I think your idea for a Micro Midas in .243 is an excellent idea...it's what I have for my 11 year old daughter and she's been shooting it like a champ. She turns 12 this summer and is pumped for her first big-game hunt this coming fall. In the meantime we practice every couple of weeks with her .243.
Re shotgun - if all you're hunting is grouse I would recommend a .410 like the mossberg 510 mini or 500 youth. My oldest has graduated from the .410 to a 20 gauge Mossberg 500 Bantam, however she can only handle winchester AA extra light low recoil low noise shells - anything heavier causes her pain. My 10 year old is afraid of the 20 gauge, but is just now getting to the point she is comfortable with the .410.
Cheers, and good luck!
Jason
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