What would be a nice beginner deer rifle for women? One with less kick back?

Answer 1

I'm a 110 pound woman and have shot about every hunting rifle available including the .375 H&H Magnum and .458 Lott. Don't listen to all the boys and gun shop clerks try and scare you from buying something they would never use themselves. Go get yourself a nice .308 bolt action rifle. Either get a short custom stock or get a youth version if available. Then take advantage of all the cheap .308 ammo out there and practice. Don't fear the recoil, it is a myth that a woman can't handle it. In fact I think if you have your head in the right place women can handle recoil better than the average guy. If you are going to only buy one rifle this one will take care of anything you're going to hunt in the lower 48. Even if you plan on buying others in the future it will be a great place to start.

Answer 2

The .243 is a good deer gun, and i dont know why they say it is too small. Ive seen it drop deer at 250 yards. The recoil is very minimal compared to other deer calibers, like the 30-06 and 300. If you dont want the .243 for wahtever reason your next best bet would be a .270. It is a bigger bullet, but has more recoil. IF you like cowboy guns, get a 30-30 marlin or something. I have a 30-30 Model 94 Winchester and it is a great deer rifle to 100 yards with the open sights.

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What would be a nice beginner deer rifle for women? One with less kick back?

Answer 4

If you're sensible and avoid the magnums, which aren't needed for deer anyway, you should not consider the recoil of the rifle. If the stock fits and you have something vaguely like proper shooting technique, you won't be bothered by the recoil. Most of the people, especially ladies, who have a problem have it because of one of those two problems.
I shot a 6mm Remington in my youth, and from that experience I don't think it or 243 is a good choice. I'd suggest 260 Remington or 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser, 7mm Mauser, or 7mm08 as full-powered loads that won't restrict the shot you take, and at the same time won't rattle your teeth with recoil. The rifle you put it in will depend on whether you're planning a hunt in thick woods or open areas, and on your body frame. If at all possible, go to a knowledgable gunsmith who can fit you and get you in the vicinity of a properly fitted stock, which will do wonders for your ability to shoot comfortably. Spending a few extra bucks at a gun store instead of a sporting goods store that sells guns will be worth it, especially if you need the stock shortened. Also, in contradistinction to the answer above, muzzle brakes should be avoided, and many guides prohibit the use of rifles with brakes by their clients.

Answer 5

Before making your decision you need to know where you will be doing most of your hunting.

For ex. if you hunt the northern part of the United States the Deer are much larger and carry more body weight.

As is the opposite for the Southern portion.

A .243 is a great midway gun for a lady to start out with it has low recoil and will produce a pass through on most shots. Remember it is not how big the gun is it is where the bullet is placed.

No matter what gun you choose stay away from the front shoulder. Aim 2-3 inches back and 3-4 inches from the bottom.

Also stay with broadside shots until you are more comfortable with your shooting.

Practice, Practice, Practice.

Also see if you can shoot some friends guns in different calibers to get a feel for what you may need.

Answer 6

The 7mm-08 calibre was specifically developed to be marketable to the growing demographic of women hunters and shooters, and for once I agree with the MBAs. The 7mm-08 is as good as its parent, the larger .308, for deer-size game, with less recoil, and much more effective than the slightly softer-shooting .243.

i recommend against any long-action round such as the .30-06, the .280, .270, even the .25-06, simply because, although the kinetic energy of recoil as measured in foot-pounds may not be significantly greater, their recoil-velocity produces a sharper kick, and their report is noticeably louder than the shorter calibres, which is why I also recommend against a muzzle-brake, which directs more blast back toward the shooter, and as one answer correctly pointed out, noise can exaggerate the perception of recoil and contribute to flinching.

As to the rifle itself, any "youth" version of a standard bolt-action may be a better fit, but not necessarily, so handle a variety of makes and models before making a decision. Although not specifically marketed as a youth / women's gun, the Remington model 7 handles so well you might find it preferable to some types that simply shorten the length of pull on an otherwise full-size stock. But then I'm comfortable with a longer pull than usually recommended, even though I'm neither tall not long of limb.

If a shotgun is on your list too, I recommend a Winchester 20gauge semi-auto, handles beautifully even with a long barrel, very little recoil - but add a slip-on recoil pad to the butt, Spenco makes a great one, I've shot 300 rounds in one session with no fatigue, plus it helps the fit into the shoulder whereas the hard plastic butt-plate never quite finds the niche.

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Answer 8

You need to get a compact rifle. Weatherby makes a good one. I recommend the 7mm-08. Low recoil, but alot more energy than a .243. With the compact rifle, your length of pull will help you hold the rifle properly.

If you can handle just a touch more recoil, the .308 is even better. Get a .308 in a Weatherby or Ruger compact, get a recoil pad, and you are good to go. The .308 Winchester will take down any whitetail in the world at long distances.

Do not get a muzzle break. It is bad for your ears. Get a rifle that fits properly and use a recoil pad.

Answer 9

It depends. If your taking shots less than a hundred yards, I'd say you should look into a .30-30, a .357 magnum lever-action or even a 20 gauge shotgun loaded with buckshot. If its long range shooting that you expect to do (I'd ask other hunters in your area about how long the average shot is where you plan on hunting) then look into either a .243, or .25-06. While low recoil is often desirable, even rounds that provide a more stiff recoil aren't unmanageable provided that you have the rifle fitted right. Whatever you use, make sure its enough gun to take the animal humanely. And practice! :D

Answer 10

I just started deer hunting this year and I bought a single shot 20 gauge shotgun, only because in Ohio we aren't allowed to hunt deer with rifles. I like it. But I have also shot a friends Winchester 30/30. The 30/30 was only the second gun I have ever shot and it didn't have a whole lot of kick.
Just don't be scared of the gun you are shooting and just have fun.