Thread: Firearms for women

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I like the feel of a Howa. /QUOTE]

There's your answer
Also if you buy a Howa mini then you have the option of lightening it even further in the future by dropping the action into an Elude chassis - kiwi made
https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....1/index26.html
If carrying weight is a major factor for you then these are really good

Calibre wise 223 is the most versatile and cheapest for ammo and most commonly available but if you could try something in the 6mm and up that would give you more reach and hitting power
A suppressed 308 would kill everything you need in NZ but if you don't like the recoil of a larger cartridge then that's no help so it's something to think about

I'm sure someone in your area would be willing to trade a turn at the range on some rifles for a dozen beers so you can have a go

Note budget wise it is very common for your scope to cost as much as your rifle - you can always get a better one later as funds allow but if you can't see it you can't shoot it

Best of luck