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Need a new rifle for Horseback Camping???
- Thread starter Peter M. Eick
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.30-30 is more powerful, but...
I think I would second the advice for a .357 lever action. Either a Win94 or a MArlin 1894 carbine. Me personally, I am not much a fan of porting, but YMMV. I dont like the powder spit I get out of a rifle round and porting in a short barrel.
I suspect if others were "taking care of" her problems, she would be best served by that which makes her feel confident, and a little too much gun would probably not enhance her confidence with the firearm as a tool. I mean, a .50BMG is obviously a more powerful round than a 30-30, but it doesnt make it a BETTER round for her in her situation.
The REAL answer is to have her put a few rounds down range through both a 30-30 and a .357 and see which she is more confident with. I would suggest a 20" barrel as its still a handy size and the extra lenght will tame recoil somewhat.
I definately vote for the lever action. Its not like she is going to be in sustained combat, nor can the simple manual of arms on a lever action be beat, IMHO.
JT
as usual, IMHO, FWIW, YMMV, and all that...
I think I would second the advice for a .357 lever action. Either a Win94 or a MArlin 1894 carbine. Me personally, I am not much a fan of porting, but YMMV. I dont like the powder spit I get out of a rifle round and porting in a short barrel.
I suspect if others were "taking care of" her problems, she would be best served by that which makes her feel confident, and a little too much gun would probably not enhance her confidence with the firearm as a tool. I mean, a .50BMG is obviously a more powerful round than a 30-30, but it doesnt make it a BETTER round for her in her situation.
The REAL answer is to have her put a few rounds down range through both a 30-30 and a .357 and see which she is more confident with. I would suggest a 20" barrel as its still a handy size and the extra lenght will tame recoil somewhat.
I definately vote for the lever action. Its not like she is going to be in sustained combat, nor can the simple manual of arms on a lever action be beat, IMHO.
JT
as usual, IMHO, FWIW, YMMV, and all that...
Art Eatman
Staff in Memoriam
Seems to me the best thing would be for her to try different guns'n'cartridges, before buying anything.
Carter Country folks oughta know if there are any rent-a-gun ranges in the Houston area.
5'2", 120 is not exactly frail and wispy. Arm length might be more of a factor than recoil...And "fit" affects perceived recoil a whole bunch.
Unless a trip is really imminent, I'd suggest a good used .22 rifle, first, for a whole bunch of practice in just shooting a rifle! Hanging out a bit at a range might give opportunities to try other guys' rifles...
FWIW, Art
Carter Country folks oughta know if there are any rent-a-gun ranges in the Houston area.
5'2", 120 is not exactly frail and wispy. Arm length might be more of a factor than recoil...And "fit" affects perceived recoil a whole bunch.
Unless a trip is really imminent, I'd suggest a good used .22 rifle, first, for a whole bunch of practice in just shooting a rifle! Hanging out a bit at a range might give opportunities to try other guys' rifles...
FWIW, Art