I have a 15 yr old son with down syndrome who LOVES the outdoors, especially hunting. We have taken him squirrel hunting for the past 2-3 yrs and he is a good shot with the 22. He will be deer hunting this coming season (in MI) and his father and I can’t agree on a gun for him. He wants to get him a 223 but I’ve read several articles and stories about how a 223 isn’t appropriate for deer hunting. My son is a good shot, but not a great shot. I don’t want to take him out in to the woods to injur deer, I’d rather him get one good humane shot kills like I’ve been teaching him from the get go. Is there a more appropriate gun that won’t be too heavy and won’t blow his shoulder off when he shoots it? Thanks for all your help!!!
