I have really been wrestling with trying to find my boy his first deer rifle this year. I have been going back and forth between a .243 and 7mm-08, both in youth models and just can't decide. I got to thinking last night about my lever action 30-30 in my safe. It was my first deer rifle given to me. It has a scope on it, not the best, but good enough for no longer shots than he will be taking. He took his first deer last year at the age of 6 with my .30-06. He was sitting in my lap with the stock under his arm. I put the butt of the stock up to my shoulder to absorb the recoil but he did the rest. I was thinking of letting him use the 30-30 the next season or two and see how it goes for him then maybe invest in a nicer rifle. What do ya'll think? What load should I get for him?
