Rifles for women

[khahn79]

^this one is now in my top 5 list. I like that it's 17 HMR and 20 ga. I looked around the website and they also offer it in 12 ga. should I decide to go with that.

(Redhead's story about the rabbit w/ the .22 got me really thinking that a 17 was the way to go for squirrel and rabbit hunting. A quick, humane kill is important to me.)

BTW, I checked into it, and yes, you may use a shotgun that usually holds more than three rounds as long as you use a one-piece plug that cannot be removed w/o disassembling the firearm... thanks for the advice on that!

Hummm... so many choices..so little cash!

[toolman]

[quote=khahn79;370617Hummm... so many choices..so little cash! [/QUOTE]

Yeah life is rough sometimes!

[neophyte]

khahn79: Ma'am; today "by accident" I fondled the 'Rossi' Picture doesn't do it justice. Would I have one? No. I'd have it if it was multiple shot. Come in a nice box. @KMart. I was looking for some old stock .17hmr; counter person thought the Rossi was ammo?

Good Luck in your findings.

[khahn79]

We have a Kmart a couple towns over... just might have to take a "road trip".

[ouch]

For a rifle get a Marlin or winchester 30/30. The rounds have good punch yet will drop into the ground faster if you miss. A 243 or 3006 is going to keep sailing quite a while.

I would not pick any shotgun that was a single shot or labeled as ultralight. Both are too light weight to adsorb recoil. Although expensive the semi auto guns are going to be more managable. Their recoil is softened by the recharging of a round.

[khahn79]

Ok. I'm looking into a "gently used" Ruger 10/22 at my local gun shop for squirrel hunting. I'm afraid the .17 hmr would destroy too much of the meat for squirrel hunting. I'm still trying to decide on the shotgun but I have a new contender. Mossberg has combo shotguns at a reasonable price. Here's the link:
O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. - Firearms, Shotguns, Rifles, Accessories, and Precision Machining
I'm looking at the "500 pump action field/deer combo" in 12 or 20 ga.
Here's my question... is a 20 ga. "too much gun" for rabbit hunting? Would it destroy all the meat? If so, then I may go with the Savage Arms that Toolman listed:
Savage Arms Shotgun Rifle Combo Model 24F-20
It is chambered for 17 hmr and 20 ga.
Let me know what you think. Am I "on the right track" here?

[Bravo]

Sounds like good choices to me. The 10/22 is proven to be one of the best .22 rifles out there, and you really can't go wrong with a Savage or Mossberg. I would still recommend the 20ga, but it's a personal choice for you.

[neophyte]

khahn79: Ma'am; 12 gauge will be fine. The Ruger 10/22 outstanding choice.
One of the best deals on a pump shotgun Remington 870. Remington's go on sale many times during the year here. 26"-28" barrels. Long life expectancy, weight acceptability, ease of handling, flexibility.
Ma'am; all guns are compromises. Limiting factors need considerations. 10-22 100yds about the absolute limit. 17hmr flatter shooting out to [good day] 150-200yds.
17hmr ability to dispatch quicker
17hmr ability to shoot ?straighter?
17hmr cost more to shoot
.22 best bang for your buck

Diatribe without apology
In about anything "I" post; Practice, and Practice properly, understand your [all of us] limitation; work to improve. We owe no one explanations; we owe the "game" everything. Be ethical, be prepared to let said "game" walk-fly-or run away before you take that ?maybe? shot

[khahn79]

Originally Posted by neophyte;Diatribe without apology
In about anything "I" post; Practice, and Practice properly, understand your [all of us

limitation; work to improve. We owe no one explanations; we owe the "game" everything. Be ethical, be prepared to let said "game" walk-fly-or run away before you take that ?maybe? shot

Excellent advice! I agree 100%!

[toolman]

khahn, the 20 ga. will be fine for rabbits with proper ammo selection. Also remember to not shoot them at super close range if saving the meat is a priority. I prefer head shots with a .22 on cottontails but jackrabbits are fun to shoot at long range with one of my big guns.

[khahn79]

OK. Here's what I've come up with.

