Better off to buy a new Model 7 in 7 08 and ether keep the 308 or sell it. Cheaper in the long run. Re barreling runs $650.00 to $700. Personally I don't think there is much difference in the felt recoil between the 308 and 7 08. If you load try loading down the 308 to recoil the kids feel comfortable with. I've load down the 308 with 125 grain Nosler BT and found them to be very effective on deer at about 2600 FPS with very light recoil.
Last edited by Switch; 05/18/20.
