What about a single shot thompson center & build it exactly like he needs?? There is something to be said for starting a kid off on a single shot...I would do a 6.8 or BO if he is going to shoot deer.
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I say go for it if it fits him good. Being comfortable is the most important thing I think. If he can shoot comfortably he'll shoot good. I know guys that only shoot the 22-250 for predators,deer and hogs. I've personally seen what a big boars skull looks like after taking a hit in the side of the head with a 55gr. Softpoint. It'll ruin any potential for a euro mount real quick.
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Originally posted by FireNguns View PostRuger American Ranch Rifle. Has threaded barrel too. They make a compact model in the 300 blackout. It has a shorter Lop. I personally have one because I wanted it as short as possible for truck gun. Can’t go wrong with this. They make it in 223, 7.62x39, 450 bushmaster and 300 blackout.
Lop is 13.75 on ranch
American compact is 12.50
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I have a ruger american compact 18" barrel 243...the recoil is there but really a non issue but.....the muzzle blast is amazing ...ive had people around me when that sucker goes off and they are shocked by the concussion and report..have been asked if i was shooting hot rounds...nope just factory 100grns...so if you go the short barrel route my advice is lots of ear protection so the blast doesnt scare the bejeezus out of them.
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Originally posted by sambo73 View PostLop is 13.75 on ranch
American compact is 12.50
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So I have a factory Ruger Ranch in 300 with a 12.5” compact stock
My point is that you don’t have to just look at the plain Ruger American compacts. You can find the Ranch in a youth/compact model. Might open up a couple more good kid friendly calibers with threaded barrels.Last edited by FireNguns; 10-09-2017, 07:39 PM.
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Originally posted by FireNguns View PostI think you missed my point. There is the Ruger American Ranch and the Ruger American Ranch compact. Mine has the tan factory stock with the 12.5” LOP. There are two versions. Regular and compact in the Ranch Rifle.
So I have a factory Ruger Ranch in 300 with a 12.5” compact stock
My point is that you don’t have to just look at the plain Ruger American compacts. You can find the Ranch in a youth/compact model. Might open up a couple more good kid friendly calibers with threaded barrels.
Id love to find a ranch in 300blk with 12.5" lop
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Originally posted by Artos View PostWhat do you want to do with the gun?? To me, 18" is a waste on the 22-250 as you will have a lot of unburned powder with an unnecessarily loud muzzle blast / flash. I like the 223 better if you are set on 18" & 22cal centerfire fun gun.
Lots of other options for deer & kids with 6.8spc & 300 blackout that will kill lots better & still not recoil bad.
IMO, the 22-250 for deer, is an experts gun, much like the .410 shotgun. A couple of lost deer will turn a kid off hunting, and there's no need to use a .22.
Yeah, I know, I've heard it all before and .22s will kill deer, but it ain't a deer cartridge.
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