First rifle I bought was 700 ADL in 6mm Rem with gorgeous wood in 6mm Rem. I wanted one for a sort of silly reason but still love it. I learned so much from that rifle. Cracked the stock replaced it, cracked that one, replaced with synthetic HS but didn't like it and now it is a BDL with wood. That is always an option - converting to BDL...at some point. Not sure how big or old your daughter is a model 7 might be easier to tote and aim for her though being synthetic it is probably less of an issue. Are the recoil pads on them comparable?
Only negatives on the model 7 might be the short barrel's louder report but being able to unload without cycling might sway me. No wrong answer as I see it. You have a wonderful dilemma- enjoy it.
Last edited by kenjs1; 05/23/23.
