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Based on what you say about her recoil tolerance above, I would look for a Rem 700 Classic in 300 Savage, or 250-3000. If she could shoot a rifle a friend of yours has in 260 Rem or 7-08 and she how she reacts to recoil from them, and if she doesn't flinch when shooting them, either the 260 or the 7-08 would be perfect for her, and the game you will hunt. You can load either of these rifles to her recoil tastes. Don | |||
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Sounds like she would realy like a .257 Roberts. | |||
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Deer size or smaller game with little recoil. Fits the .243 perfectly. The 257 Roberts is made in very few rifle models, but the .260 Remington is a modern version of the 257. If you consider the .243 too small then the .260 would be the logical next step up. velocity is like a new car, always losing value. BC is like diamonds, holding value forever. | |||
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7x57 gets my vote! | |||
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I see a complete lack of .223 recommendations.   | |||
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 Interesting how many folks recommend the .260 and 6.5 X 55 (ballistic twins)..... Add to that the .243 and .25 calibers and the majority of suggestions is almost completely covered.... Years ago the overwhelming pick was a .30 caliber of some nature....30-30, .300 Savage, .30-06, .308, etc.... Folks have discovered how marvelously effective the smaller calibers are....and easy to shoot. It makes me wonder what the future of the .270 Winchester has in hold.... /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." Winston Churchill | |||
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The 6.5mm rounds are awesome shooters. My experience is mostly with the Creedmoor, very similar to the .260. No recoil, but my rifle has a brake and is pretty heavy. I wouldn't hesitate to shoot big muleys with it You may have to bring in HC to comment on the .270!  | |||
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It's for a very good reason that the .223 caliber hasn't been recommended. It's a great cartridge, but on whitetail sized animals, it's not for inexperienced hunters. The bullet needs to be placed precisely, and in the excitement of taking a deer, that's hard to do for a beginner. Which is why I recommended nothing less than a .25 caliber. | |||
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I have a mini 14 in 6.8 and the recoil is no more than a 223. My son has killed a grizzly bear with it and I have taken many caribou with it. Bullets are from 90-110g if you do not reload. It is a near perfect rifle for mild recoil joe | |||
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But the original poster's wife is looking for a bolt action rifle. I don't recall Mini-14's as being bolt action... | |||
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Ruger has 6.8 in thier Hawkeye Compact and that is a bolt action with a 16.5 in barrel and Remington also has it in one the 700 but i can't remember which model joe | |||
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and easier to buy ammo for. AD If I provoke you into thinking then I've done my good deed for the day! Those who manage to provoke themselves into other activities have only themselves to blame. *We Band of 45-70er's* 35 year Life Member of the NRA NRA Life Member since 1984 | |||
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