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She has absolutely no business hunting dangerous game if she cannot handle a rifle of adequate power.
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She has absolutely no business hunting dangerous game if she cannot handle a rifle of adequate power. Hmmmm... just hmmmm... Did you actually read the thread?
Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.
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WTF does it matter to you? You always post your negative chit DILLIGAF.
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There was an interesting article in a gun mag about designing the perfect rifle cartridge combo for just such a purpose. They ended up with a Browning BAR ported for the .416x338 cartridge.
I wouldn't go below a .270 and the 9.3x64 gets a lot done without intolerable recoil. Hal Waugh would carry a .358 Win. carbine at times and the .350 Rem Mag could certainly and has got her done.
So get her used to something 30 cal. or more or get a nice camera. A 308 Winchester at close range is just as deadly as a 30-06 at 100 yards further out. Use a good bullet and there should be no worries.
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.308 Winchester is the answer here AFAIC.
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I'd recommend getting deep penetration. For the lowest recoil with the best bang for the buck a 7x57 with a heavy Nosler Partition comes to mind. Get a good recoil pad and get a stock that fits her!! Consider a low power scope with a heavy post. Have someone back her up. Good advice here. I would think a 160 to 175 gr Partition, A-Frame or TSX would do the job. donsm70
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Stick a brake on a .308 that has a stock cut to fit her. My daughter has been shooting braked .308s for a while now and never even mentions recoil. The low recoil, and easy shooting characteristics allow her to place a bullet precisely. Bullet entrance, right where she was instructed. Great-lookin' kid, Mac! And the happiness in her smile tells me she's really enjoying her hunting time with her dad.
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Mac, it looks like you raised a real hunter. I am always surprised how many men feel threatened by women who not only can hunt, but actually love it.
Phil Shoemaker Alaska Master Guide, Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor FAA Master pilot www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.comAnyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.
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My wife and I hunted bear for 10 days on Kodiak this spring. She was able to take this bear on day 8 at 180 yards with a 180 grain out of her 20" barreled .308 win. 9.5' square. I was hoping to get to play back up but no such luck. Through the vitals and down in the brush. By the time I decided to waltz into the brush it rolled into 10 feet below where she shot it 15 minutes later it was dead. No drama is a good thing when walking into brush after bears
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Congratulations! That's a really nice bear! Now all you need is 100 sq ft of wall space... Ed
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My wife and I hunted bear for 10 days on Kodiak this spring. She was able to take this bear on day 8 at 180 yards with a 180 grain out of her 20" barreled .308 win. 9.5' square. I was hoping to get to play back up but no such luck. Through the vitals and down in the brush. Was dead by the time I decided to waltz into the brush were it rolled into 10 feet below it 15 minutes after she shot it. No drama is a good thing when walking into brush after bears Nice! What bullet?
You did not "seen" anything, you "saw" it. A "creek" has water in it, a "crick" is what you get in your neck. Liberals with guns are nothing but hypocrites.
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