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<blockquote data-quote="HARPERC" data-source="post: 920692" data-attributes="member: 30671"><p>I was going to greet humor with humor, but cracked my head on the ice this morning, and was afraid it sounded better in my head than what was likely to come out.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" /></p><p>I know, from socal LA you're thinking how did he get his head in the glass. If you're hunting Montana in November you'll understand better after that.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p>A lot of wife/daughter/friend questions here. More female input should be helpful.</p><p>One factor in deciding which way to go is your access to a quality gunsmith. A turn key set up has it's merits, especially one with an accuracy guarantee. My experience with female shooters is the general rule of 1/3 less upper body strength (average man to average woman) is correct a fair amount of the time. Take the time make it fit, and life is better.</p><p>A quick look at Len's rifles, and 8.5lbs is about the bottom. 2lbs Nightforce and rings, with sling, and perhaps bipod your 9lbs goes fast. Places to shave weight-barrel length, action length, LOP stock cut to your shorter arms. The 308 family of cartridges work well for me in such systems.</p><p>I had a 6mm Remington built many years ago, a 600 Remington action, 20" Shilen barrel (taper?), Brown Precision Kevlar stock 12.75" LOP, 2.5-8x Leupold with tall target turret, Picattiny/Weaver base, Leupold rings, cheap nylon sling. I just weighed it and 7.7lbs is where it sits. A lot of first deer and antelope have been taken with it. Small changes up and down to be debated, but there it is. That Leupold is 19 ounces. OOPs went back and looked that Leupold is 11.4 ounces</p><p>Welcome!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HARPERC, post: 920692, member: 30671"] I was going to greet humor with humor, but cracked my head on the ice this morning, and was afraid it sounded better in my head than what was likely to come out.:rolleyes: I know, from socal LA you're thinking how did he get his head in the glass. If you're hunting Montana in November you'll understand better after that.:D A lot of wife/daughter/friend questions here. More female input should be helpful. One factor in deciding which way to go is your access to a quality gunsmith. A turn key set up has it's merits, especially one with an accuracy guarantee. My experience with female shooters is the general rule of 1/3 less upper body strength (average man to average woman) is correct a fair amount of the time. Take the time make it fit, and life is better. A quick look at Len's rifles, and 8.5lbs is about the bottom. 2lbs Nightforce and rings, with sling, and perhaps bipod your 9lbs goes fast. Places to shave weight-barrel length, action length, LOP stock cut to your shorter arms. The 308 family of cartridges work well for me in such systems. I had a 6mm Remington built many years ago, a 600 Remington action, 20" Shilen barrel (taper?), Brown Precision Kevlar stock 12.75" LOP, 2.5-8x Leupold with tall target turret, Picattiny/Weaver base, Leupold rings, cheap nylon sling. I just weighed it and 7.7lbs is where it sits. A lot of first deer and antelope have been taken with it. Small changes up and down to be debated, but there it is. That Leupold is 19 ounces. OOPs went back and looked that Leupold is 11.4 ounces Welcome! [/QUOTE]
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