.270, .308, .30-06 would all be good for what you want.

Ill second that. My 14 year old son andI both killed deer this year with a Remington model seven stainless 7mm-08

Ok, so as I said I don't know a lot, thats why I'm here. Whats the difference between a 7mm and a 7mm-08

.280 remington or 30/06 would be some good choices.Theres a lot of good calibers out there and everyone has there favorites.I shoot a .280 so im a little bias towards it

This is why God made the .308.


It can do anything in North America and there is a plethora of cheap, very high quality military ammo out there. Plus it's so common that almost any rifle you decide on will be chambered in it. Plus it's probalby the tamest .30 caliber in terms of recoil and cost. It's a very good performer up there with the .270, .280 etc. Add also that it can be had in a wide selection of bullet weights, and per grain of powder it is the most efficient cartridge out there.

dmacl...The 7mm-08 is a .308 case necked down to a 7mm or .284..
Came out in 1980 if I remember correctly, it had been a wildcat for several years, until Remington made it a factory loading...My brother has had one since 1982 or so...The most popular bullet weight is 140grs, and most factory loadings are 2850fps or so...The 7mm-08 would be a good choice...

But, depending on how often you go elk hunting the 30-06 is better....Just use reduced recoil loadings for your wife and daughter...Use 150 or 165 gr bullets for deer and antelope and 180 grs for elk...I believe it was Jack O'Connor that said he preferred a .270 for hunters going after deer sized game and smaller and a 30-06 for hunters going after deer sized game and larger...

IfI was in your situationI would buy either a Savage or Remington with wood stock.
Iwould cut the wood stock down and add a good recoil pad for the smaller stature shooters and get myself an aftermarket stock.

I prefer the good ol 30'06.
I think if a person cant kill what they wanna kill with a .22lr a 12ga. and '06 they might as well hang up thier huntin' hat.
I own a couple magnums they are nice but not necessary.

Although I feel that the .308 Winchester is better suited to your needs.

My opinion

The 7mm-08 would work well but you would have to check the availability of this round. The 308 would also be an excellent choice being that it’s very popular as previously mentioned...

I agree with Trailer. A Remington 700 in 308 or 7mm-08. If money is tight you might want tolook ata Howa 1500 in 308.

I would get a .270. You can shoot some higher power shells and let her shoot the reduced recoil sheels from Federal.