I'm starting to think about a rifle for my daughter. I've settled on .25-06 for a number of reasons. It seems most people suggest a 24" barrel for a .25-06 hunting rifle and I prefer stainless for hunting rifles. I'm hoping to get suggestions of available rifles. I've searched the websites for the following companies: Browning, Kimber, Remington, Ruger, Sako, Savage, Tikka, Weatherby/Vanguard, and Winchester. I've found the following that fit the bill:
Browning Stainless Stalker
Kimber Montana
Remington 700 SPS Stainless
Tikka T3x Varmint Stainless
Notably, Ruger and Savage didn't show any .25-06 rifles. Am I missing any options for off-the-shelf rifles fitting my criteria? Is the Kimber too light? My daughter is small, so I want a light rifle but I know it will increase felt recoil.
Thanks.
Browning Stainless Stalker
Kimber Montana
Remington 700 SPS Stainless
Tikka T3x Varmint Stainless
Notably, Ruger and Savage didn't show any .25-06 rifles. Am I missing any options for off-the-shelf rifles fitting my criteria? Is the Kimber too light? My daughter is small, so I want a light rifle but I know it will increase felt recoil.
Thanks.