Hunters in all fifty states share the same problem when a child or a smaller adult starts out: most factory rifles are built for a big frame. Fierce Firearms took that on with the Mini Rogue line, a carbon hunting rifle sized for the shooter instead of the average.

Expect a shorter length of pull, a carbon fiber stock and a comb or push-button cheek piece that moves up and down. The line is aimed at youth, women and smaller-framed hunters. Whether the hunt is pronghorn in the high plains, elk on a Rocky Mountain slope, whitetail in a Midwest woodlot or hogs along the Southern coast, a caliber choice from 22 Creedmoor to 308 covers it. The CT Mini Rogue XP weighs about 6 lb with a titanium action, light enough for long days on foot.

308 Winchester is the classic all-round hunting round: proven on deer, hogs and black bear, with factory ammunition available everywhere. In a rifle this light, 308 recoil is noticeable for a small buyer; a 6.5 Creedmoor or 7mm-08 is the gentler start.

Fierce updated the Mini Rogue with a streamlined grip, push-button cheek adjustment, a TriggerTech trigger and a C3 carbon fiber barrel; the forend takes Arca-Swiss clamps and a bipod.

This rifle has a 20 in barrel. Finish: Black / Forest.

When a young hunter flinches, poor fit is often part of the cause. A stock that is too long pushes the face off the comb and lets recoil slap the cheek. Shorten the pull to fit the arm, set the comb so the eye meets the scope center, and the rifle comes up the same way every time. Start with 22, 25 or 6mm Creedmoor.

We ship rifles to FFL dealers in every state that allows the item. Your dealer applies your state's permit, waiting-period and magazine rules at pickup. Optics and parts ship to your door where your state allows it. Price and availability are confirmed when you order, before you pay.

Questions buyers ask: Is a Mini Rogue enough rifle for elk? For elk, choose the heavier options in the line such as 6.5 PRC, 7mm-08 Remington or 308 Winchester, with a bonded hunting bullet. Keep shots inside the range you have practiced. Who handles my state's rules when I buy online? The FFL dealer you name at checkout applies your state's permit, waiting-period and magazine rules when you pick up the rifle. What caliber is this Fierce rifle? 308 Winchester.

Specifications come from Fierce Firearms' published data for part number ROGM2308WIN20BF, UPC 853418413760.