Had a Browning BAR 338wm one time with the factory black plastic stock and boss system.
It was one of the easiest guns to shoot it felt like a 243.
I would bet one chambered in 25-06 would be super easy if that would be enough gun.
I'am a big fan of magna porting also and if you have never tried a magna ported gun your in for a treat.
I agree heal up good don't be in a hurry right now. Stick with .220 swift/.223/ .22 Hornet etc. For awhile if you must shoot.
I would think a good ar-15 in .223 should be really mild bigtime.
Good luck and be careful

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Frank Glaser,Alaska Wolfman:"with a lung shot on hoofed game the .220 Swift killed quicker than any other gun I ever owned."That included caribou,moose,wolf,and sheep.