I have one .243 and 2 11 year old boys. I'm wanting to get another .243 for deer hunting with the kids. I'm wondering which rifle to get here. I have read the threads recently about how good the Axis shoots, but don't really know much about the American. I know it gets good reviews in the gun mags, but I don't put much faith in their reviews. How are the real world reviews on the Ruger American. I know I'm looking at entry level rifles here but with growing boys I don't want to buy a spendy rifle in .243 and then later as they get bigger buy 2 more larger cal rifles. So what's your opinion of the 2 rifles, and which would you go with in my situation? Thanks Bill