Georgetownboys

Check out the Rem Model 7 in a .260. I picked one up for my boys to use. Was lucky enough to have it ported and some trigger work done. A great gun.

I like it better than my .270 Rem. Now I want to get my .270 done the same way.

semi

in my experience the 308 has more recoil than the 7mm-08... noticibly.

James B

You should be able to pik up a 700 Remington ADL Synthetic for about 400-424.00. I think you can shorten the stock a little on these. Last week at Scheels in Fargo ND they were selling new Savage 111 rifles new for 299.00 in 270 and 30-06. I wish I would have been in the market for one.

bigbulls

The 7mm-08 will have less recoil than the .270 (about 13 foot pounds) but the .308 will be very close to the same because of the heavier bullets in the .308 (about 17 foot pounds).

Howa rifles are very well made rifles with more and better features than most of the other big name manufacturers for less money too.

Some of the features of a Howa are:
machined one piece bolt
machined flat bottom receiver with large recoil lug
M-16 style extractor
Adjustable trigger

BENOUTHUNTIN

I think that I have narrowed my search down to a 7mm_08. But how hard is it to find ammo? It sounds like I need to take a serious look at Tikka, Howa and Savage. And if I can find a used Remington. I still haven't heard if they make a youth model. How much would a gun smith charge to chop the stock??????????

thumper47

There is only a couple of foot-lbs difference between the .270 and the 30-06, I would not recommend either for a young shooter or an un-prepared woman. My wife shoots my .270 sometimes, she is a good-sized woman and she does not like the "kick" of the 270 w/130 gr factory stuff.

The 7mm-08 is in the same range of recoil as the 7 x 57mm, which is considerd a good youth/woman's cartridge and has been killing good sized game and small for 101 years.

The 7mm-08 ammo can be found online from many different sources, I get some from "Cheaperthandirt.com" and "MidwayUSA.com." There are many others...

The Howa Youth is available at WallyWorld for $388, I believe...check it out. But, I think it is only available there in .243 and .308! Good gunsmith near me will cut down a stock and install new recoil pad for $85. That is all I can give you as a start.

Just checked the WW website and downloaded the Adobe PDF file of the Guns Catalog, the Savage youth rifle is available in 7mm-08, SV10GYMXP7mm-08, for $390 + taxes. The Winchester Model 70 Compact is also available in 7mm-08 for about $550. Good luck!

neweboarhunter

Benouthuntin,

I think you are making a good choice with the 7mm-08. Finding ammo for a 7mm-08 is very easy, every well stocked gunstor will carry it. I believe Wall-mart has it too. I think Tikkas are out of the price range you mentioned. I would stick with the Howa or Savage. If you go with Remington I would look for a M7 or a M700 Mtn rifle. Get one with a wood stock if you plan on having it altered to fit the shooter.


Aim Straight,
NBH

Striper Phil

I shoot the Winchester Model 70 270 and it doen't kick at all. Might be a little more pricy tho. Theirs also a feather weight. Any way I love the gun and recommend it.

abnhunter

Wally world has both model 70 and Rem 700 ADL. Caliber depends on the store I guess. The ones around here in Fayetteville, NC have Win M70 Super Shadow packages for just under $400. But you can't beat a Savage Package. One word: Accu-trigger. I'm a Remington guy - but if I found a good Savage used, I'd snap it up in a heartbeat.

As far caliber for wife/daughter. It depends on their size. My wife has no problem with the recoil of 30-06 or 270, but she's taller than average.

bronko22000

After shooting my frined's new Savage 111F with the Accu-trigger this past weekend, I'd say get a Savage. The metal work isn't the prettiest, nor is the stock. But for reliability and accuracy, its a pretty good bargain for the buck.
I wouldn't get the "package" deal though. I don't think the scope is too good a quality. I think its a cheap Simmons. (Simmons makes a pretty good scope but I sort of frown on the real cheapies - my opinion only)