Interested in buying a rifle. Any suggestions?

[livvy]

It would be my first firearm. I'm more interested in learning to use a rifle than a handgun (for some reason handguns really freak me out). I'm a female, 5'5", and not particularly athletic. I'm interested mostly in target practice, a new hobby so to speak. I'm not particularly interested in hunting at this stage.

My question is what models would probably work best for me, something I could learn to fire with some accuracy without putting out my shoulder, or getting knocked on my ass? I fired a shotgun once many years ago when I weighed about 90 pounds soaking wet, and I still remember the kick...ouch!

Any suggestions would be most appreciated.