A second vote for the lovely, lowly, immensely accomplished .308.
Plentiful ammo everywhere. What can it not kill?
Recoil not kind, but on game never felt.
6.5 Creedmoor is my latest darling round but out to any sane game distance (1000 feet) they are scarcely distinguishable.
Only one person mentioned a 7mm08. Shame. It’s a forgotten gem.
I’m gonna suggest something way different. Bolt action 7.62x39 or an ar15 in 25-45 sharps. IMO perfect for deer and a sensitive shooter.
Edit: bolt action in 6.5 Grendel would be fun too
Let's assume the chambering is settled. Is she dead set on a bolt action? Is there any chance she might like a pump?She's hunted with a 30-06 before, up in Idaho, and as she puts it she's "built like a lead shit house". She's comfortable with the round, but open to others. Was hoping for some insights into the brands I mentioned, Savage, Tikka, etc, as well as information on other brands we should look into. Sorry I was unclear in my original post.
Let's assume the chambering is settled. Is she dead set on a bolt action? Is there any chance she might like a pump?
Let's assume the chambering is settled. Is she dead set on a bolt action? Is there any chance she might like a pump?
Savage it is then....She's dead set on Bolt Action. I think I have her talked into Tika but she really like the Savage trigger.