johnf Posted April 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Re: Good gun for mom. The deer we are talking about would be 135lb max, with the average being more like 100-110. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinguide Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 Re: Good gun for mom. our deer around where we hunt are 100-175 i killed a 8 pts that dressed 160# and seen many 175+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted April 29, 2006 Report Share Posted April 29, 2006 Re: Good gun for mom. You might also check into a shooting pad such as 'Past' these greatly reduce felt recoil without modifying the gun. Just an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinguide Posted April 29, 2006 Report Share Posted April 29, 2006 Re: Good gun for mom. my friends girlfriend is little and see shoots a 308 with a limbsaver butt pad and you wouldnt believe how much it helps, thats the way too go that thing feels like a 223, and youll still have plenty of knockdown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Re: Good gun for mom. [ QUOTE ] 30-30 kicks around the same if not slightly more than the 243. The simi-auto question is not one that I had thought about. I did see a simi-auto rem. 243 in a gun shop yesterday that looked pretty good. It had a top of the line (still not that great) simmons scope on it and was clearenced at $339. So how much recoil does the simi's action soak up? [/ QUOTE ] That semi auto remington in a .243 would not have much felt recoil at all. Put a good pad on it and she would be good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PAdeerdreamer Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Re: Good gun for mom. My first deer rifle was a 30-30 and for a 12yr. it had some kick.Now being much older and having a selection of rifles to choose from.I would have to say my .300 savage kicks less then my .243.Alot has to do with the guns over all weight.The .300sav. is a lever action while my .243 is a bolt act. in a synthetic stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Re: Good gun for mom. Although I'm not their biggest fan, a crossbow may be another option to look into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted May 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Re: Good gun for mom. The closest shot possible would be 40 yards. That's too much for a XBow. I found an nef youth 7mm-08 with a muzzle break and some sort of super soft reciol pad on it. It had some custom work on the forearm and a decent scope all for $239. How much would this muzzle break help on this gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Re: Good gun for mom. Dont know John, if it were me, I would go the extra $100 and get the remington in the .243, but that is just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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