I am wanting to buy a 7mm-08 or a .223 bolt or single shot for my granddaughters. Along with everything else they do they want to start hunting next year so I figured I better get a jump on it. Thanks

I'd look for a 223 so you can load up on ammo and let them practice all the shooting they want to.

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Kinda my thinking to. Maybe someone will have something so I van keep my black gun and we can fix one up they can call theirs

Ruger American comes in .223 in regular or compact

Either would work but good to know about compact. Bet only ones I could find would be new.

If you already have an ar15 you should consider the Mossberg Mvp in 223. I have one and love it. It is really accurate and has virtually zero recoil. Plus they take any ar15 magazine so you will always have extra mags. Another cartridge to consider is the 300 blackout. Remington makes a bolt gun in this caliber or you can get a handi rifle breakopen single shot for around $250. I have the remington 700 in 300 blackout and I LOVE it. You get a 308 bullet with good killing energy with virtually no recoil. Good for within 200 yds. IMHO I would carry this into the woods over 223. Plus they fit in standard ar15 mags and work with standard ar15 bcg. All you gotta change is the barrel.