question about starting daughter off on rifle?

[bjorns4]

I plan on buying something that is capable of adjusting the stock. She is not gun shy she just didn't like it and I don't want to scare her off or make her intemidated to try something new. My buddy who is a marine sniper and police sniper has been pushing 6.5 creedmore. I reload so maybe that is a good start place seems to have similar ballistics to 308 and mild recoil.


Thanks for all the suggestions and guidance

 

[El Jason]

If you reload, the sky is the limit. Get what she likes and what fits her.

 

[guserto4]

I went from .22 to double pistol grip 12 gauge to the chin... Took many years to stop being recoil shy (I now prefer my 45-70 above all else). I think the first legit jump up into bigger calibers for me was a 308 with lighter loads.

 

[tim629]

if you reload take your choice on the 243/7-08

if not I can't speak for the 7-08 as I haven't shot one

REGARDLESS: ear plugs + ear muffs will reduce recoil, and spend the $$ to buy a spare stock and have it shortened to fit her with a good recoil pad of some nature (I like my pachmayr decelerator, but that is just me)

 

[bjorns4]

I hadn't put to much thought into earplugs because of the ear muffs but I think doubling up
Would help with the "fear/anticipation" factor

 

[shootbrownelk]

I went from .22 to double pistol grip 12 gauge to the chin... Took many years to stop being recoil shy (I now prefer my 45-70 above all else). I think the first legit jump up into bigger calibers for me was a 308 with lighter loads.

Yes sir guserto, a flinch that one develops from to much recoil & Muzzle blast is near impossible to overcome.