Keep the 30-06, and load up 150 gr Partitions with 46 gr of IMR3031 for a velocity of 2840 fps. My 120 pound daughter shoots it with no problem, and gets complete pass throughs on 200 pound deer at 200 yards. My 130 pound wife says she finds them very comfortable to shoot.

Can't imagine you'd need anything that recoils lighter than my women kinfolk. wink


"Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." (Prov 4:23)

Brother Keith