Pineywoods whitetail, Hill Country deer and feral hogs on Gulf Coast rice fields keep Texas rifles busy most of the year. For a kid on a first deer lease or a smaller hunter who has never had a rifle fit right, the Fierce Firearms Mini Rogue line is worth a look.

These are carbon fiber stocked rifles with a shorter length of pull and a comb that adjusts to put the eye behind the scope. Fierce made them for youth, women and smaller-framed hunters. In heat and humidity, a stainless dual-lug action and carbon stock hold up well. Choose 6.5 Creedmoor or 7mm-08 for East Texas deer, or 308 for a hunter who also wants a rifle for hogs at dusk. The integral bipod rail and QD cups make the rifle easy to set up for a feeder blind or a sendero.

In XP form the Mini Rogue gets a carbon fiber match-grade barrel and a TriggerTech Primary ProCurve trigger; QD flush cups and two 1/4-inch stock spacers come with it.

25 Creedmoor sits between the 6mm and 6.5 Creedmoor: a flat trajectory and enough bullet weight for deer-sized game, with recoil that stays easy on a light rifle.

This rifle has a 20 in barrel, 3+1 capacity, and weighs about 6.2 lb. Finish: Black DLC / Forest Camo.

Box blinds with shooting windows reward a rifle that is short and quick to set on a rest. If the length of pull is too long, a kid has to lean back and the muzzle wanders. Fit the stock first, then raise the comb so the scope picture is full and round. Begin with 22 or 6.5 Creedmoor and add 308 once recoil stops being a worry.

Texas has no permit to purchase and no waiting period. Choose any Texas dealer, from Houston and Pearland to Beaumont or Wharton, and the rifle ships there. Your dealer runs the background check at pickup, usually in minutes. Ammo, optics and gear ship to your door, and price and stock are confirmed live before you pay.

Questions buyers ask: What caliber is good for a youth hunter in East Texas? 6.5 Creedmoor handles Pineywoods whitetail with recoil most young shooters manage well. A hunter who also targets hogs may prefer 7mm-08 or 308 once comfortable. How fast can I pick up a rifle in Texas? Texas has no waiting period. Your dealer runs the background check at pickup, which usually takes minutes. What caliber is this Fierce rifle? 25 Creedmoor, 3+1 capacity.

Specifications come from Fierce Firearms' published data for part number ROGSCMX25CM20BF, UPC 853418413265.