Looking for a good rifle

[Firedad]

For our area (availability) and what you're looking use it for 6.5 creedmoor is hard to beat. Sportsmans warehouse would be the best place to handle a few rifles to see what feels right. If there is something you'd like to check out that they don't have in stock make the short trip into Reno and you'd find what you're looking for.

 

[Rosebud]

Haven't seen one in a while, but savage made a lady hunter. Great rifle. Perfect fit for most women.

 

[DoneNOut]

Ruger American, Rem 700, Tikka, and drop it into an adjustable stock. KRG Bravo comes to mind. Then all the fitment worries are over.

 

[memtb]

I knew nothing about the Weatherby Camilla….just looked it up. It looks pretty nice and is even offered in two practical hunting rifle cartridges for most game! memtb

 

[akdad]

Ok so this is my disclaimer. I'm not huge weatherby fan no reason just don't have any and they aren't my thing. I spent a long time getting wife perfect gun what I thought she should like. Turns out she likes what she likes
The Camilla is totally different stock. It's not even straight!!!! Feels super weird to me but comfortable to her maybe that says something
I just took some pictures next to a stock rem 700 youth stock. The rem stock is directly under the Camilla. Bolts were pulled out.
The grip is shaped way differently and it's small so those with smaller hands fit better. The second picture shows the stocks crazy shape. Not trying to change anyone's mind just I know that I personally had never seen one and assumed it was simply shorter pull.

 

[DoneNOut]

Ok so this is my disclaimer. I'm not huge weatherby fan no reason just don't have any and they aren't my thing. I spent a long time getting wife perfect gun what I thought she should like. Turns out she likes what she likes
The Camilla is totally different stock. It's not even straight!!!! Feels super weird to me but comfortable to her maybe that says something
I just took some pictures next to a stock rem 700 youth stock. The rem stock is directly under the Camilla. Bolts were pulled out.
The grip is shaped way differently and it's small so those with smaller hands fit better. The second picture shows the stocks crazy shape. Not trying to change anyone's mind just I know that I personally had never seen one and assumed it was simply shorter pull.
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GEEZO! Heck, I want one of these for myself!

 

[slas]

I vote 243 also. Great beginning with low recoil and good for deer and coyotes. I run a Rem model 7 that has taken more deer than any rifle I have.

 

[Firedad]

243 rifle is hard to find here. I've seen multiple people searching to buy one. Why not just 6.5cm?

 

[slas]

243 rifle is hard to find here. I've seen multiple people searching to buy one. Why not just 6.5cm?

Other than the 6.5 Creedmoor has nearly 50% more free recoil energy than the . 243 Winchester, no particular reason.

 

[jpfrog]

243 rifle is hard to find here. I've seen multiple people searching to buy one. Why not just 6.5cm?

While I typically agree with finding what is most available locally, .243 Winchester ammo is pretty widely available online at most larger retailers and can be ordered/shipped to anyone legally able to purchase from anywhere in the country. Same can be said for the rifle, as well, by having it shipped to your local FFL, or your local big box store may be able to have one shipped to them from another location.

Since this is a first rifle, and coyotes are mentioned, a .243 is a great choice as it is a good caliber for coyotes (regardless of user experience) and the cartridge itself is pretty soft in the recoil department- something new shooters often appreciate. It is acceptable on deer, though bigger the animal gets you'd be better suited with a bigger cartridge in most cases. The 6.5 Creedmoor is also a great cartridge that will handle most deer sized game pretty well. It also has a wide availability of factory ammo, but will have a little more recoil than the .243 Winchester. All of this can be reduced on either rifle with a nice muzzle brake, though. We can assume distances will be relatively short (under 300 yards) at first, and with either the .243 or the 6.5 Creedmoor, you can grow into longer distances as you practice and get better reading wind.

