Rifle for wife

[csmsss]

Here's one: http://www.chuckhawks.com/controlling_heavy_recoil.htm

Me, I'm not so much into the isometric technique as I am in using a slightly crouched, weight forward stance, with feet about shoulder width apart and your torso at not quite 90 degrees to the target. The idea is to take the recoil down the large muscles of the backside and legs. Even the heaviest recoiling rifles will just rock you back slightly if you use this technique. One proviso - with any heavy recoiling rifle, you'll need to get the butt seated firmly into the meat of your shoulder.

This is not a target shooting stance - you won't take matches with it, but then again if you're shooting matches you're not likely shooting a heavy recoiling rifle.

 

[jcjr3020]

I would have to say go with the good old .308. Short action, find ammo everywere, and probley forever. Recoil is not that bad, and I think it can take anything in North America ( some people would say not).

 

[Buckeye!]

When I first saw the post ..I thought you wanted to trade a Rifle for my wife !!!!!

you got my hopes up.......

A 270 should work fine ...just use 150gr. for the Black Bear...


Everyone thinks of a 270 as a flat shooting long range caliber..which it is ..but you stick some RN 150 gr tuff bullets in those long cases then its a thumper..alot like the 6.5 X55 with 160 gr. bullets ..they hit hard and drive deep....

 

[jimbob86]

7MM-08 is expensive and sometimes hard to find.

Depends entirely upon where you are...... it's carried in The Walmartz around here, and Cabela's has it in 10 flavors ...... it's a few dollars more than .30-06, .270 WIN or .308, but not as much as less common cartridges like .280 Rem .....

I imagine location has a lot do with that, even today in the Information Age and cheap shipping ...... water is ain't cheap in the desert, and Gunny Stuff ain't cheap near Chicago .......

 

[BlackJackID]

I say its a good trade.....

 

[JASmith]

what technique minimizes felt recoil?

Here's another discussion on how to deal with recoil: http://shootersnotes.com/articles/taming-recoil/.

Here's a related article that suggests a technique for using a light recoiling rifle to practice for the shoulder shaker: http://shootersnotes.com/articles/paired-rifles/

 

[theyallhurt]

I bought my wife a .308 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight. Being a small woman I had concerns, but she handles it like a pro and is tack-driving accurate with it. She enjoys the rifle a lot. We did buy it second hand but in perfect condition, so that helped with the price.. Maybe that an option for you?

Here's a link...

http://http://www.winchesterguns.com/products/catalog/itemdetail.asp?id=535126220

 

[Picher]

I suggest a short-action rifle, preferably in .260 Rem, 7mm-08, .308 Win (in that order). The .243 Win is also a good caliber if deer aren't large or farther than 200 yards, but requires a bit more careful shot placement.

A shorter, lighter rifle will be easier to carry and use, but if too light, will kick too much for practice, unless reduced loads are available. The stock should be proportioned to her size, and scope mounted properly for quick, easy aiming. A good recoil pad is mandatory.

The Rem Model 7 is a good rifle, provided the stock is the proper length. A man's synthetic stock can be cut and pad re-fitted, but it's not a really easy proposition (did it). The Ruger ultralight rifle just seems too whippy in the forend for good offhand shooting. The one we're familiar with didn't shoot accurately, but it's a model worth considering.

The Savage woman's rifle seems like it has a long action. If it's available in a short action (haven't checked), it would be good.

 

[MLeake]

We don't know his wife. She could be a 5'11", long-limbed cowgirl. Short actions make sense for short limbs...

Just another reason why she needs to try on a few to see what fits.

 

[Woodyed]

Another rifle to look at is the Marlin XS7 in either 7mm-08 or 243 caliber. The Marlin XL and XS series rifles are light, have a very smooth action, and have a very good adjustable trigger. I have several (5) of these rifles in various calibers and they are all very accurate also. I might add that they aren't that expensive either. My other choice would be the Tikka T-3 line of rifles but they cost quite a bit more.

 

[browninghunter86]

Savage 10 in 308 sold in Walmart with a scope for under $400 and just swap out scope and rings. Smooth shooting with Accu-Trigger and kicks way less than a .270 does

 

[smoakingun]

To Jasmith: those articles talked a lot about recoil management, no real mention of lowering felt recoil through technique. Or did I miss something?

 

[JASmith]

To Jasmith: those articles talked a lot about recoil management, no real mention of lowering felt recoil through technique. Or did I miss something?

Look at the discussions of keeping the butt tight to the shoulder, making the support arm part of the recoiling mass, and making sure that your scope is mounted so the neck is stretched forward to ward off Weatherby Eye.

The articles used "managing recoil" to capture both techniques for reducing felt recoil and avoiding injury from recoil.

 

[Blackshirts]

At first glance I read the title as "Rifle or wife".

 

[Marco Califo]

"Rifle for Wife"

"Rifle for Wife"???

My first thought was:

Did the taxidermist mount her?