Savage youth rifles

[buckeye hunter]

I have been working hard to gather info about youth sized rifles.   I don't have a any gunshops near me that are big enough to stock any youth sized guns so when I buy it will be sight unseen special order.   Having said that, the top runners on my list are the Remington model 7 in .260 Rem (I reload so ammo is not a problem), an NEF Handi rifle in 30-30, and a Savage Youth rifle in 7mm-08.   Can anyone here give me any comparisons info between the Rem 7 and any of the Savage Youth rifles?   Is a place to buy aftermarket fullsized stocks for the savage rifle when my son gets bigger?   Does anyone have any expereince with the Savage Youth model that has a muzzletamer?   Any info or advice would be appreciated. 

[flathead]

Hello,

Can't comment on the Model 7s, but they do have a good reputation. I own some Savages. They are high quality and reasonably priced. Take the time and drive to check out the rifle for your son. The Savage youth model is basically a full size rifle with a decreased length of pull. I just bought a Savage Sierra "ultra light" sight unseen. I am selling it. Buyer beware. It is not an ultra light and didn't quite match up to the published specs. The forend is two inches longer than my full size A -Bolt. Nothing wrong with the rifle and the accu-trigger is awesome. Just not what I had in mind. The Savage rifles are cheaper and because of that I think its basically "one stock fits all." Before you buy check out two youth rifles that are very good quality and trully reduced in size across the board. Browning Micro-hunters. I own two. Both are sub MOA. Weatherby Compact. Also comes with a full size stock when the youth grows up. I've looked at them. Very nice and Weatherbys are fine rifles. Both these rifles are in the Model 7 price range. Muzzle breaks can be dangerous to your health. The 708 doesn't need one. Don't blow the boys ears out. If he is that recoil sensitive go with a 243 instead of a 708 with tamer. Also consider a Sims recoil pad. They cut recoil by a bunch from personal experience. Good luck and do make that drive or you may regret it. God Bless! 

[buckeye hunter]

Thanks for the sound advice flathead.