Low recoil rifle for elk, deer, etc. but .270 or larger caliber

[mtnbound]

So let me put this differently then, I need to do a better stock if I buy a tikka or look at a rifle with a better stock to start with. The wife is on board with a decent brake or lower end can. I learned to hunt shooting 12gauge or 30-06. I can shoot something that size but I shoot better with a lower recoil. In my opinion everyone does but I know people prefer more knock down from bigger guns. If I settle on the idea that I can handle my .308 but would like better efficiency and less recoil then what would be a middle of the road caliber? Mainly for whitetail in ky but still capable out west. Rifle recommendations are appreciated too. My current .308 is out of the equation. I’ll keep it around but can’t justify any more improvements to it with the issues I’ve had.


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Replacing the factory Tikka stock is not necessary to do as a first step. It functions just fine, can you improve it, yes, just like dam near every factory rifle that’s in the same price range but it’s far from needed.

The 7-08 is a great cartridge especially if you reload, in my area you don’t see a lot factory 7-08 choices. The 6.5CM has more choices by far but with caliber restrictions I would go with the 7-08 for a do all one rifle.

 

[UnckleBob]

Thats what I always said too, now I own a Kowa 66a. Once you compare the alpha stuff to the rest it becomes easier to justify the cost.

Also, the guy is obviously looking for an excuse to get a new rifle and did a great job using the potential for elk to get his wife on board - why are you guys cockblocking a new rifle?! Gotta have this guys back.

The sales pitch to the wife an elk gun! Get rid of the rokslide cult bullshit and help the dude out! No 223s and ammo bullshit. He doesn’t want or need that.

What the hell is the matter with some you guys?!

We moved states recently and a couple guys we go to church with do some thermal pig hunting. Do I have an invite yet? Nope! Did I leverage the chance of an invite to put together a new thermal set up with the wife? Hell yes I did!

It's not like he is considering buying a 338 Lapua to hunt deer. People have been killing deer with the 270 Winchester for over 100 years. It is not overkill for deer.

Why? Flat shooting, good projectiles for deer, and moderate recoil.

According to this Recoil Chart, it has less recoil than the 308 Winchester. Most men (and women) can easily handle the recoil of an unbraked 270. If he installs a muzzle brake or suppressor (which I highly recommend and enjoy for all rifles), he ends up with recoil close to a 6.5 Creedmoor.

Having a 270 or 6.8 Winchester would give him an excuse to tell his wife he NEEDS to go out of state for something bigger than an Elk

Personally, I am trying to decide between a Nilgai,, Aoudad, a Moose or Africa Plains game. My 6.8W or 280 AI would be perfect for those hunts. My 243 - not so much.