I'm thinking of a new rifle for my daughter,
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2007
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I'm thinking of a new rifle for my daughter,
She's a small girl and I'm leaning towards a Weatherby Vanguard or Savage in either .243 or 7MM-08. Reason being there both affordable.
Which would you buy? This would be used for Midwest Whitetails only.
Which would you buy? This would be used for Midwest Whitetails only.
#7
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2009
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RE: I'm thinking of a new rifle for my daughter,
I know there are outfitters who do not allow it, and there use to betwo or threestatesthat did not allow it (still do?) about 20 years ago. About 10 or 15 years ago, there were some additional states looking at not having the 243 as an approved caliber. I use a 30-06 so I never paid attention to how this turned out. You really have to be careful with your bullet selection and shot placement with a 243 as there is little margin for error. Yes, the 243bullets have improved, but IMOthere are still bettercalibers than the 243 for deer that have low or moderate recoil. Don't ignore the 308 or 30-30, but I don't suggest a 25-06.
#8
RE: I'm thinking of a new rifle for my daughter,
I might be able to swing the price for a new rifle - but I'd have to see your daughter first.!! Just kidding of course. I have no exprience with the Vanguard, but I did buy my grandson a Savage 11FYCAK. It is a youth model with muzzle brake and detachable magazine. I got it in 7-08 because I also have a 7-08 and reload. Man it that rifle accurate. I mounted a Burris Fullfield II 3-9x on it and have it shooting well under 1 MOA. My best 5 shot group is .23" with several under 1/2". And the recoil with the mbrake is minimal. I'm now deciding on if I should really give it to him when he gets old enough...
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2007
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RE: I'm thinking of a new rifle for my daughter,
ORIGINAL: country1
I know there are outfitters who do not allow it, and there use to betwo or threestatesthat did not allow it (still do?) about 20 years ago. About 10 or 15 years ago, there were some additional states looking at not having the 243 as an approved caliber.
I know there are outfitters who do not allow it, and there use to betwo or threestatesthat did not allow it (still do?) about 20 years ago. About 10 or 15 years ago, there were some additional states looking at not having the 243 as an approved caliber.
ORIGINAL: country1
You really have to be careful with your bullet selection and shot placement with a 243 as there is little margin for error.
You really have to be careful with your bullet selection and shot placement with a 243 as there is little margin for error.
Having actually used the .243 to hunt whitetails, muleys, and pronghorns, I can say unequivocally that not a single one of those I've shot were lost, not a single one of them needed a second shot, and not a single one of them traveled over 50 feet after being hit. I can't say the same of my experiences with the .270 or .30-06, since I've had to finish one deer apiece with them. Does that make them bad deer rifles though?
And, compared to the .30-30, the .243 is far superior, especially out west. How you'd choose a .30-30 but dismiss the .25-06 (which is also a great deer cartridge) is .... well, interesting.
#10
RE: I'm thinking of a new rifle for my daughter,
Why not get her a Swedish sporter in 6.5x55 Husqvarna available all over these days.Good for everything up to elk + moose with zero recoil and mauser quality + class.......................Harold *******try Allan's Armory