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Thanks for all the feedback. From the responses I gather that I can't go too far wrong with the .243 in the first place and yes, it is the minimum caliber for hunting deer in the state of Connecticut so .223 wasn't an option. The trusty .22 will remain our inexpensive training tool. I will be...

I'm looking at getting a bolt action youth hunting rifle in .243 caliber for my 12 year old boys. They are used to .22LR and I want to start them with a mild recoiling commercial cartridge to get them comfortable with a centerfire at the range before we work up to a deer hunting round. I know...