If making suggestions, I'd rather err on the side of caution, knowing that the suggestions I give, are in no way derogatory to what the OP asks, BUT, may save hassle in the future !
Do you consider suggesting a 6.5, or bigger, poor advice ?
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If making suggestions, I'd rather err on the side of caution, knowing that the suggestions I give, are in no way derogatory to what the OP asks, BUT, may save hassle in the future !
Do you consider suggesting a 6.5, or bigger, poor advice ?
Literally any rifle that a man could use in any sensible calibre. Do you think the military have special “women’s versions” of the sa80 or women’s versions of the sniper rifles? Presumably you’ve been using a rifle already and sounds like your getting on fine.
Rifles are gender neutral tools. My wife has used my sako 85 6.5x55. I’m 6ft 2 and 16 stone and she’s 5ft 7 and 10 stone. Works just fine.
Great job on getting involved in the sport @Mrs Dama dama.
Rifles are gender neutral tools. My wife has used my sako 85 6.5x55. I’m 6ft 2 and 16 stone and she’s 5ft 7 and 10 stone. Works just fine.
Great job on getting involved in the sport @Mrs Dama dama.
That’s why I said fitted with a fast twist barrel, my shooting buddy (who shoots more deer than most on here) has just sent his trusty .243 off for a rebarrel to a fast twist barrel.
But yes in a factory offering .243 is probably a no go but only if you intend to shoot in Scotland, in England (where the OP is) it’s a non issue.
Steff
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Why the emphasis on a not too light scope?
If it is for the overall weight I would prefer to pack this into the action/barrel/stock.
To my mind a (relatively) heavy scope on an otherwise lightweight rifle brings it out of balance and increases the strain on the scope mount.
But I suppose there is a purpose behind your statement and I'd love to hear it.
foxdropper
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I bet Mrs Dama Dama can smell the testosterone from her place .
As someone who’s chilled of recent ,it’s really quite amusing to watch threads rise and fall with those who know what they are talking about versus those who think they do .Entertainment value 10/10
As someone who’s chilled of recent ,it’s really quite amusing to watch threads rise and fall with those who know what they are talking about versus those who think they do .Entertainment value 10/10
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6.5 ... whatever. Felt recoil reduced by proper gun fit and a good stock will be far more important.
youre not erring on the side of caution, youre scaremongering about a lead ban and conflating requirements for 243 in Scotland with the rest of the UK, or anywhere else in the world.
6.5 ... whatever. Felt recoil reduced by proper gun fit and a good stock will be far more important.
This is a bit of a silly question but not calling the original poster silly.
all Calibres are good for men and women it’s not discriminatory it’s less about the cal and more about how the rifle is set up.
my wife uses the 6.5 Creedmoor when she is out and has shot deer with it, it’s a Tikka T3x CTR so it’s heavy and has a Stalon mod. Yes heavy and long but the recoil is smooth and with the adjustable cheekpiece comb it allows her to feel more comfortable and stable.
Most men don’t understand the difficulties that women face in regards to shooting position and cheek placement Because women’s bodies are shaped differently.
If the question is about recoils then to reduce recoil and muzzle flip on any rifle you need increased weight and a good mod.
I have seen 11 year olds shoot 3006 and .308’s alike and shooting in matches that require 100’s of rounds being shot in the same day.
If your looking for a lightweight rifle, there are plenty on the market, I would suggest 6.5 Creedmoor as standard they are low recoil but shoot a nice heavy bullet, Tikka do some good reasonable priced ones but I would not ignore the .270 at all either. Lots of female guests have shot mine and liked it.
all Calibres are good for men and women it’s not discriminatory it’s less about the cal and more about how the rifle is set up.
my wife uses the 6.5 Creedmoor when she is out and has shot deer with it, it’s a Tikka T3x CTR so it’s heavy and has a Stalon mod. Yes heavy and long but the recoil is smooth and with the adjustable cheekpiece comb it allows her to feel more comfortable and stable.
