mule659 Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 Much to my delight my girlfriend has decided she wants to take up deer hunting with me this fall. What would you guys say is a good rifle for her that wont cost a fortune? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny garyyamamoto Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 a h&r for a cheap but good one but look at remingtons calibers i would say 243 7mm-08 if she never shot guns that much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turningcustomcalls Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 I shoot a h & r 30-30. It's a sweet shooting gun and I have killed several deer including 2 decent bucks. I don't think you can go wrong as a starting rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Remington Model Seven is a nice little rifle for a lady! As for calibers, .243, 7mm-08 or .308 all have very little recoil with lots of knock down power! They're all actually the same cartridge, just varying from .24, .28 or .30 caliber bullets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Both my kids shoot Weatherby Vanguard Compacts in .308 Win. They are freakin' tack drivers!!!!!!! Pretty easy on the wallet, too. They come in .243 Win, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Agree with the .243 for sure. My wife shoots a savage model 10 it is very accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3whunt Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 started my girlfriend(now wife) with a .223...no recoil...she dropped her first deer in his tracks....their are several manufaturers that have 60+ grain pullets....I have no problem/fears shooting the .223. savage has several decent packages that won't kill the wallet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BfloJoe Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Got my daughter a Savage Model 10 in .270 Win. We shortened the stock by about an inch and added a recoil pad. Took only four rounds to zero. Great rifle and she loves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubie Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 In my opinion (and its just an opinion) Savage is the way to go if you want good quality on a buget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 a h&r for a cheap but good one but look at remingtons calibers i would say 243 7mm-08 if she never shot guns that much I agree 100%. H&R makes a great rifle for the money. If youre looking at something other than a single shot look at the Stevens. They are great, often overlooked, rifles. A new one will cost just over $200 and they come chambered in almost all cals. Personal choices for a first round deer rifle, .243 or .25-06. Just make sure that you keep the shots close with the .243 for her. They are a very adequate rifle but for a beginner there isnt much room for error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 In my opinion (and its just an opinion) Savage is the way to go if you want good quality on a buget. On a real budget you need to look at a Stevens.... They are the same rifle in a little uglier package for quite a bit less... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mule659 Posted September 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Awesome thanks guys...we are going to go check some out in a couple days and see what she likes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 My boy has a Weatherby Vanguard .243 and we really like it. If you can stretch the budget a little, I'd look at a Browning Micro Hunter in .243 or 7mm-08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorden Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 I'd say 243. or 7mm-08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 I would say the NEF (H&R) Handi-rifle in .243 with a good 4x scope. That was my first deer rifle and have shot two good whitetails including a brute of a 4x4 last year. As far as the Stevens goes...don't get one...PERIOD! I have never felt confident or comfortable with mine. Mine kicks like a mule even with a Limbsaver Recoil pad on it (the .270 kicks like 4x as much as my Win 70 .30-06). Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 I'd say 243. or 7mm-08 I got my daughter a Browning BLR in .243. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DEUCE Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 The Weatherby Vanguard in .243 would be just capitol. A tack driver on a low-medium budget. Put a Nikon prostaff 3x9 40mm BDC reticle scope on it and this puppy will hunt! "When the going gets tough, the weird turn pro!" Hunter S. Thompson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tecumseh Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 My girlfriend has a weatherby Mark V in the 280 remington and has shot several deer with it I like the caliber so much I got a 280 Rem barrel for my encore pro hunter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Remington Model Seven is a nice little rifle for a lady! As for calibers, .243, 7mm-08 or .308 all have very little recoil with lots of knock down power! They're all actually the same cartridge, just varying from .24, .28 or .30 caliber bullets. I agree. My girlfriend is using my 30-30 this year, and if she is good she will be getting a Model Seven in .243 for her birthday this coming spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasDeerHunter Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Try a Remington Model 7 in .260, great gun and caliber for a youth or woman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lugnuts Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 I bought my wife a Rem 710 youth in 243 shoots great out of the box. Has a 3x9 bushnell scope I got it for about $275 new taxes and all. Sometimes I even take it hunting myself Shoots well and carries great being it is short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nitroguy Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 I myself would opt for the .257 roberts or a .260. Both have excellent results with little recoil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BuckGrunt Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Savage modle 110 or 111 .243 7mm08 .257 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Country Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 For a modest price, the Savage model 110 series is hard to beat. I have a M116 (Stainless) in .270 Winchester and a M110 (blued synthetic) in 7mm Remington Magnum. Both shoot well...the 7mm consistently shoots 1/2 inch groups with both Federal Premium 160 NP or Winchester 150 BST, usually a single ragged hole at 100 yds. Also don't forget that the .270 Winchester can be loaded with various "managed recoil" loads that give you "better" (at least that is what the ammo manufactures claim) performance than a .30-30 with less recoil than a .243 Winchester. As she grows more acustom to the rifle, she could also move up to full power loads or even the "high energy" loads for bigger game. Maximum flexability! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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