Thread: Firearms for women

Short action or 'mini' action, slim profile barrel shortened to 18", 'compact' scope as some full size ones tend to push too far to the rear of the action and this means you get close to the scope with your face.

Stock, one that can be trimmed slightly and the butt pad moved forwards to suit your frame size. Shortening the butt stock places your face a little closer to the back of the scope which is why the suggestion on a compact offering. I would suggest a Limbsaver or equivalent recoil pad too...

Caliber is one thing that I would look at in terms of 'one to do it all' - but a bigger bullet means a bigger hole through the barrel which is lighter, 7.62x39 or something like 6.5 or .243? And a suppressor to suit as it helps with muzzle blast and recoil which makes it more comfortable to use.

It all depends on what's in stock and easily available in you local outlets, but that's a shopping list to start with and then it's a case of what is available and what you like.