Choosing new rifle for teen girl for hunting - Page 4

Mauser8mm · March 27, 2013, 11:44 PM

If you are not on a budget check this out

Savage 11/111 Lady Hunter

30-06 SPFLD

http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/11Lady

Nim Rod · March 28, 2013, 05:13 PM

Just bought her this pretty Ruger American 30.06 today, they threw in the Bushnell scope for free

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She LOVES it!!! Now to just get her out in the field with it

I have a gel pad shoulder piece she can use with it if needed.

Nim Rod · March 28, 2013, 05:15 PM

I figure this way, we can share ammo

AllenJ · March 28, 2013, 05:19 PM

I think you made a great choice, the American is getting great reviews on this site as both accurate and a great deal. I look forward to seeing pictures next fall of her first kill with it.

Nim Rod · March 28, 2013, 05:43 PM

Thanks! You got it!
The only thing I don't like about it, is that the bolt doesn't lock down into place (neither does the one on my own Ruger....which tends to walk itself out of place when hiking rough terrain) but a good ol hair tie helps keep it in place.

Doyle · March 29, 2013, 07:33 AM

Good rifle choice, but plan on replacing that scope. The Bushnell scopes they put on the "package" deals are poor at best - many won't hold zero after only a box or two of shooting. Bushnell does make some great scopes, but only when you get up into their higher-end lines.

March 27, 2013, 11:44 PM	#76
Mauser8mm Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Location: Near Gainesville Fl. Posts: 224	Savage Lady Hunter If you are not on a budget check this out Savage 11/111 Lady Hunter 30-06 SPFLD http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/11Lady __________________ Criminals obey gun laws in the same way politicians follow their oaths to office - Anonymous It's better to be silent and called a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt

March 28, 2013, 05:13 PM	#77
Nim Rod Member Join Date: March 19, 2013 Location: Wyoming Posts: 32	FOUND ONE :D Just bought her this pretty Ruger American 30.06 today, they threw in the Bushnell scope for free [IMG][/IMG] She LOVES it!!! Now to just get her out in the field with it I have a gel pad shoulder piece she can use with it if needed.

March 28, 2013, 05:15 PM	#78
Nim Rod Member Join Date: March 19, 2013 Location: Wyoming Posts: 32	I figure this way, we can share ammo

March 28, 2013, 05:19 PM	#79
AllenJ Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,766	I think you made a great choice, the American is getting great reviews on this site as both accurate and a great deal. I look forward to seeing pictures next fall of her first kill with it.

March 28, 2013, 05:43 PM	#80
Nim Rod Member Join Date: March 19, 2013 Location: Wyoming Posts: 32	Thanks! You got it! The only thing I don't like about it, is that the bolt doesn't lock down into place (neither does the one on my own Ruger....which tends to walk itself out of place when hiking rough terrain) but a good ol hair tie helps keep it in place.

March 29, 2013, 07:33 AM	#81
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	Good rifle choice, but plan on replacing that scope. The Bushnell scopes they put on the "package" deals are poor at best - many won't hold zero after only a box or two of shooting. Bushnell does make some great scopes, but only when you get up into their higher-end lines.