RE: Rifle for my G/F
If you want a lever gun for her, a Savage Model 99 in 250/3000 is a sweet one she could handle. Very low recoil. But what's wrong with the 223 she is already shooting? Or are they not legal for deer in PA? Many states they are both legal and very effective. 30/30s have a surprising amount of recoil and if they don't fit you right it's worse. On paper it may be half of a 30/06 but the rifles are normally a pound or two lighter and stocked rather poorly.