In recent years, a change in the hunting community has been observed: Not only are hunters getting younger on average, but there are also more and more women obtaining hunting licenses. Currently, one in four hunting school graduates is female.
In light of this development, manufacturers have also responded. While hunting equipment was previously mostly designed for the needs of men, most suppliers now offer equipment specifically tailored to the needs of women - this applies not only to clothing and footwear but also to backpacks and weapons. Especially with rifles and shotguns, this is not only necessary for female hunters but also a progress for hunting as a whole, as women are often the better shots…
Below you will find an overview of the best weapons specifically designed for the needs of female hunters.
The Best Repeaters for Female Hunters
The first and most important weapon for hunters is usually the repeater. Only in some areas with a high prevalence of small game are combined weapons or shotguns preferred at the beginning. Repeaters are well-suited for stalking, sitting, but especially in driven hunts, they show their strengths, as quick follow-up shots are possible. Good repeaters for women are adapted to anatomical requirements.
On the one hand, this means that the buttstock of the weapon must generally be shorter for a woman than for a larger man. The pistol grip must be built slightly narrower for a female hunter, so it fits smaller hands. Additionally, the distance between the trigger and grip must be reduced. For this reason, the grip is ideally a bit steeper than in models for male hunters.
The following models are the most popular among users of Gunfinder:
The Best Shotguns for Female Hunters
The barrel aims, the stock hits - with shotguns, the measurements are even more crucial than with rifles. However, it is not enough to simply saw off the stock and reduce the weight of the weapon. It is also insufficient to simplistically offer two models, one for women and one for men - there are also large, strong women, and not every man has the anatomical characteristics of a heavyweight wrestler. Especially in shotgun shooting, the interplay between weapon and shooter is much more decisive than in any other discipline - among the users of Gunfinder, the following models have proven to be particularly popular, reliable, and especially adaptable:
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