IMO we are in the “good times” for optics. Vortex has a great marketing strategy but there is a lot glass as good and better at the Razor price point and below.To get a feel for what’s out there, visit some of the bird watching sites, those people are fanatics when it comes to optics.
Some of...
Funny what mention of the Creed. brings out in people. Is it a wonder cartridge? No, but it is the only cartridge released lately that has the right twist, throated correctly (most of them) and has ample mag box length for today’s bullets. The 6.5 Creed is what Remington should have done with...
I would suggest help guide her in the cartridge decision, but let her decide what fits her best. As mentioned, a trigger can make all the difference in the world, especially in a light rifle. I have found when starting my kids and other new shooters that muzzle blast from shorter barrels effects...