Deer rifle suggestions for a 13-year old grandson?

[DICK PRIES]

i just picked up a cz 762x39 bolt action same bal as 3030 with no kick grandson loves it

[Claven2]

Honestly, I am a HUGE believer is starting them off early with an appreciation for interesting legendary calibers.

For is age and size, a 6.5x55 or a 7x57 would be great choices that he will never grow out of. A Ruger M77MkII in stainless in 7x57 would be a very hard starter gun to beat for a factory firearm IMHO, and they come with a nice set of steel rings and integral mounts to boot.

I like blued steel and walnut personally, but for a first gun with maintenance and proper care still unlearned, a stainless gun is the way to go until he gets experience under his belt

[spatin]

Ditto on the 6.5x55 Swedish. Tikka T3 would be a fine choice in that caliber.

[jmoore]

i just picked up a cz 762x39 bolt action same bal as 3030 with no kick grandson loves it

That's a mighty interesting rifle, been meaning to try one some day. I keep thinking that a custom match chambered .308" x39 ought to as accurate as anything else out there.

[DICK PRIES]

To Jmore I Have A 223 And The 762x39 Both Are The Best Shooters I Have Dick

[jon_norstog]

Guys

CZ makes a nice bolt-action carbine in 7.65x39, detachable box, walnut stock, short action. I'm tempted.

jn

[Bill Hollinger]

Remington Model 788 in .243 Winchester.

[Jim Tarleton]

My solution was a Savage lever action in 300 Savage. Had to buy a second one for myself. It offers light weight, accuracy, quick follow-up shots, dependability, safe operation, minimal recoil, easy loading, minimal maintenance, and one shot kills. Nice part is, you never grow out of it.

Jim

[Dan Wilson]

I started out hunting at 14 with my first gun, a Rem700 in 30-06
I am still addicted to the 30-06 in its myriad available delivery systems.

Dan