Gun for my wife

[dogz]

Looking for a long range gun for my wife to shoot with me. Thinking something around 308 or smaller but I still want her to be able to hit targets at 700+. She doesn't like recoil at all and she don't want a gun that's too heavy. It has to be pink as well but no pink camo. Any suggestions? Something with a good availability when it comes to ammo would be nice as well.

I might of missed it but is this primarily for steel work? Or is she a serious huntress and shooter?

OK to say it another way is this something she's really into or is it something you're really into and trying to get her into it?

Personally, I'm for betting it's the latter. I don't think you could go wrong with a 8 twist 223 or 22/250. Suppressed would allow her to have the most fun and I wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't long and she was kicking butts and taking names and writing them down!

 

[wldcat]

I'm in the same boat, but I'm 99% certain I will build a defiance anti in 6.5 needmoor….. my oldest boy says he will disown me if I build a needmoor but I keep coming back to it being the perfect round for the wife. Not to mention I'll enjoy shooting paper with it as well

 

[Longtine88]

My 9 year old can hit steel at 700 yards with a 6mm CM and 108's. Fyi but then again so can he with a 7 saum

 

[Ken61]

I got a gun for my wife.
I sure am gonna miss her.

 

[memtb]

If I may be bold enough to make a suggestion (a thought) that is not cartridge related! And this pertains to everyone not just for the wives and kids!

Many of you folks use suppressors, some even with longish barrels, and many of you also carry your rifle slung on your shoulder. I often see these suppressed rifles when carried with the end of the suppressor a foot or more above the hunter/shooters head.

So, have y'all considered, when building, putting the front sling swivel on the barrel rather than the sock….it would easily lower the muzzle 6" to 8". This should make the rifle much more user friendly…
especially if any tree limbs are involved in your travels! Just a thought! memtb

 

[Longtine88]

Swivel on the barrel itself?

 

[memtb]

Swivel on the barrel itself?

Many high recoil, African rifles have them. My .375 AI is set up that way!

Initially the reason was to keep the shooter's hand (often sweaty) from sliding forward during recoil and tearing the web of the hand between the thumb and index finger! I initially used this as my reasoning…..but, quickly discovered it considerably lowered the muzzle when carried using the sling. I very rarely carry on the sling, but when used in heavy timber/brush it certainly can make a difference! memtb

 

[Longtine88]

I see that point but on my long range rifles I don't want anything affected the barrel harmonics at all. Maybe a rifle that shoots 200 yards tops but nothing on any barrel that shoots further off than that.

 

[memtb]

I see that point but on my long range rifles I don't want anything affected the barrel harmonics at all. Maybe a rifle that shoots 200 yards tops but nothing on any barrel that shoots further off than that.

As the bullets/loads that are used in this rifle are developed with the swivel on the barrel…..I sincerely doubt that it will randomly effect the barrel harmonics. Also, the rifle is "fully bedded", with the swivel only about 3 to 4" beyond the "fully bedded" stock fore end …..leaving very little unsupported barrel "to be effected" by a swivel, which weighs near nothing! I will say though, that I hesitate to use a tight sling as a shooting aid……that's what shooting sticks are for!

My little rifle can fairly consistently keep 3 under 2" (sometimes better) @ 300 yards! As my personal range limit on game is 600, I believe that the rifle is suitable for that range.…..After all it's a hunting rifle!

It certainly wouldn't meet the expectations of a true long range shooter…..but, it meets the expectations of this long range "hunter"! memtb

 

[David_h]

For range work I'd be looking at 6.5 Creedmoor. For Hunting I'd be looking at 6.5 PRC or more.

 

[Akredneck]

I would look at a Tikka in 6.5 swede, should fit your wife well. As far as stock, see what fits her the best, there is a company that makes a aftermarket pink stock. Just can't think of name right now.

 

[mink111]

Looking for a long range gun for my wife to shoot with me. Thinking something around 308 or smaller but I still want her to be able to hit targets at 700+. She doesn't like recoil at all and she don't want a gun that's too heavy. It has to be pink as well but no pink camo. Any suggestions? Something with a good availability when it comes to ammo would be nice as well.

I made this mistake about a year ago. I purchased a Savage110 ultralight, in 6.5 PRC. It was for my girlfriend. I didn't think it through. Lol. The PRC packs a pretty good kick for a 115 pound gal. Add to that the rifle only weigh in at 5.8 pounds. It wasn't a good choice. We recently traded it in for a Bergara B-14 HMR In 6.5 Creedmoor. Before she even pulled the trigger, I added a hell fire muzzle brake. 1st time out, I had her hitting steel at 500 yards. She absolutely loves it. And so do I. As a matter of fact, I'll be getting another one real soon for myself. That gun has a lot to offer for the price.

 

[Grizzly60]

I made this mistake about a year ago. I purchased a Savage110 ultralight, in 6.5 PRC. It was for my girlfriend. I didn't think it through. Lol. The PRC packs a pretty good kick for a 115 pound gal. Add to that the rifle only weigh in at 5.8 pounds. It wasn't a good choice. We recently traded it in for a Bergara B-14 HMR In 6.5 Creedmoor. Before she even pulled the trigger, I added a hell fire muzzle brake. 1st time out, I had her hitting steel at 500 yards. She absolutely loves it. And so do I. As a matter of fact, I'll be getting another one real soon for myself. That gun has a lot to offer for the price.

Why didn't you try a brake on the PRC first?
I'm thinking about getting my wife a 6.5 PRC with a brake. No lose situation. If it's to much, I have another PRC.

 

[memtb]

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