243 for my son

[Andy L]

I dont see the need to argue this anymore, but I do want to say one more thing.

Making the arguement comparing a 80gr 6mm to a 224 caliber is ridiculous. The 243 in question has much higher muzzle engergy and remains above the 900 threshold out past 300 yards. A 22-250 or 220 Swift with a factory 55gr ptd soft point has much less muzzle energy and goes below 900 short of 200 yards. There is no comparison.

As for the whole scenario about hunting with kids and cocking/decocking the single shots, I always kept it a very controlled scenario. This will the first season my son has been over a few feet away from me while hunting and normally sitting right beside me. The shots were only when dad said it was ok and until the last couple of years, cocked the gun for him. And, coached him with whispers about when to shoot, keep calm, where to aim, ect.... IF no shot was taken, I took the gun back and decocked myself. It has been a totally controlled situation. And, I think that is a good thing. We shall see. He is growing up and took his hunters safety course this year. He can hunt a limited amount on his own this year. I will start his little brother out with the same gun, same bullet, same method next year. I have every reason to believe his tutoring will go just as successful. Even with an inferior bullet.

He wont be hunting alone and he wont be taking any shots that are even questionable. Period. The only one his brother missed was when he was with his grandpa. He let him take a long shot. I never would have done that and neither will hunt with grandpa again. Not until they graduate my school first.

This whole argument is ridiculous.

Andy