What ever she buys, make sure it fits her, even if the stock requires adjustment. I like the newer Limb Saver recoil pads. This can help with felt recoil. I'm not a fan of porting; the tremendous noise and hearing damage doesn't warrant this for most hunters. I'm a BIG fan of Speer's Grand Slam, but they no longer manufacture their Nitrex cartridge. Federal made their "Classic" ammo w/GS's, but have dropped this as well. Yesterday, while browsing reloading sites, I could not find the Grand Slam bullet on any site. I hope Speer hasn't discontinued this super bullet as I want to reload it for Africa. I have taken a number of Elk and Bear and long range and had no problem with full penetration and breaking heavy shoulders with the 160 grain GS in my .280. I will be taking one of my .280's to SA this summer. I have no concerns using it on larger plains game. Most importantly, I am confident with this caliber and I shoot it very well. This is the number one consideration in most PH's book: use a rifle that you shoot well and comfortably. Shot placement is the key to taking any animal on the planet. Look what Bell did to Elephants with his "pea shooter." Don't misread me, I'm in no way advocating going under loaded. Just making a point, accuracy counts.
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