Opinion Question: Best First Coyote Rifle for 11 y-o boy?

I have seen two boys, a 9 year old and a 11 year old kill coyotes with their 20 ga 870 youth models. Both coyotes were shot at less than 30 yards with 1oz of lead BBB shot from Ballistic Products Inc.
 
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Stevens/Savage 223 in a youth gun if possible or a Remington model 7.



This is my choice as well since you said coyote gun. But if you wanted it to double as a deer gun toomuch is right a .243 would be the best choice.

If a yote gun is all you are after the stevens .223 is my first choice. It is accurate, light, if he drops it(which he will) and beats it all up who care it was not nearly as expensive as other rifles and just as accurate IMO.
 
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Oh I am concerned, but I was thinking a better package would be an A-bolt with a Simmons 3-9



I had a hard time getting my breathe back after that one. Knowing 2muchgun's position on the A-Bolts. That was funny, thanks, I needed that.



I don't think 2MG is any more fond of Simmons scopes than he is A-Bolts.
That was a double whammey. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
I ducked and it wasn't even aimed in my direction. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif



And just WHAT is wrong with Simmons scopes?? I have one on my 36.00 Daisy Eagle! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
How about the HOWA youth package in 7mm-08? One gun for everything and he can use it later with the adult stock.
 
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Howa has a package that you can get that has a youth stock and an adult stock so that when he gets older he can just change the stock and have a gun that will last a lifetime.



I heard that Howa makes the Weatherby Vanguards.
 
H&R in 22-250 good chambering, sing;le shot so the boy don't get the spray and pray mentality. Marlsmanship first, then worry about doubles or triples.
 
browning makes a micro a bolt. It seems to be a very fine rifle. The micro is refuring to the action. stock is probably 13". Its just a nice little rifle. I would like to have one myself. Lee
 
I started my daughter out with a H&R ultra light in 223.
Put a 3x9 loopy on it and she is good to go.
I prefer this type rifle as a first gun. The exposed hammer tells me at a glance that it is SAFE.
This should be the primary concern.

Recoil is light and the gun groups pretty fair.

Good luck with your choice and have fun.

Regards
Kelly
 
I would probably go with the 243 in Stevens! I know my first gun was a Marlin Model 60 SB with wood stock and after about 2-3 years of hard hunting, the stock was getting pretty rough looking! So go with a synthetic for a first gun, cuz a wood stock will get messed up more! not that a synthetic wont, but its not as noticeable! So, i guess, take him somewhere like gander mountain or cabelas, or bass pro shop, or to any other gun shop (that has a large selection) and let him try them out!! Then shop around for the cheapest prices! Also, if you happen to live around a shooting range or club, take him by to see if anyone has one that he can shoot a round or two to see how he handles it!

Just my $.02!

Andrew
 
A fully decked out AR in 204!!! If you don't believe me just ask your boy....I'm sure he will agree!!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

In all seriousness, I have to throw in with 2muchgun, and the other .243 folks. I found my daughter a Savage youth model, at Dikc's Sporting Goods last fall for around $330.00. It came with rings and a cheap scope!! I intend to put better glass on it in the future but for a starter gun, it is just about right. He can have one rifle that is, just big enough for deer but not too much for 'yotes.

RKR
 
You may want to look at a Mossberg ATR100 in .243 Win. They make a youth (Bantam) model that has a stock that is adjustible. Sections can be added to the butt stock as he grows. The rifle is built on a Howa 1500 action. You can buy the youth model for around $320 on the internet and you can get the full size model from WallyWorld for $244.00. It is even cheaper than the Stevens/Savage and has a better stock. The rifle comes with Weaver bases.

A Savage youth package gun with scope will also be under $400 with a larger choice in calibers if you want to start with something smaller than a .243 and you can always switch barrels and stocks later.
 
There are many issues with a small child handling a gun, most rifles are made for kids 15 and up.

My little 12 year old nephew has been shooting a Thompson Contender with the 16 1/2" barrels for two years. He has killed 6 deer and a bob cat with it. The nice thing about the little Contender is the weight (or lack of it). The Contender is about the right size for the child and he is deadly accurate with it. We have a 223 barrel for practice and a 30/30 barrel for deer hunting.

We have a 4-12 leupold on the Contender, also. The little guy keeps the powder screwed down to 7x most of the time when deer hunting.

My little nephew is one heck of a shot with this rifle!
 
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