Starter rifle?

Voomer hss the best advice, 22 lr is great for learning the basics and getting allot of cheap shooting in, but exonomy wise a zastava or cz in 7.62x39 might not be a bad staring place. Maybe looking the 6.5x55 the recoil on that one isn't too tough and its the perfect deer calibre. Also STAY AWAY from Savage centerfire rifles... they are not worth the money.
 
Buy a decent quality bolt 22lr, ie CZ455, savage TR mark ii .or look on the EE for an older mossberg. Put on a similar optic you want to hunt with. Practice a lot .Shoot off bags and free standing. Use a decent ammo like cci mini mag not junk bulk ammo as you'll always doubt your accuracy. If you can only afford one center fire for WT hunting look into a Weatherby vanguard 2 in 243 win. Not a lot of recoil and more knock down power than the 223.If you want to shoot a lot of center fire as well then I would recommend 223 as you can get decent ammo for it at just over .50 cents per round. You can hunt with 223 depending on your province, perfectly legal here in BC.
 
The equipment exchange,ie the classifieds section on this site.I have 2 older mossbergs that shoot very well ,one was $200 and the other $150
 
I bought a 22 to start but in the end it was a waste in terms of training for hunting. You'd be better off getting an inexpensive center-fire for the same price. Also, there are not too many cases where shooting a moving deer is a good idea. That would make me very nervous.

The most instructive thing I have done in learning to hunt was getting out in the woods and finding the animals. If you see a moving deer try whistling and stopping it. Much easier to hit standing still.

Kyle
 
Save your pennies. Buy a Marlin XT22 with walnut stock or a Savage Mark II. These are as good as any 22LR rifle will be and you don't have to "baby" it to death. When you're ready for the hunt, use the KISS concept and buy something that will last a lifetime and be enjoyed. You won't regret buying either a Marlin 336 in 30-30, a Remington Model 7 in 7mm-08, or a Weatherby Vanguard in 270 win. to name but a few All have been proven and time-tested. Good luck!
 
How about getting something like a mosin nagat?, bolt action and crappy tire has em for under $200 and the ammo is cheap too. With the bigger caliber once you get used to the gun you dont need to upgrade to something different for hunting. 7.62x54 will take anything down. All you need to do is go get the hunting rounds for it and your set.
 
Another one I'd say is a good buy for someone getting into the deer game.... I have 2 of these 783's, 30'06 and 7RM, both really impressed me for the price. Well made and quite accurate.


783 no scope $389
https://www.wolverinesupplies.com/P...del-783-Synthetic--243-Winchester--22--Barrel
Package rifle in FDE $450
https://www.wolverinesupplies.com/P..._Remington-783-Scoped-Flat-Dark-Earth-243-WIN
Compact version package which might be the best one for lugging around $437.
https://www.wolverinesupplies.com/P...--Barrel-W-3-9x40-Scope-Synthetic-Stock-Black

.243Win is mild recoil, factory ammo is cheap and easy to find, it's a super accurate cartridge, stick to 100gr offerings for deer and you will have no problems putting one down.
 
First rifle I would suggest would be a 22LR bolt action. The Savages are usually lower in cost then some of the other brands. And having owned them i would suggest spending a bit more on a CZ 455 22LR. These are a step up from a Savage - and you will enjoy the CZ for as long as you want to keep the rifle. If funds are tight you could buy the Savage so you can get started sooner rather then later.
When you step up to a center fire rifle you will find that there is more recoil. Start with something you will be able to handle - like a 30-30, or a 7mm08. There is more recoil - but it is not that bad at all. And I always suggest that you wear hearing protection. Especially with center fire rifles. This will protect your hearing and you will not be reacting to the "BANG" of a center fire rifle's increased sound in the detonation of the round going off. This works very well for new shooters and I still use them myself when testing and sighting in a rifle.
 
As always Boomer has good advice.
Please do the deer and other game animals a favour and do not take "running/moving" shots.... Too easy to end up with wounding game that is never recovered.
Best to take for sure kill shots only.
 
Another quick thought. If she has no experience with a firearm, make sure she has excellent hearing protection when she fires the CF the first few times, at least. I've noticed that noise, more than recoil, tends to make people flinch. Not always the case, but often.
 
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