Another thought, get him a piece of history with a forged receiver that will last several life times.
CMP Special (.308) M1 Garand. This is a completely refurbished rifle consisting of an original M1 Garand Winchester receiver, new production Criterion barrel, new production American Walnut stock and handguards, and new web sling. Receiver and most other parts are refinished USGI, but some parts may be new manufacture.
M1 Garand - Civilian Marksmanship ProgramCivilian Marksmanship Program
Added bonus, the money you spend is used to fund the promotion of safety, marksmanship and competition programs started in 1903 by Teddy Roosevelt.
CMP Special (.308) M1 Garand. This is a completely refurbished rifle consisting of an original M1 Garand Winchester receiver, new production Criterion barrel, new production American Walnut stock and handguards, and new web sling. Receiver and most other parts are refinished USGI, but some parts may be new manufacture.
M1 Garand - Civilian Marksmanship ProgramCivilian Marksmanship Program
Added bonus, the money you spend is used to fund the promotion of safety, marksmanship and competition programs started in 1903 by Teddy Roosevelt.