Looking for a Light Hunting Rifle for the GF.

[DocMedic]

I'm looking for a light deer hunting rifle for the Girl Friend for Christmas, she likes the more traditional Wood finish. What does everyone recommend?

[Limited GM]

That ruger 243 for sale on here.

[UncleDave]

I have a Remington 788 traditional wood in .243 that is very light considering. Just remember the balance of weight saving vs recoil management. A good break will help with that. An old Remington or Savage tend to be lighter weight.

[fitz19d]

No wood stocks, but any of the news 250$ bargain rifles would do the job. Little nicer there's weatherby vanguard series 2.

[Bailey Guns]

A good recommendation would require knowing what kind of budget you have.

[wctriumph]

A Ruger American. Fairly inexpensive and available in just about any caliber.

[BushMasterBoy]

30-30 Winchester. Most successful deer rifle in US history.

[Irving]

I held an extremely light muzzleloader this year. That can't make the recoil much fun, but you don't even notice it when you're hunting.

[Great-Kazoo]

A good recommendation would require knowing what kind of budget you have.

That always helps, usually included with what one's looking for caliber wise.

[Lars]

I've always been a Remington fan, but I've bought a few Tikka T3 rifles lately and they are excellent. The are very light and shoot lights out. A buddy of mine has one in 7mm that will outshoot any other factory rifle in its class, and the .243 I have has made three separate trips with three different friends to Texas for hogs and hasn't let down anyone yet.

[ray1970]

I'd say any of the low priced options from Savage or Remington would be a good choice. If you want a caliber recommendation, I think the 7mm-08 would be a good choice.

[BPTactical]

I've always been a Remington fan, but I've bought a few Tikka T3 rifles lately and they are excellent. The are very light and shoot lights out. A buddy of mine has one in 7mm that will outshoot any other factory rifle in its class, and the .243 I have has made three separate trips with three different friends to Texas for hogs and hasn't let down anyone yet.

Yup, good lightweight rifle

[spqrzilla]

My Tikka T3 is a good rifle also. Its in .300 WSM but really isn't unpleasant to shoot. One in .243 Winchester would be a great beginners rifle.