For a small woman I would recommend a youth model. Have her decide which one feels best to her. Remington and Savage make some dandy youth models. I got a Savage for my grandson with a detachable magazine and adjustable muzzlebrake. Blued with a black synthetic stock. I opted for the 7-08 because I already have a rifle in that chambering and a 140 gr 7mm bullet doesn't recoil much more than a 100 gr 6mm bullet. But your choices can be anything like the .243, .260, or 7-08.