My Great Granddaughter just turned 12 in November.
She is not a small girl at 5' 4" and 120#.
She has a 2019 Oregon Youth Sports Pack which includes deer, bear, cougar, and elk tags.
Most adults in my area seem to recommend a 243 Win as a first hunting rifle.
She will be hunting mostly Blacktail deer and bear but she may get the opportunity to hunt elk.
I was thinking more along the lines of a 7-08 Rem. as a more appropriate caliber for the bigger game.
I can download it for deer and load heavier loads for elk and bear.
What are your thoughts about this and which rifle would you buy?
BTW, Oregon Youth Sports packs include:
1. Hunting and fishing license
2. Upland Game validation
3. Shellfish license
4. Salmon, Steelhead, Halibut, Sturgeon tag
5. Turkey tag
6. Deer tag
7. Bear tag
8. Cougar tag
9. Elk tag
This all for $55.00
Adult sports Packs are $190