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Need another 2 rifles (for wife)
Posted on 12/2/13 at 11:39 am
Posted on 12/2/13 at 11:39 am
I currently have a 30-06 and 30-30. My oldest son prefers the .06 and my younger prefers 30-30. Next year my youngest will be old/mature enough to hunt his own stand. I prefer the 30-30 as well.
This past weekend while me and the boys were out hunting the wife saw 10 deer including a big buck off the back porch but she did not have a rifle to shoot.
I definitely will buy another 30-30, but I was wondering if she might prefer something like a .243. Does anyone's wife here shoot a 30-30?
This past weekend while me and the boys were out hunting the wife saw 10 deer including a big buck off the back porch but she did not have a rifle to shoot.
I definitely will buy another 30-30, but I was wondering if she might prefer something like a .243. Does anyone's wife here shoot a 30-30?
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Posted on 12/2/13 at 11:40 am to dante
get her a .270
Posted on 12/2/13 at 11:40 am to dante
.243 or .270. I am going to buy my SO a .270
Posted on 12/2/13 at 11:41 am to dante
7 08 rem
Posted on 12/2/13 at 11:42 am to dante
270
Posted on 12/2/13 at 11:47 am to dante
quote:yes, when she doesn't use the .270
Does anyone's wife here shoot a 30-30?
Posted on 12/2/13 at 11:47 am to dante
.270WSM
I have the Tikka T3 .270WSM and it shoots extremely smooth.
I have the Tikka T3 .270WSM and it shoots extremely smooth.
Posted on 12/2/13 at 12:00 pm to dante
7mm 08
Posted on 12/2/13 at 12:24 pm to dante
quote:
Need another 2 rifles (for wife)
I currently have a 30-06 and 30-30...she did not have a rifle to shoot.
Why not just let her shoot your 30-30?
Posted on 12/2/13 at 12:29 pm to dante
7mm08
Posted on 12/2/13 at 12:42 pm to dante
dante,
The question of gun recommendations for wife/child always brings a lot of opinions and suggestions. The 243 is frequently suggested. Persoanlly, I'd suggest a 260 Rem, 7-08, 308 Win, 270 Win or 30-06. Depending on her stature, you may want to look at a youth rifle. Be sure the gun/stock fits HER. When shooting at the range, insist on her using both the foam ear plugs and ear muffs. Consider using a "sissy pad" (small sand bag between shoulder and recoil pad) at the range. Be sure the gun has a nice recoil pad (Limbsaver or Kick Eez are two than come to mind).
If the bullet weights and velocities are the same, a 270 and 30-06 will always generate more recoil than a 260, 7-08 or 308 because they require more powder. The elements in calculating recoil are bullet weight, powder charge, muzzle velocity and gun weight. Here's a Recoil calculator if you want to play around w/ the #'s.
As far as which caliber to get, it's mainly a matter of personal preference. OTOH, I would strongly recommend on using "Reduced Recoil" loads w/ whichever gun you decide on. Nothing wrong w/ the 30-30 for deer hunting, but it will limit her some w/ distant shots. If she's going to hunt inside 200 yards, the 30-30 is a fine gun.
The question of gun recommendations for wife/child always brings a lot of opinions and suggestions. The 243 is frequently suggested. Persoanlly, I'd suggest a 260 Rem, 7-08, 308 Win, 270 Win or 30-06. Depending on her stature, you may want to look at a youth rifle. Be sure the gun/stock fits HER. When shooting at the range, insist on her using both the foam ear plugs and ear muffs. Consider using a "sissy pad" (small sand bag between shoulder and recoil pad) at the range. Be sure the gun has a nice recoil pad (Limbsaver or Kick Eez are two than come to mind).
If the bullet weights and velocities are the same, a 270 and 30-06 will always generate more recoil than a 260, 7-08 or 308 because they require more powder. The elements in calculating recoil are bullet weight, powder charge, muzzle velocity and gun weight. Here's a Recoil calculator if you want to play around w/ the #'s.
As far as which caliber to get, it's mainly a matter of personal preference. OTOH, I would strongly recommend on using "Reduced Recoil" loads w/ whichever gun you decide on. Nothing wrong w/ the 30-30 for deer hunting, but it will limit her some w/ distant shots. If she's going to hunt inside 200 yards, the 30-30 is a fine gun.
Posted on 12/2/13 at 1:10 pm to dante
Browning X-Bolt Micro Hunter in a 7mm-08.
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