Pathfinder
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The XS7 youth is interesting...not as crude as the stevens....better trigger/stock .
Where did you get your's ?
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The XS7 youth is interesting...not as crude as the stevens....better trigger/stock .
Where did you get your's ?
I got mine from SakoAlberta in mid-Dec for $440 shipped to my door.
I was just shooting it on the weekend looking for a good load. The trigger and stock are definately better than a stevens, which I have 2 of, and it even comes with a half decent recoil pad. I don't even mind the shorter stock on it (which is apparently the only difference with the youth model, 1" shorter pull). I might cut down the barrel to 19 or 20" but I'll see what it can do as is. I'll eventually fill the stock with foam to deaden the sound and add weight so it is balanced.
I bought an SKS for my lady. She doesn't like the heavier recoil rifles which she's tried, even from a rest. The calibre is good for deer size game out to 100 yds (depending on the groups you get with the soft point ammo), and I like it for bush carry. To my mind, the pros are these: 5 rnds semi, light recoil, decent knock-down value, not too heavy, and good "cool" factor with what I did to it.
Dorian Gray
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Didn't Savage make bolt action rifles in 30-30? I'm not sure which model they were but i've shot one before and the recoil was minimal and you still get enough bang for your buck. I think thats the way i'd go for my little lady. Anyone have any info on these rifles?
blasted_saber
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They did. I hope to inherit one from my grandfather. In fact I should carry it this year during deer just because I can.
Pathfinder
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Ruger MKII M77 in .223 stainless barrel, synthetic stock ... lightweight, weatherproof and loaded with proper bullets will drop any deer ...... mount a 3x9-40 scope and she's rocking ...
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Like I said...she really loves that Model 700 in 22-250 if she doesnt' shoot a deer with it I will
I had her shoulder the winchester model 92 today and its a great fit....alas its been retired from active duty.
I sold the stevens 200....Ill be selling my Sako AV in 338 (someone is pondering over it now.) That should leave some room in the safe for a .243 .
Pathfinder
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in the .243 Ive been thinking about the 85 gr. tsx but I doubt its necessary for Manitoulin Island Dear or any deer for that matter.
For close shots in the bush, you may want to get her a 20ga slug gun. It'll lay out a deer, and black bear, etc. Remington model 1100 is nice.
If you want to stay with a rifle, then Browning used to make an A bolt micro medallion in 308. They were sweet little rifles. They made it in 243, also. But I think you should stick with a 308 and let her practice with light loads at the range, and move up to hunting loads. A 308 will serve you better if she goes for moose in the future.
If you want to stay with a rifle, then Browning used to make an A bolt micro medallion in 308. They were sweet little rifles. They made it in 243, also. But I think you should stick with a 308 and let her practice with light loads at the range, and move up to hunting loads. A 308 will serve you better if she goes for moose in the future.
Pathfinder
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The .308 is sold.....going to new home....plus No women allowed in Moose camp
Johnny: Nothing against the Bob...just not going to happen this time...hell I like that case so much I necked it up to 6.5
Pathfinder;
When my wife got into hunting 28 years ago I took her to a gun shop where she could handle a variety of rifles. We ended up walking out with her pick, not mine, which was a very much abbreviated Remington 788 carbine in .308.
With a little tweaking it ended up being one of the most accurate rifles I’ve ever played with, so her instincts were good. I eventually restocked it with a walnut blank made into the shape she wanted.
Over the years as a Hunter Safety instructor I helped and watched enough female shooters start out that when it was our own daughter’s turn, I knew a bit more what to expect.
Anyway our eldest, like many females is very much influenced by the appearance and esthetics of her rifle, so she chose a reworked 96 Swede in 6.5x55 that I’d originally done for my late father. It works as well on the local deer for her as it did for her grandpa and she hopes to shoot a bear with it sometime soon. I have no doubt that the 130TSX she shoots will end any bear we encounter and I’d not be afraid to use that combination on moose at a reasonable distance either.
Our youngest ended up shooting a .250AI built on a 722 action and it has been an eye opener for me watching her put 100gr Hornady Spires to good use on local deer. We’ve switched to 80gr TTSX this fall for no good reason other than to try them, but a half dozen 100gr Hornadys accounted for as many deer so there you go.
If you can let the shooter handle a few firearms they will likely find one that fits their needs and tastes a bit more than the rest.
Hopefully that was some use to you. Good luck whichever way you decide.
Regards,
Dwayne
When my wife got into hunting 28 years ago I took her to a gun shop where she could handle a variety of rifles. We ended up walking out with her pick, not mine, which was a very much abbreviated Remington 788 carbine in .308.
With a little tweaking it ended up being one of the most accurate rifles I’ve ever played with, so her instincts were good. I eventually restocked it with a walnut blank made into the shape she wanted.
Over the years as a Hunter Safety instructor I helped and watched enough female shooters start out that when it was our own daughter’s turn, I knew a bit more what to expect.
Anyway our eldest, like many females is very much influenced by the appearance and esthetics of her rifle, so she chose a reworked 96 Swede in 6.5x55 that I’d originally done for my late father. It works as well on the local deer for her as it did for her grandpa and she hopes to shoot a bear with it sometime soon. I have no doubt that the 130TSX she shoots will end any bear we encounter and I’d not be afraid to use that combination on moose at a reasonable distance either.
Our youngest ended up shooting a .250AI built on a 722 action and it has been an eye opener for me watching her put 100gr Hornady Spires to good use on local deer. We’ve switched to 80gr TTSX this fall for no good reason other than to try them, but a half dozen 100gr Hornadys accounted for as many deer so there you go.
If you can let the shooter handle a few firearms they will likely find one that fits their needs and tastes a bit more than the rest.
Hopefully that was some use to you. Good luck whichever way you decide.
Regards,
Dwayne
Pathfinder
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One of these with 62 gr TSX should work well:
Hold out for the non restricted flat top
and put a 1-4 Nightforce on it. If TEOTWAWKI happens while you're camping, you'll be set when you get back to the bungalow
That is maybe the ugliest gun ive ever seen.
Pathfinder
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Thanks Dwayne,
I have Tikka LSA 65 that I could let her try but it wont fit her and its built like a tank and weighs about the same....no way Im chopping this one.
Hell I may have cut the stock on the youth rifle
Don't get me wrong - I agree 100%. I'm quite sure the OP has the ability to make the right decision for his situation. I merely wanted to offer a different view point. And who wasn't introduced to deer hunting via the venerable 94?
