13 Y/O Daughter 1st PRS Rifle Build Feedback

[ZCOklahoma]

I have been shooting PRS/NRL22 matches for about 7 years with my son and would consider myself at least an 8/10 in the rimfire knowledge world as far as what to use and gear. I have owned almost everything as far as actions/chassis/scopes. However, last year we dove into the centerfire world. Weight wasn't an issue nor recoil as he is 19 now and really fit. We both have 20ish pound Vudoos and Impact 6GT's that we use several times a month.

My 13 year old daughter wants to begin shooting centerfire matches with us, and now I am back to rookie mode on what to build her. i have signed her up for an all youth match in October. Here are my thoughts. Feedback is welcome.

Option 1:
ACTION: Impact action in something low recoil such as .223 or 6br/dasher. I am aware these are different bolts and about $500 for a bolt swap. I do reload my GT's and could stick with the GT, but wanted something with as little recoil as possible.
CHASSIS: My son has always loved the XLR Envy Pro's and they were phenomenal in LOP adjustment as he grew with the TR2 buttstock. Could be configured light and short for her.
BARREL: Not sure whether to go with a slimmer profile, or a shorter 1.25"
TRIGGER: She likes my TT two stage pro curved
SCOPE: Probably a Leupold MK4 HD with PR2 (Her brother and I run MK 5's with PR-2 MIL)

Option 2: (More budget friendly)
ACTION: Zermatt Origin action in something low recoil such as .223 or 6br/dasher. Swappable bolt head is not expensive to change. Never handled one.
CHASSIS: MDT Acc Premier Gen 2 or an MPA BA Comp/Hybrid that could be configured light and short for her.
BARREL: Not sure whether to go with a slimmer profile, or a shorter 1.25"
TRIGGER: Still a TT two stage pro curved
SCOPE: Probably a Leupold MK4 HD with PR2 or could go budget with something like an Athlon Midas Tac, or Bushnell MPED, or Arken EP5

 

[oldrifleman]

If she is comfortable with the weight length beats diameter on barrel. I love my Impact actions. You could go long freebore on a 223 and load Berger 80. 5 full bores and get to 800 real easy. The GT shouldn’t be too bad though. Have you thought of a Manners CS. Sounds great. My only thing is Weight. My daughter at that age wanted to shoot on our club indoor team. She hated the Anschutz 64 based actions, loved a used Walther kk300. After 6 weeks it just wore her out , just too heavy at her age. At 22 she loves it again, but not at 13.

 

[ZCOklahoma]

If she is comfortable with the weight length beats diameter on barrel. I love my Impact actions. You could go long freebore on a 223 and load Berger 80. 5 full bores and get to 800 real easy. The GT shouldn’t be too bad though. Have you thought of a Manners CS. Sounds great. My only thing is Weight. My daughter at that age wanted to shoot on our club indoor team. She hated the Anschutz 64 based actions, loved a used Walther kk300. After 6 weeks it just wore her out , just too heavy at her age. At 22 she loves it again, but not at 13.

I love the idea of the 223 to get her going. I just didn't want to put her at a disadvantage. I think if most of us hit everything inside of 800, that would be a decent finish at most matches.

 

[K80/6.5]

I think the night stalker would be a good choice I have one and plan on getting another for my daughter this next year. Very adjustable on length of pull and is little heavier than the CS.

 

[Hennig]

I like the idea of a 2 lug swappable bolt head like the Origin - start with 223 with the heavies, and have the ability to swap out to be for a few bucks.

When my son starts shooting, I’ll probably grab him a Premier G2 - simple, economical, short lop, and can either stay with him as he grows or just swap it out for something he wants once he has a bit of experience.

I’d definitely grab an Element Theos if I was looking at spending MK5HD money..