ORIGINAL: flipmo
My wife's birthday is coming up soon and we have talked about her getting her own hunting rifle. I have looked around and I'm not sure what to get her. I am thinking of .270 or .243. She has shot my 30-06 but she is not sure about the 30-06 she has shot my 7mm but say's hell no to that. I want to get some thing with a little less recoil but still the distance and punch for that whitetail. Can i get some opinions on this matter or what does some of your wife's shoot. Thanks flipmo
For the rifle, just think of itas trying on rings: you put on a bunch of different ones, 'til one just jumps out at you.
For the cartridge, I'd suggest .243 to .270. The former is certainly good enough for deer, while the latter manages to harvest elk & moose every Fall in the hands of competent shooters. .260, 6.5 x 55, 7x57, 7mm-08 would all be wonderful choices.
Remember: if the rifle fits her perfectly, the recoil issue mysteriously disappears.
FC