New Jersey hunters who own a bolt rifle often put it to work on trips out of state: Pennsylvania mountains, New York farm country or a western elk or pronghorn hunt. Closer to home, it serves for range days and varmint work where the rules allow.

Fierce Firearms made the Mini Rogue family for youth, women and smaller-framed hunters, so a teenager or spouse can bring a rifle that actually fits. Each has a carbon fiber stock, a shorter length of pull and an adjustable comb or cheek piece. The CT Mini Rogue XP is about 6 lb, which matters on a mountain hunt, and 6.5 PRC is offered for bigger game out West. Check the New Jersey hunting digest for which firearms are legal in each season at home.

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

The Mini Rogue 2 pairs Fierce's dual-lug action with a TriggerTech trigger, a drop box magazine and a C3 carbon fiber barrel. The forend carries an Arca-Swiss mount and an integral bipod rail.

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

On a long trip the rifle has to fit before it leaves the house. A young or smaller shooter should be able to mount it with the head upright and the shoulder relaxed, and that comes from the right length of pull. Set the comb height for the scope you plan to run. For a first out-of-state deer hunt, 6.5 Creedmoor or 7mm-08 is plenty without punishing recoil.

New Jersey needs a firearms purchaser identification card for long guns. Once the card is in hand, there is no extra waiting period. The rifle ships to the New Jersey dealer you choose, while ammunition and gear go to your door. Price and stock are verified live as you check out.

Questions buyers ask: What do I need to buy a rifle in New Jersey? You need a firearms purchaser identification card for long guns. With the card, there is no extra waiting period. Which caliber should I take on an out-of-state deer or elk trip? 6.5 Creedmoor or 7mm-08 Remington suits deer. For elk, many hunters step up to 308 Winchester or 6.5 PRC with good bullets. What caliber is this Fierce rifle? 308 Winchester.

Specifications come from Fierce Firearms' published data for part number ROGM2308WIN20BPL, UPC 853418413791.