Hunting in Florida means heat, palmettos and thick hammocks, where a heavy rifle wears you out before noon. The Fierce Mini Rogue family keeps weight down with carbon, and it is made for youth, women and smaller-framed hunters. It is a good fit for whitetail on pine flatwoods, hogs along creek bottoms and a young hunter's first season anywhere from the Panhandle to the Glades.

Mini Rogue rifles use carbon fiber stocks, a shorter length of pull and an adjustable comb or push-button cheek piece. The stainless dual-lug action stands up to Florida humidity, and the CT Mini Rogue XP comes in close to 6 lb. A 6.5 Creedmoor or 7mm-08 Remington covers deer and hogs, while the 22 and 25 Creedmoor offer even softer recoil.

Under the carbon stock sits Fierce's stainless steel dual-lug action with a 70-degree bolt throw and a spiral-fluted bolt. The trigger is a Bix'n Andy Dakota, adjustable, and the barrel is match grade and hand lapped.

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

This rifle has a 20 in barrel, 4+1 capacity, and weighs about 5.8 lb. Finish: Forest Carbon Fiber Camo.

A rifle that fits lets a shooter stay calm and steady when a hog steps out. Too much length of pull pushes the head away from the scope and makes for a bad sight picture. Choose the shorter stock, then set the comb so the cheek and eye land in the same spot every time. Start a youth hunter on a 22 or 6mm Creedmoor before a 308.

Florida dealers sell firearms to buyers 21 and older, with a 3-day wait on most purchases. Pick the Florida dealer you want at checkout and the rifle ships to them for the background check. Ammunition and gear come straight to your home. Live price and stock are checked as you place the order.

Questions buyers ask: Is 6.5 Creedmoor enough for Florida hogs? Yes, 6.5 Creedmoor is a common choice for hogs and deer at Florida ranges, with recoil a smaller shooter can manage. Who can buy a rifle in Florida? Florida dealers sell to buyers 21 and older, with a 3-day wait on most purchases; your dealer handles the check at pickup. What caliber is this Fierce rifle? 308 Winchester, 4+1 capacity.

Specifications come from Fierce Firearms' published data for part number ROGM308WIN20BF, UPC 853418908174.