Best ladies gun

[lokidog]

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.

I'm not wanting to get into a big debate, but why go with a somewhat "non-standard" cartridge instead of simply a .308?

[ndcasla]

Take a look at the Ruger American. it comes it .243 win,7mm08, 308 win, 270 & 30-06.
It's a nice light rifle, recoil isn't bad, very accurate, I have shot them it 308, 270 & 30-06 and have shot groups under and 1 1/2" at 100yds. It is also under $400 is most places.

[runamuk]

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.

I'm not wanting to get into a big debate, but why go with a somewhat "non-standard" cartridge instead of simply a .308?

Having shot both the 7mm08 has less recoil and is pretty standard for ammo....I can usually find ammo most places that sell it, of course I now also reload ...

[lokidog]

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.

I'm not wanting to get into a big debate, but why go with a somewhat "non-standard" cartridge instead of simply a .308?

Having shot both the 7mm08 has less recoil and is pretty standard for ammo....I can usually find ammo most places that sell it, of course I now also reload ...

The case size is the same, less recoil because of a smaller/lighter bullet?  Curious....

[runamuk]

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.

I'm not wanting to get into a big debate, but why go with a somewhat "non-standard" cartridge instead of simply a .308?

Having shot both the 7mm08 has less recoil and is pretty standard for ammo....I can usually find ammo most places that sell it, of course I now also reload ...

The case size is the same, less recoil because of a smaller/lighter bullet?  Curious....

might be I dont know right off the top of my head I just know mine kicks less than a heavier 308...and I am a pretty big recoil weanie I wont touch a 30 06 

[idahohuntr]

My wife has a youth Remington 7mm-08.  She shoots it very well...the biggest factor for her was the weight...a full size gun was too heavy for her to control well.  Whatever caliber you choose I would recommend the smaller (even youth) guns so she doesn't have a heavy barreled gun or something that doesn't feel comfortable to her.  My wife killed her 5th buck in 5 years this year...a 290 yard shot. 

[Alchase]

If it was my wife, I would go with a "Youth" model Ruger or Winchester Model 70 in .243.

Already have one in .243 WSSM, but if she was a little flinchy, the .243 would be a better bet then what the .243 WSSM. It shoots flat, but has to some, an obnoxiously loud report.
I like it,LOL

[C-Money]

My wife loves her Browning Composite stalker in 7mm-08. She has taken a few deer with it now, and it is very accurate, deadly and low recoil. Awesome cartridge.

[runningboard]

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/

my girlfriend has one and she loves it, she got it in 7mm-08  and quoting from the Nosler reloading manual, "the fact remains that there really is not a better all-around cartridge for hunting deer or black bear and with proper bullets the 7mm-08 does just fine for antelope, sheep and elk."
like others have said don't want to start a debate but the 7mm-08 is tough to beat in a good short action rifle for a lady or youth.

[thinkingman]

I have a Tikka 7mm-08 if you would like to to test-drive it.

[jackmaster]

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.

might daughter the 7mm-08 in the youth model, it cant weigh but a pound or so, it so lite, its a savage, its a tack driver to. it came with a cheap scope which id fine for a greeny, after taxes it was like 480. it kicks butt and my daughter is tiny

[C-Money]

Didn't Annette from here on hunt WA blast her Bull moose with a 7mm-08 this year? The ability to hunt moose is one reason my wife went from a .243 to the 7mm-08 cause a moose hunt is on her short list of things to do. Now if she could just draw that tag....

[bucklucky]

My wife is 5'5" 110 , she has been killing lots of stuff with her Remington Model 7 in 300 WSM topped with a Leupold VXIII 3.5 -  10. Fits real nice , stock seems a bit shorter than other rifles. I reload so she is shooting pumped up 180 grain Hornady interbonds. She is not a recoil weenie though . If you want to shoot it your welcome too so you have a good idea what the recoil is like and how the gun feels . Shooting 150's or 165's might reduce recoil a bit . 

Yes Annie used Nates  7mm-08  on the moose.

[julzzz]

I was shooting a Winchester 30-06 with a 3x9x40 Leopold scope and it kicks my a$$. I flinch when I shoot it because I know whats coming. I recently gave it to the husband, its now in the hands of a man.

[C-Money]

I was shooting a Winchester 30-06 with a 3x9x40 Leopold scope and it kicks my a$$. I flinch when I shoot it because I know whats coming. I recently gave it to the husband, its now in the hands of a man.

If ever you folks are in central WA, I would love to have you shoot the 7mm-08.....you will be amazed!