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.

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.

6mm Creedmoor is known for flat trajectories and low recoil, a combination that suits varmints, predators and deer at sensible ranges.

This rifle has a 20 in barrel. Finish: Smoked Bronze / Sonora.

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? 6mm Creedmoor.

Specifications come from Fierce Firearms' published data for part number ROGM26CM20BRS, UPC 853418413333.