Wife's new rifle

wsgts · #1 08-15-2001, 08:58 AM

The wife wants a deer rifle, after taking a pig with a .357 magnum, she wants to do some deer hunting too. Here is the problem:

She doesn't like:

Bolt actions
Scopes
Recoil

Don't even think about giving her a rifle with a scope of it, or one she has to do something to between shots. She didn't like the recoil of the .357, but wore workout gloves on the hunt and we practice with .38s. Her pig was only about 35 yards away.

So, my thoughts are either a Ruger 99/44 in 44 magnum or a Browing BAR in .243. I would think that the .243 would be a light for bigger pigs; we want to go on one of those trophy boar hunts now, no complaints here :-). However, the 99/44 seems to be the best because with no scope she is not going to be shooting but 100 yards anyway. But, is the recoil of the 99/44 a lot more than the .243?

Thanks in advance,
wsgts

rkbo · #2 08-15-2001, 09:43 AM

I had the same problem with my wife. See wanted to hunt but didn't like recoil. She tried the Mac 90 and the 7.62X39 was acceptable to here. The ballistics are similar to 30-30. These are great pig guns and good for deer as well. The problem is I don't know if you can still get mac 90's. The ruger mini 30 is the same cal. and also semi auto.

Maybe a rem #7400 in 243. The 243 is good for pigs.

Dan B · #3 08-15-2001, 10:55 AM

Believe it or not...but my brother's Winchester 94AE .44 Magnum Trapper Carbine hurts! Loaded with 240gr Sierra JHC's or 210gr JHC's it is super accurate but recoil is rather sharp.

gafrycanada · #4 08-15-2001, 01:01 PM

I'm partial to the Browning myself. I've never owned a BAR but hear they are great rifles. The .243 should be enough rifle depending on your loads. Even might want to give some thought to a .25-06?? Any thoughts?

thismortalcoil · #5 08-15-2001, 05:09 PM

how about a single shot? browning lo-wall in 243 or 260 would be fine for you're wife. put a good receiver sight or ghost ring on it and shes ready to hunt.

#6 08-15-2001, 08:13 PM

How about a blr browning in 308.It has iron sights,easy to operate,not much recoil,and best of all its real pretty.

weatherby · #7 08-15-2001, 09:44 PM

my wife has a browning bar in 25-06 which has been magnaported.it dosn't kick that bad but she does like having a scope on the gun. the accuracy with 115 nolsers is about 1 1 /2 " at 100 yards.

JJ · #8 08-16-2001, 06:20 AM

Check out Marlins 44 mag and .357 mag in their Guide Gun Series. These rifles are light weight yet balance well. Both have a nice rubber recoil pad witch will be more comfortable than Rugers stock design, they look nice but are uncomfortable for me anyway. The Guide guns are also ported witch will help control muzzle jump but they do increase the noise....sometimes the noise makes recoil seem worse. These guns are only 33.5" long and have flat receivers that would make mounting a peep/ghost ring sight very easy...and without a scope, these little guns should be a dream to carry. If you prefer the rugers check out the Deerfield .44 mag semi-auto, I have met a few women who use the original rugers and have had good success. Winchester also offers a model 94 pack rifle similiar to the Timber Carbine model in .44 mag as well or even the Trapper model model.

Sunrise · #9 08-17-2001, 12:20 PM

My wife can shoot real good and can handle recoil to and extent, 20 ga shotgun, 30/30 etc. But she won't hunt.

I have a Win.94 lever in .44 mag that she realy likes and I took a deer with it with no problem. I think your Ruger with a gost sight would be the ticket. The semi-auto will take some of the recoil away as well.

Good hunting.

bridgefarmer · #10 08-17-2001, 06:51 PM

Browning BAR or BLR in 308win with a boss..Simple ,accurate,low recoil, and easy to load for!

#11 08-19-2001, 11:41 PM

G'day Mate,

Why doesn't your wife like scopes?
I can understand for really close thick bush hunting, but surely there must be some scopes that would suit her?

Also, don't be put off by a 243 for pigs. I've shot several 200 Pounder plus pigs with the 243 using 100 gr bullets.
Hit in the right spot, they're dead when they hit the ground!

Recoil is less than the 308 too!

cliffs · #12 08-20-2001, 12:16 AM

GET THE BAR without the BOSS, the noise from the Boss is plenty loud, I have 3 and have a CR which stands for conventional recoil on all of them. The recoil of the BAR in .243 will be next to nothing. I have a .270 and I can shoot at a deer and watch it fall through the scope even at close range.

Chuck from arkansaw · #13 08-25-2001, 02:26 PM

The .44 might kick too much, and the bar is heavy.

Why don't you try an SKS? They are light, the stock is short, the cartridge is a lot more powerful than a .357. They don't kick at all, and they don't cost a lot of money.

#14 08-25-2001, 06:22 PM

Howz about a Browning BLR. Lots of chamberings and very pretty guns.