You want to buy your grandson a deer rifle what should you get and what price are they?

Answer 1

First, check the state game laws in the state your grandson will be hunting in- Pennsylvania does not permit auto loading rifles, Virginia does not permit rifles smaller than .23 caliber, etc.

Next- how big is your grandson, and how much experience does he have with firearms? For a youngster, a single shot rifle in a medium caliber like .243 Winchester may be a good choice (simple operation, moderate cost, moderate recoil, decent power). For a larger, more experienced shooter, the Winchester 94 and the Marlin 336 in caliber 30-30 are the #1 and #2 most popular deer rifles in the US. (I am partial to the Marlin) They are a little more complicated, a bit more expensive ($350-600, depending on bells & whistles, condition).

I have one grandson that is 26, and one that is 3. Obviously, one size does not fit all. Check with local gun dealers for their suggestions (take a picture of grandson along so they have an idea of age and size). For a first gun for 12-14 yr old, see if there is a rifle available with a "youth" stock that will fit him much better.