Weight of the firearm has much to do with felt recoil. Heavier guns seem to recoil less.rcasady wrote:Rex B wrote:I would get her a .223 AR plus a .22LR adapter - or dedicated upper
AR with adjustable stock is hard to beat for small people.
Alternately, a Mini-14 plus .22 adapter.
If she expects to hunt deer, you might want to look at a bolt gun in .243 or .270.
You can get a Stevens 200 in .270 at Academy for under $250.![]()
im with this fella ... an AR with a .22 upper or kit . she can pump out the .22 while learning the rifle and you will both love it . sounds like she dont wanna girlie gun but a good .22 will never go to waste and it will be down right fun . and shooting a 5.56/ .223 isnt a big deal for a woman if she's into .
if your going bolt gun id say .243 /. only hands on i have with a .270 is my buddies rem 700 and i has much more felt recoil than my .308 tactical rem 700
go figure ..
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- Thu Apr 19, 2012 6:18 pm
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- Thu Apr 19, 2012 4:08 pm
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Hey TAM I couldn't help noticing that BIG claw hammer in the pic. Is that for when it doesn't fit?The Annoyed Man wrote:


- Thu Apr 19, 2012 4:01 pm
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Re: Any suggestions for a small-framed woman's first rifle?
For a bolt action the "youth" model of the offerings from any of the major rifle makers in .243 would be an excellent choice for a small woman. Also the suggestion of an AR15 carbine with adjustable stock in .223 or any of the other calibers they are available in.
The advise to start her with a .22 is spot on.
The advise to start her with a .22 is spot on.