Bolt action to fit 14 yo young lady

[stubbleduck]

My granddaughter wants to hunt with her father. He has not found a rifle that she can carry or shoot related to weight and ergonomics. Any suggestions; she has shot his 30-06 but no go :)

[BobM]

Check out the Ruger American compacts. A co worker has one in 350 Legend that his ten year old can handle.

[stubbleduck]

Thanks for the info. I will tell my son to check them out.

[guerrilla]

I'm a big fan of the Ruger scout especially with the synthetic stock.

They come in a range of calibre's, have an adjustable LOP, irons to learn on and can be set up for regular or LER scopes as well as being short and reasonably light weight.

https://ruger.com/products/scoutRifle/models.html

[stubbleduck]

I will relay that info too. I have bought my son and grandson a couple of 10/22's and want to get them a Henry LEO but my granddaughter needs a good hunting rifle Appreciate all the input.

[m1a_scoutguy]

Check out the CZ 527 Carbine in 7.62x39 ! My buddy has one and its a tack driver and if your hunting only Deer this would be a great gun. I have one in 223 and its a great rifle. MSRP is high but they can be had for alot less if you look around.
https://cz-usa.com/product/cz-527-carbine-223-rem/

[stubbleduck]

I had never checked out CZ before other than handguns. Looks like a nice rifle. Thank you

[formula11]

I second the Ruger American check it out

[LDM]

Weatherby Vanguard Synthetic Compact
Has a stock spacer to adjust pull. Proven Howa action, but much better stock.
Have one as a light hunting rifle, almost a Scout concept.
Impressed with accuracy.

[m1a_scoutguy]

I had never checked out CZ before other than handguns. It looks like a nice rifle. Thank you

Don't be afraid to check out the Savage Line along with the Rugers as mentioned. BIG bonus with the Savage is price and normally pretty available at most gun shops. They are great starter rifles for youths and every rifle I have seen has been crazy accurate. Ya can't go wrong with a 243 but it is offered in other calibers,like 6.5 Creedmore. They are probably on par with the Ruger American as far as price goes,but maybe it can be had for less if you shop around.
https://www.savagearms.com/content?p=firearms&a=product_summary&s=57384

[pinzgauer]

Ruger American compact, or Rem 700 youth if you can find one used.

We got my son a 700 youth in 708 and it is one of our favorite rifles. Even big men love to shoot it. Nowadays I would probably consider a 260 or creedmoor, but you can do much worse than the 708 and it's widely available in youth/mountain rifles.

Howa used to have some nice compact rifles, and they have a micro action available in Grendel which many people love as a super mild recoiling combination. I would pick Grendel over 7.62 x39, a bit more steam and shoots much flatter. The CZ micro actions are also available in Grendel.

[jsbhike]

What animals and distances? Regulated caliber restrictions?

[AndyLate]

I think the budget question has to be asked.

I have a compact Ruger American Rifle in .223 that is light, has a short stock, and low recoil but its not a great gun or a great hunting caliber.

A 6 lb Browning X-Bolt Micro Midas may be a nice choice or Weatherby Vanguard or Savage 11XP Youth.

I would guess that, as a lady, she won't outgrow the rifle like a boy would so maybe a nicer rifle is justified.

IMHO, caliber should be .243, 6.5 Creedmore, or .260.

[chef8489]

How about a Howa youth rifle? Or if you want to build a rifle look at the Howa action and mcmillian a10 stock.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54oO0ozVIp0

[Humpy70]

Be aware that COMBLOCk 7.62X39 ammo is VERY CORROSIVE. I have seen it eat through the chrome bore on a SKS. Commercial 7.672X39 should be much more accurate.

[TommyG]

I put together a Ruger American in 300 Blackout for my 10 year old to hunt with this year. It is not the finest bolt rifle you will ever pick up but it is a great little gun for a youth hunter. Very happy with it and he loves it.

[Red*Lion]

Don't be afraid to check out the Savage Line along with the Rugers as mentioned. BIG bonus with the Savage is price and normally pretty available at most gun shops. They are great starter rifles for youths and every rifle I have seen has been crazy accurate. Ya can't go wrong with a 243 but it is offered in other calibers,like 6.5 Creedmore. They are probably on par with the Ruger American as far as price goes,but maybe it can be had for less if you shop around.
https://www.savagearms.com/content?p=firearms&a=product_summary&s=57384

This man has the correct answer.

[Life's a Hillary]

The Weatherby Camilla has been favorably reviewed by folks I have heard of that have them

[Ned Christiansen]

The CZ or the Howa Mini-action. Can be had in 7.62X39 and 6.5 Grendel as well as .204 and .223. Get the Grendel and you have it all. And when she's all growed up..... YOU can inherit it :-)

[Rockhill12]

Bergara b-14 6.5 creedmore is what my 9 y/o and I shoot really easy on the shoulder and accurate