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I bought my son a CVA Cascade in the .350 Legend. It has the removable spacer for the stock that lets him keep using it comfortably as he grows. He's 7 now and has used it since being 6. He loves the gun and so do I. It is extremely accurate and the recoil is very light. You can get a muzzle brake, but he hasn't needed it. He doesn't care for really loud noises either, but some $30 muffs have solved that problem. This is a quality gun that is IMO perfect for a kid. In fact, my buddy shot it and went and bought one for out of state hunting that very week. It's a cut above the American in quality, and you can feel it when you use it. Just my recommendation. Beat of luck!
 
I have two kids and went 2 ways with them. One started with a youth Remington model 7 in 243. They both shoot this platform now. My youngest is on the small side so I started her with an AR platform shooting 223. They both did the job, but the 223 did not leave much blood. You'll get a lot of different opinions on this. As long as the caliber and gun is t too big. You will be fine, just teach shot placement.
 
Both of my kids have used the 350 Legend in AR platform. It's ideal for kids given the adjustability. My son transitioned to a CVA Cascade in 350 Legend after the AR. As stated a few posts ago, the Cascade is an awesome gun. I think the 350 Legend is perfect for a kid who's just starting out or even for an experienced hunter who knows and respect its limitations.
 
Got son CVA Scout 243 when he turned 10

17 now 6'-2" 185 lbs
Still using it 😁
He just says " it's a killer"
 

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My son started out with a savage 110 lightweight in 6.5 cm. He's killed a boat load with it.

My girl is much smaller and started her with a 300 blackout. She took her first this year at 8yo. I recently bought her a 350 legand. Just got to site it in.
 
I bought a Mossberg patriot bantam in 243 this year for my daughter (since my rifles were too heavy and long for her). Was a pita to sight in as the factory scope wasn't bore sighted or set up properly. It's nice and light weight to carry around; I liked it too and took it with me on a couple of hunts and shot a deer too…
 
I know that you are trying to kill 2 birds with one stone on the straight wall cartridge, but it will be awfully hard to beat a Howa mini in 6.5G, or an AR in 6.5G. Hornady Black with the ELDM bullet is a fine hunting round if you don't reload, and has been available frequently online and at Academy Sports locally.
 
A Mossberg Patriot youth model in 6.5 cm is hard to beat for a kid. There are spacers that you can adjust the length of pull along with being a super accurate round with very little recoil. This caliber gets made fun of including me poking some fun at it, however, it's become one of my favorite rounds for deer.
 

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