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<blockquote data-quote="4ked Horn" data-source="post: 58197" data-attributes="member: 11"><p>Hi CornHunter,</p><p></p><p>This is Mrs. 4ked Horn responding at 4ked Horn's request. </p><p></p><p>All the advice so far is good. Start small, let her shoot a variety of rifles (borrow from friends if you have to). But one thing I picked up on is that everyone seems to underestimate her due to her small stature. I can handle a .30-06 better than 4ked Horn's best friend because he is built like a brick wall and I yeild to the recoil. Let her decide when she wants to increase in caliber, but don't think she can't handle something. </p><p></p><p>My personal favorite for lack of recoil is the Mini 14. The gas operated semi auto action just rolls the shoulder back rather than slamming straight backward. Not great for your large game hunting, but I think you could use it as an intermediate step up to larger calibers. </p><p></p><p>Go easy on the idea of hunting prairie dogs and such. She may be opposed to killing an animal that she wont be eating. Don't be surprised if she is. Respect her opinion on such things, even if it is different from your own. She may become comfortable with varmint hunting <em>after</em> she is comfortable with big game. </p><p></p><p>Protect her from "Bubba's" at the gun counter. New shooters don't like being overwhelmed by know-it-alls. It would be nice if you go in ahead of time and establish a rapport with a calm, easy mannered sales rep. I've had lots of bad experiences at gun counters. I ask for a gun, they hand it to 4ked Horn, who then hands it to me. It is better now than it was 10 years ago, I went into a gun store last week asking to see Benelli's and the guy was really nice. But there are a couple stores in town that I refuse to go into because the sales staff was so abrasive. </p><p></p><p>In the beginning she may become bored easily. Rather than planning an all day that the range experience, consider shorter trips with fewer guns so she isn't overwhelmed. (Heck take a picnic lunch and wine and be romantic, that should score you some points!) In the early days, I would get bored after an hour or so. It took quite a few years until I could spend 6 hours at the range. Same same for gun lessons and gun counter excursions. Watch carefully and end it on a good note before she gets bored. </p><p></p><p>Finally, you should consider preparing her for killing an animal. I remember being surprised at how little blood was involved, but the smell was worse than I expected. One thing I had going for me was that 4ked Horn's dad raised animals. I watched the whole process from birth to the dinner table. It is good to make the connection that what we are eating was once alive and "someone" had to kill it and that is the natural way of things. </p><p></p><p>Good luck!</p><p></p><p>Maggie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="4ked Horn, post: 58197, member: 11"] Hi CornHunter, This is Mrs. 4ked Horn responding at 4ked Horn's request. All the advice so far is good. Start small, let her shoot a variety of rifles (borrow from friends if you have to). But one thing I picked up on is that everyone seems to underestimate her due to her small stature. I can handle a .30-06 better than 4ked Horn's best friend because he is built like a brick wall and I yeild to the recoil. Let her decide when she wants to increase in caliber, but don't think she can't handle something. My personal favorite for lack of recoil is the Mini 14. The gas operated semi auto action just rolls the shoulder back rather than slamming straight backward. Not great for your large game hunting, but I think you could use it as an intermediate step up to larger calibers. Go easy on the idea of hunting prairie dogs and such. She may be opposed to killing an animal that she wont be eating. Don't be surprised if she is. Respect her opinion on such things, even if it is different from your own. She may become comfortable with varmint hunting [i]after[/i] she is comfortable with big game. Protect her from "Bubba's" at the gun counter. New shooters don't like being overwhelmed by know-it-alls. It would be nice if you go in ahead of time and establish a rapport with a calm, easy mannered sales rep. I've had lots of bad experiences at gun counters. I ask for a gun, they hand it to 4ked Horn, who then hands it to me. It is better now than it was 10 years ago, I went into a gun store last week asking to see Benelli's and the guy was really nice. But there are a couple stores in town that I refuse to go into because the sales staff was so abrasive. In the beginning she may become bored easily. Rather than planning an all day that the range experience, consider shorter trips with fewer guns so she isn't overwhelmed. (Heck take a picnic lunch and wine and be romantic, that should score you some points!) In the early days, I would get bored after an hour or so. It took quite a few years until I could spend 6 hours at the range. Same same for gun lessons and gun counter excursions. Watch carefully and end it on a good note before she gets bored. Finally, you should consider preparing her for killing an animal. I remember being surprised at how little blood was involved, but the smell was worse than I expected. One thing I had going for me was that 4ked Horn's dad raised animals. I watched the whole process from birth to the dinner table. It is good to make the connection that what we are eating was once alive and "someone" had to kill it and that is the natural way of things. Good luck! Maggie [/QUOTE]
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