Don't know why my first attempt didn't post, but here goes again. I bought a Remington model five about 5 months ago, real walnut stock, great checkering, sling swivels, looks like a smaller version of the 700. It has a 3x9 Burris on it and it just doesn't miss. Five ground hogs and counting. Easy to cock, easy to shoot and extremely accurate, all parts fit well, stock is inletted evenly, stock and barrel finish is very good. I would highly reccomend the Remington both as a good choice for a beginning shooter and it'll still fit when she's older----John H