Most men don’t understand the difficulties that women face in regards to shooting position and cheek placement Because women’s bodies are shaped differently.
If the question is about recoils then to reduce recoil and muzzle flip on any rifle you need increased weight and a good mod.
I have seen 11 year olds shoot 3006 and .308’s alike and shooting in matches that require 100’s of rounds being shot in the same day.
If your looking for a lightweight rifle, there are plenty on the market, I would suggest 6.5 Creedmoor as standard they are low recoil but shoot a nice heavy bullet, Tikka do some good reasonable priced ones but I would not ignore the .270 at all either. Lots of female guests have shot mine and liked it.
Well, man or woman carry a lighter rifle easier. Light rifles mostly shoot less accurate than heavy rifles because they are often set up wrong. We recently bought a new T3 Lite in 308 just to do accuracy tests with different setups and compared them with the slightly heavier CTR. I think after a days shooting the average between the two T3 rifles was 0.7MOA both set up "wrong" and 0.23 MOA both set up balanced. The difference between the CTR and T3 Lite was very small.
edi
Best would be if you try it once. Regarding strain on the scope mounts.... that is why I suggested T3, possibly the best foundation for scope mounts.
edi
You've just made my point for me. Why would anyone buy a rifle, that MAY need to be re-barrelled, rather than just buying something that will negate that requirement !
But it won’t need to be rebarrelled in England or Wales.
But if buying a .243 now buying a donor action for a couple of hundred quid and rebarrel to a 1:7, get it bedded and you’ve spent the same as a new tikka.
Unless you can be 100% certain, that the rules in the UK can't change, you are gambling with your advice !
Are prepared to "underwrite" your advice, & the OP, for the cost of making her rifle deer legal, should things change ? Something you can't possibly know ! I am !
As for me scaremongering, what utter tosh. Who the heck knows what the people who decide the rules will do next, I don't ?
We have no control over what the decision makers will do
Ok, so your solution is a semi custom rifle. Fair enough !
They aren’t going to suddenly make 100 gr a requirement in England and Wales.Unless you can be 100% certain, that the rules in the UK can't change, you are gambling with your advice !
Are prepared to "underwrite" your advice, & the OP, for the cost of making her rifle deer legal, should things change ? Something you can't possibly know ! I am !
As for me scaremongering, what utter tosh. Who the heck knows what the people who decide the rules will do next, I don't ?
We have no control over what the decision makers will do
This thread seems to have strayed a little beyond the original brief.
In barely three full days it has descenced from posing a simple question to discussing the minutae of twist rates, bullet weights and the differences in firearms law across the UK!
At least the one saving grace is that this conversation is NOT taking place in your local friendly rifle club.......I can almost believe blows would soon be traded
In barely three full days it has descenced from posing a simple question to discussing the minutae of twist rates, bullet weights and the differences in firearms law across the UK!
At least the one saving grace is that this conversation is NOT taking place in your local friendly rifle club.......I can almost believe blows would soon be traded
Sako75Hunter
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I agree with this.
A lot of rifles are actually pretty bloody heavy when you add on the scope, mounts, mod, full mag., etc..., especially (but far from only) older ones with wooden stocks.
Tikka T3s have a great reputation for accuracy, reliability, and value for money, and a T3 Lite would make a brilliant starter rifle. It would be hard to go wrong with one I reckon.
Re calibre: I'd say go for something with minimum recoil, like a modded 6.5x55 or 6.5 Creedmore.
Good luck with it whatever you go for, and pay no attention to the sexist comments!
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Unfortunately with potential impending changes to the law it is relevant.This thread seems to have strayed a little beyond the original brief.
In barely three full days it has descenced from posing a simple question to discussing the minutae of twist rates, bullet weights and the differences in firearms law across the UK!
At least the one saving grace is that this conversation is NOT taking place in your local friendly rifle club.......I can almost believe blows would soon be traded
The only answer to be future proof really is to buy a 7 mm Rem mag or 300 PRC.
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