Advice pls , Would a Suppressed 270 be to much for a my 10 year old daughter ? . She's nagging me to take her for a hunt ,where she shoots an animal . Sounds like its going to be a Wallaby , have got a 22 but probably a bit light thoughts ?
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Advice pls , Would a Suppressed 270 be to much for a my 10 year old daughter ? . She's nagging me to take her for a hunt ,where she shoots an animal . Sounds like its going to be a Wallaby , have got a 22 but probably a bit light thoughts ?
Na go for it Munsey, I can make you up some light loads if you really want? But I'm sure it will be fine, Paula can shoot mine unsuppressed all day and she's not very big at all
Download is my advice based on my 13 and 12 year old daughters. I load 110gr at 3000 in my 708, weighs about 7.5lb. My 13 yr old doesn't like it, 12 yr old seems fine. Find a 100/110gr 270 pill and download a bit.
Perfect excuse to buy a 223!
Yep a 270 will be not the best idea for your daughter. All good for a one off shot maybe but more than that will probably end in tears
All depends on the girl.
Some people don't handle much recoil, some don't mind. I hear plenty of adults bitching about the recoil from a 270.
If you can get some lighter loads as suggested above there shouldn't be a problem. A 110gn pill at 2900fps will still do the job (if used properly) and will be a pussy to shoot. Probably cheaper than buying a new rifle.
If it was going to be after new years, and you were travelling via Fairlie to look for said wallabies, should have a suppressed 223 available here you'd be more than welcome to borrow for a day or two.
My 75 has more of a strong push than a punch with the can on if that means anything.
I wouldnt put my 10 yr old daughter behind my 270. My 12 yr old boy can and does shoot it, but they both prefer the .243. Comparing the two is unfair but even I prefer the light recoiling .243
Borrow a .223 off someone. Will blow it to bits if she places the shot poorly and no real recoil.
As a heavy-calibre flincher I'd take up the guys suggestions re .223 or similar. One shot with a .270 suppressed on light load might be OK but if you're going after wallabies I'd be expecting a bit of lead will fly. It won't stay 'fun' for long
I agree re the comments re .270 bark. It is substantially different to the .30 cal types
You are welcome to borrow a suppressed 223 or 243 and plenty of ammo @Munsey.
Youngsters are a short time growing up. Seems even shorter now. I never shot a hi powered centerfire untill i was big enough to hold it up myself. While I get it that guys are keen to get the young uns out there and having fun. Sometimes as a parent you have to make the hard call and say no ... not untill you're older.
There is a Vid on youtube of some small girl in the US getting to have a "first shot" with Dads rifle. By her look in the vid at the shot, she'll never do it again.
slap a limbsaver on and your done she wont feel a thing.Quote:
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Thanks Everybody for advice given. Im going to Err on the side if caution , and not let her shoot the 270 . Thanks Gm & striker for the offer of a loaner , but I'm not keen on borrowing fire arms . I might look at a cheep 223 or 243 if anyone got one they want to pass on ?
Well put it this way Munsey, I bought the 243 rifle new but was not the first to blood it, I leant it to someone else first for a tahr hunt. The scopes aren't flash and I don't think it would be easy to break any of the rifles, and I wouldn't cry if I or anyone else did. Easy enough to sort out any issues.Quote:
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I don't think I have shot anything with a limb saver Mucko but are they really that good?Quote:
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I load a 110g Sierra pro hunter for my boy using 2206h reduced load it is doing 2500fps and is really soft to shoot with a suppressor, it is zeroed for 100mQuote:
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Think you on the right track, i know some dont seem to mind but from what i seen and heard a 270 is just not suitable for a newbie. i personally dont like them.{havnt met one yet that doesnt kick and makes a rackett) A 243 is a awesome Cal, and i believe that cal is such a winner you cant go wrong. Next to no recoil, accurate, and will do the business on any game here in Nz to a suitable range. Forget the 223 .A 243 gives you more options and distance. power and can always be the go to rifle than the 223 which in the right hands is pretty good but it has more limits. Otherwise a 308 is the next step, good to shoot and even thou the recoil isnt much difference compared to a 270 still havnt seen a 270 that feels nicer to shoot (with recoil than a 308) and for a new shooter having a rifle that is a pleasure to use is a key in getting them happy into the sport . And you dont have to worry about reloading to reduce the power etc, you can just buy factory straight of the shelve and it works.Quote:
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Munsey my ten cents worth.
I take it she shoots already. So how's her technique?
If it's good and she has the high and wide in the shoulder plus forend grip. Then fine go for it.
But if she is shooting F class style (free recoil, cross armed) then no I'd not let her near it.
did you not have a crack out of my 264Wm. yes they are bloody good, highly recommend them for $80 odd its a cheap way to make shooting comfortable with any caliber. my 264 has very little felt recoil dear I compare to a 22 but its pretty soft.Quote:
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