Dunno how true this is, but here's the best story I can find.
Remington 720 - Calguns.net
Well - what do you want to know?
The 720 is based upon the 1917 military rifle - it is strong as heck - more accurate than I am - and is a beautiful rifle.
It has a neat story to tell as well (and I am...
Used to when I was using my grandfather's rifles. Never went back after being able to afford my first left handed rifle.
It took some time to get used to not dropping the rifle to work the bolt.
Just guessing, but it probably makes you right eye dominant. It's not that difficult to learn to work a bolt. It's a pain to use the wrong eye to see the target.
I'm in precisely the same boat as you except that I'm looking for a little more long range performance prairie dog rifle.
You didn't mention a caliber. I've been looking at .243 and found either the savage 10 predator hunter, 16 weather warrior both with accustock or the 14 american classic...
Most ranges have rentals. Let her shoot a few and find one that feels comfortable. She should be able to hold it naturally with good trigger reach and it should point fairly well.
The Ruger SR line is dead reliable and easy to shoot. I've heard the same about the M&P line from Smith and...
Technical information is key. I dug out an old varmint rifle thinking I'd go dog hunting this summer. Was looking for reloading data and scope information. The best answers, or at least the answers I liked best for both questions were here.