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10-31-2004 | 11:29 AM
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From: SW Virginia
RE: Rifle for wife for xmas, suggestions?
Several choices come to mind. Just be sure to let her pick HER rifle. She's the one gonna' have to use it, and be sure it fits her.
1. Ruger 77RL - Ultra-Light: Lightweight, 20"barrel, avail. in .308Win., .270Win., and 30- 06, among others.
2. Ruger 77RSI - full/mannlicher style stock, 18-1/2" barrel, avail. in .270Win., .308Win.
and 30-06.
3. Remington Model 7: Laminated stk., blue, 20"barrel, avail. in .308Win., and 7mm-08.
Also avail. in a youth model (shorter stock) in 7mm-08.
4. Remington 700ADL Synthetic: Avail. in .308Win., 270Win., 30-06, etc., AND
also avail. in a youth model.
Check out the websites for Remington, Ruger, Winchester, Savage, etc.
1. Ruger 77RL - Ultra-Light: Lightweight, 20"barrel, avail. in .308Win., .270Win., and 30- 06, among others.
2. Ruger 77RSI - full/mannlicher style stock, 18-1/2" barrel, avail. in .270Win., .308Win.
and 30-06.
3. Remington Model 7: Laminated stk., blue, 20"barrel, avail. in .308Win., and 7mm-08.
Also avail. in a youth model (shorter stock) in 7mm-08.
4. Remington 700ADL Synthetic: Avail. in .308Win., 270Win., 30-06, etc., AND
also avail. in a youth model.
Check out the websites for Remington, Ruger, Winchester, Savage, etc.
10-31-2004 | 09:19 PM
#4
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RE: Rifle for wife for xmas, suggestions?
some good suggestions so far... here are a few more 1) Ruger #1 no action, makes for a shorter gun regardless of caliber. 2) remington 600 or 660 -the prdacessor to the model7 3)savage 99 - in a 250 savage there might not be a better womans/kids gun caliber combination. 4)Remington 673 ?(I think they sell this in the 270 short mag.) have fun hunting w/ the wife
10-31-2004 | 10:24 PM
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RE: Rifle for wife for xmas, suggestions?
a gun for the wife? I would think a 223 would knocker arse over teakettle...
Oh you meant for her to use? I first thought 270 but you said 308 and thats a GREAT caliber for a lil woman. Riflewise check out the stainless model 7 in that cal. Stainless, light and compact (synthetc stock as well). Would be an awfully easy rifle for her and still do what needs to be done.
Good luck,
RA
Oh you meant for her to use? I first thought 270 but you said 308 and thats a GREAT caliber for a lil woman. Riflewise check out the stainless model 7 in that cal. Stainless, light and compact (synthetc stock as well). Would be an awfully easy rifle for her and still do what needs to be done.
Good luck,
RA
10-31-2004 | 11:04 PM
#6
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From: ne bama
RE: Rifle for wife for xmas, suggestions?
two years ago i bought my wife a rem model 7 s/s in 260 rem and i carry the gun most of the time, it's sweet shooting plenty of deer killin power and my 10yr old grandson will shoot it. i would suggest a 260, 7mm-08, or a 223
11-01-2004 | 01:28 AM
#7
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: MARYLAND
RE: Rifle for wife for xmas, suggestions?
Savage seems to make some nice, light, compact rifles. Got a 30.06 myself. Only drawback I have found to light and small is that they kick like mules. If you look around you can pick up a savage for pretty cheap. If she doesn't like it sell it and get something she likes but I do agree with the let her pick it out part. She will be the one shooting it.