A lot depends on the individual youth. Some take to shooting more readily than others. The worst thing you can do is start them with a rifle that doesn't fit or a cartridge that is too big. It's difficult to teach rifle mounting and hold, trigger control, recoil management etc without the proper fit. Excessive recoil will render it all a waste if recoil proves to be too much.
Start with a .22 and work up. The .20 cals are almost perfect for most beginners, then up to .243 or 6mm as they progress. The basics can't be properly learned in one or two range sessions. An uncomfortable first shot will last almost forever.
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