Rifle recommendations for a small framed female

[southerngal]

I am looking for a rifle to call my very own so I can go hunting with my husband this year. I am only 5 ft tall about 130lbs. What kind of rifle would you recommend? My husband has suggested possibly looking at some of the youth models?

[jason]

What will you be hunting? I know there are tons of models of .22 that would fit you.

[southerngal]

We will probably mostly be hunting for deer and maybe turkeys when they come back in season. He hasn't mentioned anything else we might be after yet!

[jason]

You will most likely be looking at a youth model. I would take a look at your local Savage or Remington dealer. They would be able to fit you for your gun.

[southerngal]

Thanks Jason we actually have a local Remington dealer in town. Hopefully this weekend I'll be able to go check some out and maybe be able to find one just for me!

[BrittanyG]

I'm curious as to what model you chose. I'm also on the small side and feel more comfortable with a youth model.

[Gary]

My wife shoots a remington youth model 7mm-08, it is not too long and doesn't kick. the caliber is a necked down .308 and is good for any deer with good range and knock down power. You will be very satisfied with this gun. Good luck

[Gary]

Try a remington youth model 7mm-08, it i a very good gun. My wife is 110 lbs and has no problem shooting it.

[dinosaur]

All good advice. Here's my two cents.

If you're small stick to smaller calibers. 5.6mm, 7mm or .243 and .270.
Get fitted to the rifle. When you pick it up and take it to your cheek it should be easy and feel good. The grip should fit your hand. Your trigger finger should, fully extended, rest on the leading edge of the trigger guard. When you slide your finger back the tip of your finger should find the trigger. Make sure you can work the safe easily without looking at it.
Shoot the gun before you buy it. Too much recoil will make you not want to shoot it. Trigger pull is also very important. Too much weight will ruin your accuracy because you will pull your shots. Squeeze the trigger, don't pull it. When your rifle fires it should surprise you. This allows you to keep on the target.
Fit the scope to your eye. Try a number of scopes. When you pick up the right one, you'll know.
Lastly but very importantly, the rifle should be easy to heft. It should feel light in your hands. Trust me, it will get heavier the further you have to carry it.

Good luck and good hunting.

[MR "T"]

I'm 5' 6", w short arms! I cut the length of pull down to 12 1/2" on all of my rifles!
Some come from the store@ 14+"(tall people)!
Better a little short, than Too long!