Lighter recoiling elk rifle

[S-3 ranch]

I shoot both 270win and .308win with 150gr Norma oryx, both have same ballistic range, and are deadly on elk , mule deer, caribou out to 300 meters
I also shoot a .375 ruger with 250gr CX ( probably not for the recoil sensitive, but I never feel it when the chips are on the table)

 

[7RemMag]

Ammo availability could be a limitation for him, depending on how internet savvy he is, and if he reloads or not. I suppose it could be a bit on the spendy side, but I purchased a Weatherby Mark V in 280 Ackley Improved this August, and I absolutely love it. The brake is not obnoxious, and My sister who is quite petite shoots the rifle with no problems. The barrel is threaded, so a suppressor is not out of the question, but I'd be leery of putting anything heavy on it for fear of accuracy issues. The barrel is thin and might not handle a heavy suppressor very well. The same rifle, or many others, in 7mm-08 is an excellent choice as well.