+1 for the 7mm08REM suggestion as well. I've taken Elk cleanly with the little 7mm08 and while I wouldn't go over 250 yards for the shot on an Elk, it does an excellent job. Premium bullet selection would be a MUST with the 7mm08 going after an Elk but regular cup and core selections would be fine for deer or speed goats. Less recoil equals more practice time at the bench. If she develops a flinch from a rifle that has just too much recoil for her to handle well then she will be taking a serious chance of missing, or worse, wounding whatever game she is pursuing.