SHOTGUN- I'm looking at a Mossburg Model 500 Field/Deer combo in 20 gauge. Here's the specs on it:
Mossberg Model 500 Field/Deer Combo (20 gauge)
$289.29
24" rifled bore & 26" multi-choke (full, mod, ic)
Pump action
capacity: 2 3/4" 5+1
chamber: 3"
Weight: 7 lbs. Overall Length: 45 1/2"
vented recoil pad, sling swivel studs

I like the price, that it's multi-shot, and that it's versitile. I'm thinking it would be a good "starter" shotgun...any input?

.22LR RIFLE FOR SQUIRREL AND PLINKING:
Three contenders here:
savage arms 64fxp package series w/ scope
-.22lr
-10+1 cap
-semi-auto
-5.5lbs
-open sights + 4x15mm scope
-$139.99

mossberg 802 plinkster
-.22lr
-10+1 cap
-bolt action
-4.6lbs
-adjust. rifle sights + 4X scope
-$139.99

ruger 10/22crr
-.22lr
-10+1 cap
-semi-auto
-5lbs
-hi-viz sights w/ scope mount adapter
-$217.95

Any experience with or input on these rifles?
Thanks so much for all the advice so far!

[neophyte]

khahn79: Ma'am; you're impossible and gal I do love it.
With your research? golly dang gee whiz; something else It's a crying shame others including me didn't bother to break it down to clear number.
Mossberg 20g=good to go
Ruger 10-22= good to go much available to simple upgrade something good.
You will want to visit RimFireCentral; they are eat up with Rim Fires. They Cover by Brand.
Reminds me of this site. Good decent thinking folks.
Now if you do the Ruger

[khahn79]

Originally Posted by neophyte

khahn79: Ma'am; you're impossible

lol...I hear that a lot... I wonder why? OK, so I finally bit the bullet so to speak. My wonderful local dealer still offers lay-a-way. He told me if I was buying two guns he'd waive the usual $30/gun processing fee so I went for it. I put a down payment on the Mossberg 500 combo shotgun and a Ruger 10/22. With Christmas just around the corner and three kids to buy for I was very greatful for the lay-a-way option! SO... should have my new purchases paid off and in my possesion by Feb. (much faster than if I'd put them on the Visa that's for sure).

[nighthawk80]

Good deal and congrats!!!!

[jerry]

Khahn
You should like the Mossberg 500 20 ga combo. My son has one, a youth model. I took it to Schuyler Co. as back up to my 870 in case a sight or something broke. He does not have a current FOID and has seemed to lost interest in hunting, so I may have a keeper. His slug barrel is smooth so e use Remington Foster slugs with secent results.
You will want the sabot slugs to shoot in your rifled barrel. Yes, you can toss a few fosters down the tube, but expect alot of leading in the rifling.

The 10/22. Can't say enough good about mine. I don't rabbit hunt with it as most rabbits I shoot at are in afterburner & I'm hunting over my buddy's beagle with him and possibly another person.

Were hunting Jim Edgar (SiteM) Chandlerville, Saturday. Supposed to be some snow coming. Will hopefully take some pics.

[khahn79]

Originally Posted by jerry

Khahn

Were hunting Jim Edgar (SiteM) Chandlerville, Saturday. Supposed to be some snow coming. Will hopefully take some pics.

Jerry- that sounds great! I've heard a lot of great things about that park. If hubby can get some time off this summer, we're thinking about a camping trip up there. Most of my "paternal" family lives in the Effingham area so we thought we'd stop in and visit them and then spend some time in the great outdoors. Where are you from in IL? We're from "true Southern IL"... Williamson County. BTW, hope you had a great birthday!

[redhed]

Chandlerville? More information would be appreciated guys. Please???? I'm in the general Illinois neighborhood...the armpit area of it anyway.

[khahn79]

Hey Redhead... I think Chadlerville is about halfway between you and Springfield...closer to you than me actually!

[neophyte]

khahn: Ma'am; when you bring your "new" ones home; don't forget us. We will need pictures and range reports
I'll actually miss this thread I learned a lot Thanks

[khahn79]

Originally Posted by neophyte

khahn: Ma'am; when you bring your "new" ones home; don't forget us. We will need pictures and range reports

Of course I'll post pics as soon ASAP. I really appreciate everyone's advice! Thanks so much everybody!