What's it for?
A plinker for whacking tin cans isn't capable of stopping a bear.
I'd let her try every 223 you can get your hands on.. a Mini 14/30 can be had a lot cheaper than an M-1 Carbine. Ammo is cheap for either.
Most "youth" stocked rifles are too short for me but the M-1 Carbine does almost feel like handling a .22. Ammo is costly compared to other calibers.
Why not a bolt gun? CZ 527 in .7.62 x 39 or .223 could fit the bill too.
When I was a kid I always wanted a Savage model 180 pump action 3 shot 30-30... that would seem ideal as an all around lightwieght easy to use yet non military looking long arm with reasonable range.
A plinker for whacking tin cans isn't capable of stopping a bear.
I'd let her try every 223 you can get your hands on.. a Mini 14/30 can be had a lot cheaper than an M-1 Carbine. Ammo is cheap for either.
Most "youth" stocked rifles are too short for me but the M-1 Carbine does almost feel like handling a .22. Ammo is costly compared to other calibers.
Why not a bolt gun? CZ 527 in .7.62 x 39 or .223 could fit the bill too.
When I was a kid I always wanted a Savage model 180 pump action 3 shot 30-30... that would seem ideal as an all around lightwieght easy to use yet non military looking long arm with reasonable range.