley

 

[jpc01101]

Appreciate the input. I don’t feel like the .223 buys me much over the 300BO? Maybe I’m wrong. 243 sounds interesting I’ve never shot one. He shot Dads 6MM tonight and had no issue at all with the recoil. So many good choices. I would like to have something light and short.

 

[mtmuley]

Appreciate the input. I don’t feel like the .223 buys me much over the 300BO? Maybe I’m wrong. 243 sounds interesting I’ve never shot one. He shot Dads 6MM tonight and had no issue at all with the recoil. So many good choices. I would like to have something light and short.

.243. mtmuley

 

[Nick87]

6MM

6mm rem? Nearly identical to the .243 no advantage one over the other imo

 

[Nick87]

short

That'll be the key imo. A kid can handle a little more recoil with a gun they can hold properly over one with less recoil that they cant.

 

[mdhunter]

My absolute most accurate rifle is a 6.5x47. That thing shoots straight, doesn’t kick like a mule, and will kill critters.

 

[howl]

If you've got a 223 or 5.56 AR, go kill some stuff with it. And shoot it at distance, in a breeze, alongside the 300BO. That'll simplify things.

Also, don't pass up 4-H 5mm BB competition. Your county or one around you will have a team when he's old enough.

 

[jpc01101]

6mm rem? Nearly identical to the .243 no advantage one over the other imo

6mm Creed

 

[brockel]

Do you reload?

 

[jpc01101]

Do you reload?

I do not

 

[brockel]

I do not

6mm creedmoor or 243

 

[kodiakisland]

223 or 6ARC

An AR with adjustable stock and short barrel or a youth stocked bolt rifle. Lots of choices.

 

[WildWill]

Surprised I haven't seen anyone recommend a 7mm-08. My wife and son have proven the effectiveness of the caliber time and again. Personally I prefer a 243 pushing a 100gr Partition.

 

[jpc01101]

Surprised I haven't seen anyone recommend a 7mm-08. My wife and son have proven the effectiveness of the caliber time and again. Personally I prefer a 243 pushing a 100gr Partition.

My Dad has a Kimber in 7mm08 and it will knock your shoulder off. Haven’t tried it suppressed.