I have decided I am buying a Nosler M48 Liberty in either 26 or 28nosler. I am having a hard time deciding which direction I should go. Mostly deer and black bear hunting with possible elk hunting down the road. I will be reloading for them so factory ammo won’t be a problem. What is the recoil like between the two? I am a little recoil sensitive and don’t want to run a brake, with that being said I’m worried about the 28. I am not worried about barrel life it will be a hunting rifle shot maybe 20-40 times a year after load development. I want to shoot 140gr Accubonds in the 26 and 160 in the 28. What’s everyone’s experience with these two rounds?

Side note seems the 28 is more popular than the 26 is that correct?

Thanks