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Yes, that is great. I'll take that anytime.

Hell yeah!

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... it can do better,

Oh yes - that elusive perfection!

+1 on the 260 .Start with managed recoil loads and work up to full loads .After that you change the barrel out to 708 308 338 Fed or 358 Win or any of the 308 family . You may want to start with a wood stock for length of pull adjustment .A mouse pad work great for my sons first recoil pad.Save the plug to add back to the stock for a later fit .
I used a cheap 4x shotgun scope for his first rifle it was great and provided for plenty of eye relief.Happy huntig to you and your son.