For a light, handy rifle around the homestead, look for a smaller profile barrel with a shorter length (22" would be common on a factory rifle). Stainless barrel/action with a composite/polymer stock will hold up against the elements, but a classic blued finish with a walnut stock will pull at the heartstrings of even the most hardened individual. And this will be your rifle, so you want to love it and you want it to fit your personality as well as your intended use.

Go to as many stores as you have time to visit, and try as many rifles as you can (even if they are not in a cartridge you think you'd be interested in)...holding them will let you see how it feels in your hands/against your shoulder. Cycle the bolt, pull the trigger if they'll let you. All of the little details will impact your final decision, and you have every right to be as thorough as you want.

Good luck!

 

[30378wbymag]

While I typically agree with finding what is most available locally, .243 Winchester ammo is pretty widely available online at most larger retailers and can be ordered/shipped to anyone legally able to purchase from anywhere in the country. Same can be said for the rifle, as well, by having it shipped to your local FFL, or your local big box store may be able to have one shipped to them from another location.

Since this is a first rifle, and coyotes are mentioned, a .243 is a great choice as it is a good caliber for coyotes (regardless of user experience) and the cartridge itself is pretty soft in the recoil department- something new shooters often appreciate. The 6.5 Creedmoor is also a great cartridge, with a wide availability of factory ammo, but will have a little more recoil than the .243 Winchester. All of this can be reduced on either rifle with a nice muzzle brake, though. We can assume distances will be relatively short (under 300 yards) at first, and with either the .243 or the 6.5 Creedmoor, you can grow into longer distances as you practice and get better reading wind.

For a light, handy rifle around the homestead, look for a smaller profile barrel with a shorter length (22" would be common on a factory rifle). Stainless barrel/action with a composite/polymer stock will hold up against the elements, but a classic blued finish with a walnut stock will pull at the heartstrings of even the most hardened individual. And this will be your rifle, so you want to love it and you want it to fit your personality as well as your intended use.

Go to as many stores as you have time to visit, and try as many rifles as you can (even if they are not in a cartridge you think you'd be interested in)...holding them will let you see how it feels in your hands/against your shoulder. Cycle the bolt, pull the trigger if they'll let you. All of the little details will impact your final decision, and you have every right to be as thorough as you want.

Good luck!

Sound dad advice there, I don't have daughters but if I did, this ^^^

 

[inquiringmind]

Hey y'all, I'm an 18 year old girl looking to get a rifle and was wondering if someone could point me in a good direction

Thanks in advance

Thanks for all the good advice y'all, and thanks to the federal agent comment, that made me laugh. I'll definitely be adding to my collection now and itching to learn more

 

[std7mag]

Ok so this is my disclaimer. I'm not huge weatherby fan no reason just don't have any and they aren't my thing. I spent a long time getting wife perfect gun what I thought she should like. Turns out she likes what she likes
The Camilla is totally different stock. It's not even straight!!!! Feels super weird to me but comfortable to her maybe that says something
I just took some pictures next to a stock rem 700 youth stock. The rem stock is directly under the Camilla. Bolts were pulled out.
The grip is shaped way differently and it's small so those with smaller hands fit better. The second picture shows the stocks crazy shape. Not trying to change anyone's mind just I know that I personally had never seen one and assumed it was simply shorter pull.
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The Weatherby Lady Camilla and Savage Lady Hunter stocks actually had weman in their development process giving their feedback.

So often we hear guys looking for a rifle for their significant other and worried about cartridge rather than fit.

A properly fitting stock will negate quite a bit of felt recoil.
And seeing as @inquiringmind has already mentioned extensive shotgun experience, i believe we are focusing too much on recoil.

As mentioned, welcome to the forum!!
And i wholeheartedly agree with those that suggested going to different shops and holding (shouldering, trigger pull, bolt smoothness) as you can!

 

[simo hayha]

If you got a little $ to spend get a bergara or Tikka, both make nice factory rifle's.


If on a budget, lots of choices here
Savage Axis
Rem 783 are two good choices for hunting




Deer and yote hunting in compact rifle with factory ammo. Idd go 6.5 grendel