First deer rifle

[Aim to maim]

This question is asked multiple times on multiple forums every year. Usually overlooked in the ensuing and lengthy discussion on calibers is the fact that the FIT of the firearm to a young and/or small-statured shooter is at least as important as the caliber. If the shooter cannot hold the rifle comfortably and properly, he/she will be inaccurate and will likely be punished far worse by whatever recoil is present than would be the case with a properly fitting rifle.