My first deer rifle was a winchester youth model .243. great little gun as it was light weight and had a shortened stock - you really can't go wrong with that route. however, i have a 7mm-08 browning with a boss, which is what i would absolutely recommend. IMO, the '08 is a more versatile round and the kick is the same or less than the .243 with the boss system. only negative is the noise increase with the muzzle break.
for what it's worth, i plan on bringing my kids up with the '08.
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