Youth rifle

[bigbore375]

Hey guys I am trying to figure out what rifle I should get my girlfriend.She is only 5'2" and 98 pounds so not very big.I let her shoot my remington model 700 30'06 the other night and it is way to big for her (rifle size).So I got looking at yoputh rifles and took her down to russell sports and let her shoulder one it fits way better.So now I have to decide between three rifles.

1-Remington model 7 in 260 rem

2-Remington model 7 in 7mm-08

3-Remington sps youth in 308

what do you guys think mostly deer and maby elk

[Dick284]

700SPS youth in 7mm-08. (I'd say 243Win, but not with a 20"bbl)

700 SPS youth in 270Win(22"bbl), then use either the Remington Managed recoil ammo, or the Federal Fusion Extra lites, or reload 110gr. TSX's

Savage 11FYCAK, in 243Win, or 7mm-08

Savage 111FYCAK, in 270Win, same loads as above.

NEF Handi Youth in 243Win, or 7mm-08


Seeing that elk is on the list I'd be inclinded to go 7mm-08.

[Tredeb]

Originally Posted by Dick284

700SPS youth in 7mm-08. (I'd say 243Win, but not with a 20"bbl)

700 SPS youth in 270Win(22"bbl), then use either the Remington Managed recoil ammo, or the Federal Fusion Extra lites, or reload 110gr. TSX's

Savage 11FYCAK, in 243Win, or 7mm-08

Savage 111FYCAK, in 270Win, same loads as above.

NEF Handi Youth in 243Win, or 7mm-08


Seeing that elk is on the list I'd be inclinded to go 7mm-08.

This seems like a good opportunity to get set up for reloading so you can taylor the rounds to suit her level of tolerance.

I would try, "To be perfectly honest, Honey, I don't want the hassle of reloading, but Dick said it would be the best way to get you set up for hunting so I am willing to give it a try for you."

Myself, I would lean toward the larger guns(270) and lighter rounds. As she shoots, she may become more tolerant of the recoil and she may be able to go to a hotter load.

[falco]

Originally Posted by Dick284

700SPS youth in 7mm-08. (I'd say 243Win, but not with a 20"bbl)

700 SPS youth in 270Win(22"bbl), then use either the Remington Managed recoil ammo, or the Federal Fusion Extra lites, or reload 110gr. TSX's

Savage 11FYCAK, in 243Win, or 7mm-08

Savage 111FYCAK, in 270Win, same loads as above.

NEF Handi Youth in 243Win, or 7mm-08


Seeing that elk is on the list I'd be inclinded to go 7mm-08.

I fully agree with Dick. My 12 year-old son started shooting a weatherby vanguard compact in 7mm-08 and he loves it .He's not very big (90 lbs.) and the recoil is very manageable( way less than a .308 in my opinion).

[honda450]

I was going to buy a youth model for my son as well back a few years ago. But decided on a full size Model 700 SPS stainless in 708. He was 12 at the time. Glad I went that route as he grew like a weed. I love that rifle too. Put a Burris Fullfield 2 on it 3-9-40, ballistic du.

[Okotokian]

Originally Posted by honda450

I was going to buy a youth model for my son as well back a few years ago. But decided on a full size Model 700 SPS stainless in 708. He was 12 at the time. Glad I went that route as he grew like a weed. I love that rifle too. Put a Burris Fullfield 2 on it 3-9-40, ballistic du.

Man, I'm not familiar with the caliber, but a .708 must kick something fearsome. Tough kid! LOL

[honda450]

Okie I am a lazy typer. Total keystokes saved 22.