A rifle for the ladies amongst us

[Bert the Turtle]

I find it much easier to shoot a rifle that fits me than one that doesn't fit. Women (thank God!) have very different body structures than men, so it makes sense to design a rifle to fit them.

If this rifle helps open the female gun market, that is great. The more women brought into the shooting sports, the better politically. And it is a smart commercial move as well to try to tap into such a potentially huge market.

Weatherby does have a particular aesthetic that seems to be amplified by the change in proportions required to make the stock better fit women. While the result will appeal to some, to my eye, the result is perhaps the ugliest rifle I've ever seen. Perhaps other companies can devise solutions with a different look and broaden the market.

 

[Ray B]

When I could used my own rifles for the live fire portion of my state hunter education course, I found my rem 700 308 loaded to 30-30 levels to be very well received by the ladies in the class. The stock was reworked and the barrel is 20"; so in handling it is very similar to the Model 7. Specifically for a lady and using factory ammo, I'd also suggest the 7mm-08.

 

[ack]

I have a Weatherby ultra light with a B&C stock..maybe the best I ever owned..they make beautiful rifles and Camilla is one ! Sure can't beat the price(650).. Love the wood and style..If they make one in 30/06 with 22"we just might be buyers..maybe add an optional brake...