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Heavy hitting/light recoil elk/moose/griz rifle for the misses
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<blockquote data-quote="tylercleary" data-source="post: 166292" data-attributes="member: 3562"><p>Metau,</p><p> How hardcore of a hunter is your wife? How many times have you both been to Alaska to hunt? Do you have a trip to Alaska planned? Does she hunt without you? I think it would be best to be more practical and gear your choice for the majority of the hunts she likely to experience</p><p></p><p>If you wife is small in stature and already has problems with her shoulder, I'd rule out the magnums right off the bat in a carry rifle - If it hurts her to shoot it, she's going to reach for her 25-06 and dread shooting the new rifle.</p><p></p><p>Take advantage of the new light weight technology and build her a light weight rifle that is well balanced. I'd try and go lighter than her current rifle - she'll appreciate it and it shouldn't be that hard. Get a removable muzzle brake with protective crew on cap. She can practice with the muzzle brake and remove it for hunting (…it goes along ways in removing a flinch response).</p><p></p><p>If she always hunts with you then you can definitely go with a milder caliber that still gets the job done. A 308 with a 1 in 10 twist can shoot heavy bullets and is fine for short distances. I'd say a 7mm-08 with a fast twist is okay; really either caliber is fine for most animals in North America if you eliminate the big bears. If by chance you do go for the big bruins, you can carry your big stick for back up.</p><p></p><p>If you build her something she enjoys shooting, is light weight and is accurate, she's going to grab for it every time. If she hurts every time she shoots it, then you'll be going to Alaska with your buddies…. Hmmmmmm.</p><p></p><p></p><p>TAC</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tylercleary, post: 166292, member: 3562"] Metau, How hardcore of a hunter is your wife? How many times have you both been to Alaska to hunt? Do you have a trip to Alaska planned? Does she hunt without you? I think it would be best to be more practical and gear your choice for the majority of the hunts she likely to experience If you wife is small in stature and already has problems with her shoulder, I’d rule out the magnums right off the bat in a carry rifle - If it hurts her to shoot it, she’s going to reach for her 25-06 and dread shooting the new rifle. Take advantage of the new light weight technology and build her a light weight rifle that is well balanced. I’d try and go lighter than her current rifle - she’ll appreciate it and it shouldn’t be that hard. Get a removable muzzle brake with protective crew on cap. She can practice with the muzzle brake and remove it for hunting (…it goes along ways in removing a flinch response). If she always hunts with you then you can definitely go with a milder caliber that still gets the job done. A 308 with a 1 in 10 twist can shoot heavy bullets and is fine for short distances. I’d say a 7mm-08 with a fast twist is okay; really either caliber is fine for most animals in North America if you eliminate the big bears. If by chance you do go for the big bruins, you can carry your big stick for back up. If you build her something she enjoys shooting, is light weight and is accurate, she’s going to grab for it every time. If she hurts every time she shoots it, then you’ll be going to Alaska with your buddies…. Hmmmmmm. TAC [/QUOTE]
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