For a kid, I'd get a .22 LR or .22 WMR levergun for LOTS of FUN practicing, first. She can shoot the same levergun Mom shoots, and for that matter, mom might want to get some range time with the .22 LR/WMR as well. The biggest mistakes in getting people ready to shoot hunting calibers is first - no...

Hi, I grew up in Pennsylvania hunting whitetails with a lever action. I now live in Washington, and two significant developments have just occurred. My wife is interested in hunting next year (and given the choice between bolt or lever action, she wants a lever action. Yes!) AND I found out my 8 yr ...