My fiancee is saving up for her very first big game rifle

Jason_W · Post by **Jason_W** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:44 am

Makes a man proud

However, she does like bolt guns and doesn't like levers. I guess I'll still keep her, though

cnjarvis · Post by **cnjarvis** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:06 am

Sweet!

I took mine out 2 weeks ago and let her shoot a firearm for the first time. Now we're talking about formal shooting lessons.

Jason_W · Post by **Jason_W** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 2:56 pm

She actually wants a Savage model 14 in 30-06. I'm going to have her fire my dad's .270 first to see if she's willing to learn to deal with stout recoil.

Of course, reduced loads are also an option.

marlin shooter · Post by **marlin shooter** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 3:37 pm

My wife has a savage model 10,(left hand)in .260 rem. Synthetic stock, detachable mag. Gun shoot's great and you can't beat the savage for the money. Another 1 to consider is the new marlin xl7. Good luck in the choice.
Karl

Grizz · Post by **Grizz** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 3:39 pm

Jason... DUDE!

She's saving money for a gun ....

And you didn't go out and buy her one?

Sounds like a possible communication problem here.

Jason_W · Post by **Jason_W** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 3:41 pm

Grizz wrote:Jason... DUDE!

She's saving money for a gun ....

And you didn't go out and buy her one?

Sounds like a possible communication problem here.

I'm willing to pitch in, but she made it clear she wants to buy it on her own with her own $$ and minimal interference from me.

It makes sense in a lot of ways.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 3:56 pm

WDM Bell killed elephants with a 7mm Mauser. It's a sweet shootin round.

Post by **Hobie** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 3:58 pm

At least you got to the fiancee part. That took long enough. Whatever she gets, get her some loading dies for it (as a GIFT).

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 4:51 pm

Jason_W wrote:She actually wants a Savage model 14 in 30-06. I'm going to have her fire my dad's .270 first to see if she's willing to learn to deal with stout recoil.

Of course, reduced loads are also an option.

Thats awesome that she wants to buy her own.
She cant go wrong with the Savage but I think it's smart thinking to let her shoot the .270 first. If she doesnt like the punch then you can convince her to get a lever in 30-30

Grizz · Post by **Grizz** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 4:53 pm

Jason_W wrote:
Grizz wrote:Jason... DUDE!

She's saving money for a gun ....

And you didn't go out and buy her one?

Sounds like a possible communication problem here.
I'm willing to pitch in, but she made it clear she wants to buy it on her own with her own $$ and minimal interference from me.

It makes sense in a lot of ways.

Well you have a keeper. Congrats and all the best to the both of you...

Post by **Old Savage** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:59 pm

If she gets what she wants she will be more likely to want to learn to deal with it. And - her choice is a good one.

Antietamgw · Post by **Antietamgw** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:25 pm

Jason,
That's great! If she hasn't shot a centerfire much, you might (strongly) consider some reduced loads. Can you or someone load some? I've got a great .270 recipe with jacketed and there are pages of reduced loads for '06. Folks I've known for years kid me about shooting reduced cast loads until they try them. No need for all the noise, expense and recoil to puch holes in paper or cans. Easier to get acquainted with a new rifle too.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:37 pm

You're 10 steps ahead of the game. She'll learn to love levers eventually - count yourself lucky!