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I went through this recently in the really nice Howa/Hogue youth package. .243/7-08/.308? I decided to get a a .308 and load it down. It still kicks too hard though for a starter IMO (my boys are pretty young). Now I am glad I bought it because I really like it. The one inch shortened stock and 20" barrel is very handy. I think it may become my own primary tree stand gun. But for a kids first deer gun, the .243 would be a better choice. I am looking for a good one now.