35Remfan
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I have thought of getting the rifle engraved. But I guess I need to research this a bit more. I just am not sure where the engraving would go on the gun.It's hard to buy for an 18 year old. Their likes change a lot in a few years and may even have some hard times that cause them to sell some really nice guns.
If it were me, I'd probably buy a son something like a new Winchester Model 70, probably not a Super Grade, because he may not take care of it, have it stolen, etc.
Another choice is a Remington Stainless 700 BDL or CDL. (Kids don't tend to take as good care of guns as we do.)
For a scope, I'd choose a very nice Leupold VX2, 40mm, 3-9x, (wide Multi-X); a very clear and tough scope.
Other choices include Tikka Hunter or Tikka Lite, Weatherby Vanguard, probably a stainless steel model.
Whatever you get, consider having it engraved with his name and event. That will make him think twice about selling it in the future.
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For college graduation, if he's still interesting in hunting, perhaps something like a Cooper or Kimber.
College graduation will be a Kimber 1911 just like dad's.
I will be giving him an engraved Buck 110 just like mine, that was given to me by dad.