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Originally posted by EmB
You mentioned you have a young shooter, but you didn't mention their stature or frame. I've been teaching Hunter Ed for 15+ years and I've encountered too many kids, girlfriends, fiancee's, etc., where their Dad, boyfriend, husband started them out on a rifle that's too "big" and/or has too much recoil for them. Examples of this would be a 12-14 year old kid ( or girlfriend ) shooting a 30-06.
Regards, Vic
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I'd like to elaborate on EmB's excellent point a little bit. This question is asked multiple times on multiple forums every year. Usually overlooked in the ensuing discussion is the fact that the FIT of the firearm to a young and/or small-statured shooter is at least as important as the caliber. If the shooter cannot hold the rifle comfortably and properly, he/she will be inaccurate and will likely be punished far worse by whatever recoil is present than would be the case with a properly fitting rifle.
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08-26-2007, 10:11 AM
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