Best ladies gun

[julzzz]

So Im looking to find a new gun. Im looking for one that is affordable, lightweight and with limited recoil.  I've gotten a lot of advice on this, so now its up to my Hunt-Wa friend to put their in.   

[ghosthunter]

More info please.
Rifle?
Handgun?
Shotgun?

What do you want to use it for?

[Mongo Hunter]

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[runamuk]

So Im looking to find a new gun. Im looking for one that is affordable, lightweight and with limited recoil.  I've gotten a lot of advice on this, so now its up to my Hunt-Wa friend to put their in.   

I like my 7mm08 however its heavy so I really cannot shoot it offhand.... if I did it again and was going to buy one I would probably buy a youth model just so i could shoot at least once or twice offhand.  of course I have practiced shooting off my own knee so much I dont worry quite so much about a rest. It also would be nice to not pack around such a heavy gun.  I was really recoil sensitive so a heavier gun helped I am now a little less worried about recoil in a hunting situation.  and for targets the ar's in 223 and 243wssm win hands down no recoil and fun...lol

[RadSav]

Franchi 20 gauge for shotgun.  Semi auto simple, extremely light weight and adjustable action for light loads.  I have the wife shooting the 620 VS, but I think Franchi upgraded that gun recently.

Ruger 77RL - discontinued a few years ago.  Deer & bear .257 Roberts if elk 7 or 308.  Weatherby Youth a close second.  They both are a perfect balance between light enough for ladies to carry and heavy enough not to be too sharp on the recoil.  Both have the 20" barrel (way better than the 18.5" compact)  Add Sims pad if shooting the 7-08 or 308.  I would say Rem Model 7, but recently they seem to be real hit or miss on accuracy.  Find a proven good one and they are right there with the 77RL.

pistol - Lady Smith 38 or 9mm.  I actually prefer shooting my wife's Lady Smiths over my own guns.  Fun guns to shoot!  I did have the triggers polished, but I do that on all my handguns.

[jyerxa]

More info please.
Rifle?
Handgun?
Shotgun?

What do you want to use it for?

 

  Makes all the difference in the world. 

[deltaops]

More info please.
Rifle?
Handgun?
Shotgun?

What do you want to use it for?

If it is a rifle you are looking for, what do you plan to do with it?
Is it just for target shooting?
Are you going to hunt with it? If so, what are you hunting?

My  on the following:
http://www.ruger.com/products/americanRifle/index.html?r=y
For the money it is a great Firearm.

My best advice though is to do your own research and to get out to a local store and find one that you are comfortable with. look at different ones. For the sake of the good lord, do not buy one just because he or she said too. You need to make sure you are comfortable with it, it is and will be a part of you when you are out in the forest with it.

[julzzz]

Hunting rifle for deer and elk westside.

[julzzz]

Im willing to take my time, and find the perfect one.  I want it to be like a new best friend.

[carpsniperg2]

Tikka t3 all the way. Around 550.00 and fit's you list very well. If you don't want much recoil I would really get a 7mm-08 more then enough to handle any animal on your list.

[Hilltop123]

I've been looking at the Lady Hunter, by Savage, for my wife. But I am hesitant to purchase without see it in person and having her mount it to see how it fits. http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/models/

[BobW]

My wife carries a Mossberg model 100 in 308. Light weight, and she has no problem with  the recoil. And if fits her real well. Will handle anything on the westside.

[deltaops]

Im willing to take my time, and find the perfect one.  I want it to be like a new best friend.

Find the one you are comfortable with and you will love it forever. Everyone has different opinions but only you know what you want, you will know as soon as it is in your hands! 

Since you will be in Western WA, I would stick with a 3x9x40 Scope. Again people will chime in on what scope to buy. Visit the stores and you do the research and look through all the scopes you want. You will find one you like that fits your budget.

If the rifle that you buy comes with a scope, I would stick with that for the first year. Those scopes are good scopes, not like they used to be a long time ago.

For example. The scope that comes with a rifle today is like buying a real good scope back a few years ago! Some will disagree with me, but maybe they are the ones who think expensive is better.

They do have a lot of good scopes in the $200 dollar range and even a few good ones in the $150 range. Only you know your budget. Stick with your feelings and try not to let others influence what you do or buy. Buy what you want and what you are comfortable with.

[bearpaw]

My wife is only 5-1 and a little over 100 pounds. She loves her lightweight Browning Medallion in 280 Remington. It will kill anything in WA and shoots pretty flat as well.

[D-Rock425]

I vote 7mm-08