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<blockquote data-quote="Wild_Bill" data-source="post: 83346" data-attributes="member: 4785"><p>What about a model7 Youth they are built for smaller shooters in mind and the calibr's are also matched. I would look at the 260 and 7mm08 if she could shoot the 7mm08 without a recoil problem go with it but if not the 260 would be ample. With the 260 load it with 160gr Norma bullets and you will duplicats the 6.5x55 that is a standard Moose calibre in europe. I know it does not have a fancy wood stock but the synthetic stocks tend to absorb recoil better and are more durable. you could also have a wood stock made down the track if required. The 260 has a hardwood stock and the 7mm08 a synthetic. I think the 7mm08 could be the best option because if you are handloading you can use slow powders and light bullets to reduce the recoil and just have some heavy loads for the large animals in the field im geusing shee will not even feel the recoil in the middle of a hunt. Also the 3 position safety if you must have one there are aftermarket designs you can fit to a remington but i dont see the need. If recoil is a problem dont even consider a 280, 284, 270 or 3006 as all will create more recoil the 7mm08 is what i would think max i would not even consider a 308 as in a light rifle they realy go off i had a 308 brno and it had mort recoil than my Model 7SS in 7mm SAUM.</p><p></p><p>Cheers Bill</p><p>Australia</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Wild_Bill, post: 83346, member: 4785"] What about a model7 Youth they are built for smaller shooters in mind and the calibr's are also matched. I would look at the 260 and 7mm08 if she could shoot the 7mm08 without a recoil problem go with it but if not the 260 would be ample. With the 260 load it with 160gr Norma bullets and you will duplicats the 6.5x55 that is a standard Moose calibre in europe. I know it does not have a fancy wood stock but the synthetic stocks tend to absorb recoil better and are more durable. you could also have a wood stock made down the track if required. The 260 has a hardwood stock and the 7mm08 a synthetic. I think the 7mm08 could be the best option because if you are handloading you can use slow powders and light bullets to reduce the recoil and just have some heavy loads for the large animals in the field im geusing shee will not even feel the recoil in the middle of a hunt. Also the 3 position safety if you must have one there are aftermarket designs you can fit to a remington but i dont see the need. If recoil is a problem dont even consider a 280, 284, 270 or 3006 as all will create more recoil the 7mm08 is what i would think max i would not even consider a 308 as in a light rifle they realy go off i had a 308 brno and it had mort recoil than my Model 7SS in 7mm SAUM. Cheers Bill Australia [/QUOTE]
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