A VERY BIG spectrum to choose from. But since you mentioned "little recoil" I'd say....
30-30 (can be VERY accurate) .243 .257 bob 7-08 308 to name a few
The rifle you choose would be more important. If you asked me to pick only one it would be a 7mm-08 or .308 as there are tons of factory rifles chambered in these two.
Although, right now I'm in the market for a Ruger Ultra Light in .257 Roberts..
