Small woodlots, stone-wall farm edges and the hill towns of the northwest corner are where most Connecticut deer hunting happens, often on private land with a short walk in. A rifle there should be quick to shoulder and easy to handle in tight cover.

Fierce Firearms shaped the Mini Rogue family around youth, women and smaller-framed hunters. Every model has a shorter length of pull, a carbon fiber stock and an adjustable comb or push-button cheek piece. The CT Mini Rogue XP weighs about 6 lb with a titanium action and a C3 carbon barrel. Calibers run from 22 Creedmoor to 7mm-08 Remington and 308 Winchester. Check the CT DEEP hunting guide for which firearms you may use where you hunt, and keep the rifle in mind for trips north or out West.

Fierce builds the Carbon Mini Rogue on its stainless steel two-lug action. A short 70-degree bolt throw keeps the scope clear, and the Bix'n Andy Dakota trigger can be adjusted to suit the buyer.

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.

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

Most rifles are built for a grown man's arms, so a teenager or smaller adult ends up reaching. A shorter length of pull lets the shooter hold the rifle tight to the shoulder and keep the elbow down. Adjust the comb until the scope picture is full and clear with the cheek resting naturally. Start with 25 or 6.5 Creedmoor and save the 308 for later.

Your rifle goes to the licensed Connecticut dealer you choose. Bring your State Pistol Permit or DESPP eligibility certificate with you when you pick it up. Ammunition and gear ship to your home where the law allows. Price and availability are confirmed when you place the order, before any payment.

Questions buyers ask: What do I need to pick up a rifle in Connecticut? Bring your State Pistol Permit or DESPP eligibility certificate to the Connecticut dealer you chose. Is the Mini Rogue a good fit for a teenager hunting small woodlots? The short length of pull and light carbon stock make it quick to shoulder in tight cover. Check CT DEEP rules for where a rifle is allowed before the season. What caliber is this Fierce rifle? 308 Winchester, 4+1 capacity.

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