So I'm 5 foot nothing, 100 lbs on a good day, but run a hobby farm throwing bales lol get the picture? deciding between a 243 or 6.5 Creedmore? Browning Micro feels good...deer/elk is what I want in my freezer. Thoughts or other considerations please? Thank you
First time gun owner need to pull the trigger on something!
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Welcome Margaret!
Your first rifle needs to be a .22 long rifle so that you learn how to shoot well.
Not only does .22 have no recoil but the ammo is quite inexpensive, which is important because you will need to shoot about a 1000 rounds in order to become proficient.
Your first rifle needs to be a .22 long rifle so that you learn how to shoot well.
Not only does .22 have no recoil but the ammo is quite inexpensive, which is important because you will need to shoot about a 1000 rounds in order to become proficient.
6.5x55 , 7-08 are what you should be going for. My wife is about your size and she shoots a .308 but she’s getting 7-08 for Christmas shhh haha..
Also agree with getting yourself a bolt action .22Lr to practice shooting well.
Also agree with getting yourself a bolt action .22Lr to practice shooting well.
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Recoil can be mitigated in several ways. The biggest thing for a smaller women is to have a rifle that actually is fitted to her.
We have several female clients of very slight stature shooting 300 Win Mag and even 50 BMG with no issue. I am not for an instant suggesting you need a boomer but with a rifle that is fitted for the female chest/shoulder and length of pull will be afar more pleasant shooting experience.
Fitting a rifle properly with a plastic stock is near impossible, my suggestion if going with a factory rifle is go with a wood stock as they can be fitted quite easily.
We have several female clients of very slight stature shooting 300 Win Mag and even 50 BMG with no issue. I am not for an instant suggesting you need a boomer but with a rifle that is fitted for the female chest/shoulder and length of pull will be afar more pleasant shooting experience.
Fitting a rifle properly with a plastic stock is near impossible, my suggestion if going with a factory rifle is go with a wood stock as they can be fitted quite easily.
100% agree on the .22LR for a first time shooter, irrespective of size, stature, etc.
When I first became a gun owner, I went from PAL rated air rifles to 2 x .22s - a Ruger 10/22 and a Savage Mark II-G. Ammo was inexpensive and allowed me to shoot regularly at my then club - a rimfire/air rifle only club (which has now joined other clubs in the gun clubs in the sky). After that, the first shotgun I ever shot was a 12ga Browning of my friend's, which unfortunately my buddy decided to prank me and loaded it with 3 1/2" magnum shells. I am a small guy and let's just say I swore off any 12ga after that - until last year when I got one but that was 15+ years later after I have shot many different calibers.
The amount of practice I was able to get with those original 22s taught and under the instruction and comaraderie of other shooters at my club taught me many valuable lessons in shooting technique, etc., despite the fact that I was (and still am) a terrible shot. I think if I started with larger calibers, my interest may have waned quickly (not akin to my shooting my first handgun of a fellow range member's, on a higher caliber - it was very frustrating I didn't even hit paper at 25 yards with a .357 revolver and a couple of 9mms, but it was until I tried the Wrangler in .22 that I realized I should have used that first and got accustomed to the feel and sights, and doing so with no recoil definitely helps.
Of course, if funds permit you can get multiple rifles and start with the .22 and then move up and compare/contrast.
When I first became a gun owner, I went from PAL rated air rifles to 2 x .22s - a Ruger 10/22 and a Savage Mark II-G. Ammo was inexpensive and allowed me to shoot regularly at my then club - a rimfire/air rifle only club (which has now joined other clubs in the gun clubs in the sky). After that, the first shotgun I ever shot was a 12ga Browning of my friend's, which unfortunately my buddy decided to prank me and loaded it with 3 1/2" magnum shells. I am a small guy and let's just say I swore off any 12ga after that - until last year when I got one but that was 15+ years later after I have shot many different calibers.
The amount of practice I was able to get with those original 22s taught and under the instruction and comaraderie of other shooters at my club taught me many valuable lessons in shooting technique, etc., despite the fact that I was (and still am) a terrible shot. I think if I started with larger calibers, my interest may have waned quickly (not akin to my shooting my first handgun of a fellow range member's, on a higher caliber - it was very frustrating I didn't even hit paper at 25 yards with a .357 revolver and a couple of 9mms, but it was until I tried the Wrangler in .22 that I realized I should have used that first and got accustomed to the feel and sights, and doing so with no recoil definitely helps.
Of course, if funds permit you can get multiple rifles and start with the .22 and then move up and compare/contrast.
If I was starting from nothing, a Tikka T1X in .22LR and then a T3X in 6.5 Creedmoor would be a solid wee collection. Add a 10/22 for semiauto fun and a 12ga shotgun for the big booms as desired.
Pay attention to bullet selection if hunting.
Pay attention to bullet selection if hunting.
Agreed. And I'd go with the Browning for sure!
The micro's are a decent rifle, and built with the smaller stock. Had one in 270 wsm I started my son with.
The 6.5 cm or even the 7-08 will work great and if you like the fit of the micro, go with it. My wife uses a 7-08 kimber Adirondack, but those are next to impossible to find in Canada since korth dropped being an importer/dealer and they have no more presence in Canada.
120gr ish range of bullets should get you your elk or deer just fine, and a little less recoil.
6.5x55 is a great caliber, but a beginner who doesn't reload should stick with 6.5 CM which is damn near the same; and has a much wider ammo availability in Canada.
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A 6.5CM or 270 would be wise investments for hunting rifles , but you will need a 22 rimfire as well . Center fire ammo is far to expensive to practise with , and a 22 rimfire would be handy around a hobby farm for small varmint control as well . A Ruger 10-22 would be a good investment .
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The browning xbolt micro is a great rifle. I got one for my wife and SIL. If it fits well, go for it.
If you're realistically going to hunt elk with it I would get it in 7mm-08 or 308 win. The micro composite has a muzzlebrake to help take recoil at the range which you can remove for hunting.
If you're dead set on the 2 calibres you mentioned, I'd go with the 6.5 CM if elk is a realistic possibility (like you're going to go more than once in your life).
If you're realistically going to hunt elk with it I would get it in 7mm-08 or 308 win. The micro composite has a muzzlebrake to help take recoil at the range which you can remove for hunting.
If you're dead set on the 2 calibres you mentioned, I'd go with the 6.5 CM if elk is a realistic possibility (like you're going to go more than once in your life).
