Good youth/ladies rifle

[Al Bundy]

My wife been borrowing a 308 and likes it real good. Its big for her and heavy though as its full size. So.. Santa is going to bring her one that fits her. Question is.. which one?? Should be a youth model.  Anyone have suggestions for a good youth model? Im not real worried the caliber much. thinking a 308 though.

[NYbuck50]

Im in the same boat. My life is only 5'1. I've been looking at a H&R single shot in .243 They have a combo for under 300 and a youth model with a shorter stock that i think would fit nicely. Let me know what you end up with

[gfdeputy2]

take a look at the Ruger American they make the .308 in full size & compact they are very light & not much recoil a lot of bang for your buck great feeling bolt adjustable set trigger you will need a scope as they do not have iron sights bought one for my daughter & she loves it. Her's is full size but I am going to buy the compact also

[Early]

Do remember that as you go to a lighter, compact rifle...recoil increases.  A lightweight, youth model in .308 could be a real bruiser.  I have one of the original Remington Model Sevens in .308.  It KICKS!!!  A couple years ago, I bought the new Remington Model Seven CDL in .260 cal.  It is much more pleasant to shoot.  The single shot .243 mentioned would be a good choice also.  Good luck....Great Christmas gift!

[gfdeputy2]

Early my daughter was 14 when I bought it & I agree with you on light vs recoil but I was suprised with this she weighed maybe 100#s  & would shoot box after box if I could afford it (federal 150 grain)

it really does not have a lot of recoil

[Early]

I'm glad she likes that Ruger.  I have heard great things about them....Just no experience with them myself.

[ants]

                                                                                                                                                   The Ruger American "compact " Is a cut down version of the standard American and its available in all standard hunting calibers including .308, 7mm-08, .243…. Excellent, accurate rifle for around $400.00

It would be my #1 choice.

[shawnhu]

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[Al Bundy]

Y recoil is a concern.  Ireally wanted to give her my savage 111 and get a Browning to match my BPS.. but I guess I cant do that for xmas.

 

 

[Yotehntr]

Look at the Savage Axis XP in youth they come in .243 and 7mm-08 both great cartridges for women.  As far as looking at a New England goes.... Stay away from them...for the price you can get the AXIS XP a clip fed bolt action for $319.99 at Herb Philipsons. 

[Al Bundy]

Looks pretty good for the Ruger American compact. I found a 7mm 08 on the shelf about an hour and 15 drive away (one way...) in PA. Or I found a .308 on the shelf 15 mins from where I will be Christmas eve in NY. Could get it on the way into town Tues...  (Side note: I didnt really like the attitude of the guy in PA. Kept trying to hang up. Asked price, sure its compact, store hours, etc. Kept trying to get off the phone. I need to call back to make 100% sure the gun in fact was the compact in 7m 08 IF I choose that one)

 

The more I looked the more I thought a 7mm 08 would be better choice, recoil wise. What to do...  Is there lot of diff recoil wise between .308 and 7mm 08, especially in this gun?   The easier choice would be the .308. I really dont want to do that to her though IF recoil is a big thing. She did shoot the thompson .308 with zero issuues but that is a much heavier gun I think.

 

Also anyone have recommendations for a scope? Scopes and rifles are new territory for me and I am learning as I go.

 

Thanks!!

[thphm]

Have you thought about a semi auto or a pump in .308 ,I had an old Remy. 740 in 30 - 06 was not  bad at all and a friend has a Remy. pump in .308 loves it. And both have a box type mag. which is nice.

Scopes I have had everything from factory added lower quality to the most expensive  threw the years Fixed and variable  power.It all depends on your how much you can spend.For a .308 a 3 to 9 power would be a good choice.

[DanceswithSkunks]

Remington model 7 in 7mm-08 or an older 788 bolt action with detachable box magazine in either .308 or 7mm-08. Local store had a 788 in .308 I bought for my niece.

[Pygmy]

Those Rem 788s had a reputation of being REAL accurate, even though they are ugly as a side order of s**t...

I'm a big fan of the 7mm08 myself... Performs well on game, accurate, and kicks noticably less than other chamberings with similar performance, like the .270, .280, 30-06 or .308.

[noodle one]

take a look at the Ruger American they make the .308 in full size & compact they are very light & not much recoil a lot of bang for your buck great feeling bolt adjustable set trigger you will need a scope as they do not have iron sights bought one for my daughter & she loves it. Her's is full size but I am going to buy the compact also

X2 on the Ruger in compact. A real nice gun and will be a good fit for someone of small frame. I had the 7mm08 and it was a tack driver. I also would look at a 243 as that is a good cal. for deer or bear that she would come across. I have taken deer with both cal. and they do the job as good as a 308 with less kick..

[breethwithme]

I have a remington 700 in. 308 and its a great gun little pricey but a 400 yarder + for sure. I like the. 308 cause ammo is still around and fairly cheap. Can order brass online for 11.34 for 20 rounds. I put a luepold on it and have slayed the deer with it.

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Edited December 23, 2013 by breethwithme