Lighter recoiling elk rifle

[MOwhitetail]

Forgot to mention he doesn't reload so he'd be using factory loads. Id guess his 270 is between 9-10 lbs. And his current rifles are not threaded and he wants a suppressor. And I think he just wants a new toy. Haha. He has a 243 but I think it's a bit light for elk. I was thinking about a 7mm-08 but having not shot one I wasn't sure. Thanks for the help so far guys

Another vote here for a 7mm-08. I’d consider myself recoil sensitive and have no issues with that cartridge. One thing to keep in mind is that stock design can make a big impact on felt recoil. Even some of the bigger rounds mentioned can be a pleasure to shoot with a good stock, but with the wrong stock they can be a lot harder to handle.

 

[Ikmclean]

My father just did the same thing, after having both shoulders rebuilt his 300 mag wast too much to take, he landed on a winchester xpr sr in 308 win, topped with a trijicon huron 2.5-10 and a otter creek polonium30 suppressor, 9lbs all in

 

[tdhanses]

It's all relative, but my 300WM suppressed is very manageable on recoil. My 6.5CM suppressed is basically recoilless. Also could look at an AR-10 in .308. It suppressed would be smooth too.

Problem with an AR-10 in .308 or 6.5cm, they all are heavy, I’d never hunt with mine when I can take a lighter rifle.

 

[tdhanses]

I’d suggest 6.5 cm if you reload and can load it for the heaviest bullet and he only takes perfect shots, otherwise I’d go with a .308 and still reload and get some 215’s slinging at slower speeds and limit range.

Factory ammo I think both 6.5cm and .308 feel the same recoil wise.

I like my 6.5cm but can’t see ever using it on elk while I have a 30 cal.

 

[Deadfall]

.308...

 

[LightFoot]

I hate to say it, but …. 6.5 PRC

Seekins HAVAK Element would be nearly perfect.


>>>——JAKE——>

 

[mtnbound]

My dad is looking to get a new rifle for elk. He's in his seventies now and would like a rifle/cartridge that is lighter recoiling but still good on elk. To give a bit of context he can shoot a .270 fine but a 30-06 is too much. He's looking for a couple things:
-Lighter on recoil
-Not too heavy so he can still carry it in the mountains
-threaded so he can use a suppressor.
Any suggestions would be great. Thanks guys

6CM would be my first choice, my second would probably be 6MM ARC, and my third would be a 6.5 PRC.