California hunting covers a lot of country, from blacktail in the Coast Range to wild pig in oak woodland and mule deer in the eastern Sierra. The Fierce Mini Rogue family is built for youth, women and smaller-framed hunters, and its light carbon design makes long hikes up steep canyons easier on a younger shooter.

These rifles are bolt-action hunting rifles with carbon fiber stocks, a shorter length of pull and an adjustable comb or push-button cheek piece. The CT Mini Rogue XP weighs about 6 lb with a 12.75 inch pull. Calibers include 6.5 Creedmoor, 308 Winchester and 7mm-08 Remington among others. California has its own rules on hunting ammunition, so check current state rules before choosing loads.

Second-generation Mini Rogue: TriggerTech trigger, drop box magazine, Fierce C3 carbon barrel and an Arca-Swiss forend, built around the same dual-lug action with a 70-degree bolt throw.

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 shooter; a 6.5 Creedmoor or 7mm-08 is the gentler start.

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

For a young hunter, comfort comes first. A long length of pull forces the shoulders back and pulls the eye away from the scope. Choose a short pull, then raise the comb so the cheek sits firm and the scope picture is full and round. Begin with 22 or 6mm Creedmoor for practice before moving to 6.5 Creedmoor or 308 for deer and pig.

Buying in California takes a Firearm Safety Certificate. Your California dealer runs DROS and the 10-day waiting period before release. Your dealer confirms the rifle before we ship it to them. Ammunition ships to a licensed California ammunition vendor for pickup, and optics and most parts ship to your door.

Questions buyers ask: Which Mini Rogue caliber suits California deer and wild pig? 6.5 Creedmoor and 7mm-08 Remington both handle deer and pig with recoil a smaller shooter can manage. How do I pick up a rifle in California? You need a Firearm Safety Certificate, and your dealer runs DROS and the 10-day waiting period before release. What caliber is this Fierce rifle? 308 Winchester.

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