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I have some light loads worked up for the 7X .308 Youth Model. Will shoot tomorrow and see how they are. Will have the Grand Daughter shoot some also.
Checked out the LGS this morning. He has a 7X Marlin in .243 with the scope package. Adjustable trigger. 1-10 twist
Also has a Ruger American Youth in .308, No optics. Adjustable trigger 1-10 twist. Can order .243 with 1-9 twist.
Am looking at the Mossberg ATI compact in .243, it comes with Walnut Stock and no optic. Adjustable trigger, down to 2lbs. 1-9.25 twist
Considering also the Savage Axis youth in .243, it is availiable in the "Muddy Girl" camo stock that she really likes. No adjustable trigger 1-9.25 twist
Of the four my Opinion is........"Ruger". It is the lightest at 6lbs. Shortest Barrel @ 20" Shortest overall length and about the same as a couple others in LOP @ 12". From reviews the Adjustable Trigger is the best, Axis dosnt have one. It also has a 1-9" twist barrel, best of the bunch. Will see how she does shooting the 7X .308 and proceed from there. Also of all the shooting reviews the Ruger performed the best. All are WELL within minute of Deer.
Price wise:
Mossberg : $350, with Walnut stock and no optics
Marlin: around $400 with scope package
Savage & Ruger: $375, No optics
Checked out the LGS this morning. He has a 7X Marlin in .243 with the scope package. Adjustable trigger. 1-10 twist
Also has a Ruger American Youth in .308, No optics. Adjustable trigger 1-10 twist. Can order .243 with 1-9 twist.
Am looking at the Mossberg ATI compact in .243, it comes with Walnut Stock and no optic. Adjustable trigger, down to 2lbs. 1-9.25 twist
Considering also the Savage Axis youth in .243, it is availiable in the "Muddy Girl" camo stock that she really likes. No adjustable trigger 1-9.25 twist
Of the four my Opinion is........"Ruger". It is the lightest at 6lbs. Shortest Barrel @ 20" Shortest overall length and about the same as a couple others in LOP @ 12". From reviews the Adjustable Trigger is the best, Axis dosnt have one. It also has a 1-9" twist barrel, best of the bunch. Will see how she does shooting the 7X .308 and proceed from there. Also of all the shooting reviews the Ruger performed the best. All are WELL within minute of Deer.
Price wise:
Mossberg : $350, with Walnut stock and no optics
Marlin: around $400 with scope package
Savage & Ruger: $375, No optics