Originally Posted By: Susan
Now, I would hate to think that Grandpa LIED, but.... aren't most "youth rifles" .22 caliber? Can you easily kill a bear with a .22?

Yes, yes, I know: my cynicism is flaring up again! But I would bet a whole quarter that there are at least two bullets in that bear. And I'll bet another quarter that one of them isn't a .22.

Sue


Sue I got a look at his "Youth Rifle" on the video news clip this morning. It looked like a New England Firearms (or H&R) single shot. In which case it could be about any caliber he could handle. "Youth Rifle" designations happen when manufacturers supply the rifle with a shorter than average stock for use by a person of smaller stature. Even with the "Youth" stock it looked big next to him.

The only comment I have is that there must be no requirement for age on a hunting license in Arkansas and there must be no "Hunter Safety Class" requirement.