RE: girl needs help finding a gun
 

In my opinion the 270 is one of the flatter shooting centerfire cartridges. If you can handle it I would stick with it. Like said, you won't get any flatter or more energy farther out with LESS recoil. It just isn't going to happen.

The .243 or 25-06 are nice calibers for small shooters, but you will give up some power.

Keep in mind every gun is different as far as recoil is concerned and gun fit means a LOT. If you were to get a .270 that fit you better it might feel better. A heavier gun will handle recoil better as well. I would also suggest a good quality reciol pad, like a simms or simalar.

I pretty much agree with everything else that was said by the others.

And congrats on the deer.

Paul

RE: girl needs help finding a gun
 

When it comes to deer...the 270 is never the wrong answer...

RE: girl needs help finding a gun
 

If your shooting the 270 well stick with it, a 270 has killed almost every thing on this earth.

RE: girl needs help finding a gun
 

thanks yall i gess i will be sticking to the .270. i didnt even notice the recoil on it. i may try my boyfriends 7mm. and see if i like it or not.

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Excellent plan. My I add sounds like you have a level head aboutyour new found love, that will surely bode well for your future and long term success(growing obsession of this sport). Cudos and congrats on your first of many big game animals I'm sure:)

RE: girl needs help finding a gun
 

stick with the .270 i bought one for my girlfriend and she loves it. and so do i

RE: girl needs help finding a gun
 

3 things Kendo:

1. Congrats on your first deer!!!!!!
2. How much where you looking at spending?
3. Whatever you do....get something nicer and more bad ass than your b/f's hahahahahah!!!!

~Cam

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Gun envy....I like that!

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Kendo,
Pay more attention on how the rifle fits you than the round its chambered in. If you aren't very tall a short action rifle like a remington model 7 in 7mm08 or a Browning Micro medallion might fit and balance better in your hands. As for wanting something more powerful than a .270 unless you hunt larger animals like elk or moose then there is absolutely no need. In fact you can step down to a 25-06 and get the same range with less recoil, which is always easier to shoot.

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Girl needs help finding a gun, hmmm? Go for the .300 Win Mag!