I just love this.
With all due respect the lady asks a relative vague suggestion for a rifle suggestion & 117 posts follows with some really great advice! I have to admit I didn't read all of them, since to me its mostly a fit & comfort choice for now, as you get more accustomed to the hobby, your perception will change & your requirements will differ.
BTW secretly all men wished their better half would show the slightest interest in shooting, never mind hunting!
In my household, I'm outnumbered 3 to 1. a feisty 40 something KG, 1.53M ruler of the house & two miniature replicas. Fortunately they participate in the fun.
You are in a very fortunate position, a huge amount of gents will gladly offer you the opportunity to fire a round or two with their rifles if they know you are testing the water for a specific make or caliber.
The Blonde went through a similar scenario, and ended up "inheriting "two rifles from my dad (.243 & 6.5x55) just because she is the only daughter with an interest in rifles & couldn't say which of the two she actually preferred after a day at the range! She initially had her mind set on a .223 which she is deadly accurate with & shot an impala with, then a 7.62x39 after firing one at the gun shop / indoor range. (we actually bought it, but she wants a shotgun now instead!)
She has fired a few rounds with different calibers and makes from the .308 right up to a 9.3x64 in the meantime. We are planning a walk & stalk hunt for larger African game this year & she still making up her mind...
My advice: Ask as many questions as you need to, try out as many types & calibers as you can, consider the type of environment & species you plan to hunt before making up your mind. But most importantly, have fun!
