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I think I would go with a .260
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.....civilize 'em with a Krag
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A 25-06 has a noticeable reduction of recoil and is very effective on deer.
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6.5x55 is the first thing that comes to mind. I'm getting in pretty late with this one, but I second the 6.5x55. It really is very good for most of the stuff most of us really hunt.
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'Nother vote for the 250-3000 Savage. Or the wildcat 25-223. 'Bout the same speed. Just depends on wheather or not you want a wildcat to mess with. I for one, would welcome the 25-223! Shot one several years back, that my cousin owned. Great rifle! Virgil B.
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My 257 Roberts Ackley Improved with solid square butt and 117 gr bullets makes recoil pain 100 times worse than my 338WinMag with 250 gr bullets and the largest and unground Limbsaver recoil pad.
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25-06. Effective and noticeably less recoil.
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The .243AI will do a LOT of killin'.........
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The .243AI will do a LOT of killin'......... And there you have it.
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The .243AI will do a LOT of killin'......... Dude, I cant wait to find out.
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This is a shooting forum, there is no place here for logic.
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7mm-08 is both a step down and quite effective. And not the dreaded .22 CF <grin>...
The CENTER will hold.
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Haven't read through all the responses, but obviously see a lot of repetition in the responses given. Something I haven't scene mentioned is you have to compare the cartridges mentioned in a similar platform as the orginal 30-06 mentioned.
I've got 2 very light 7mm-08's that I really don't find any different to shoot than my 1 1/2-2 lbs heavier 30-06.
I've also got a Winchester 670 .243, that really doesn't fit me well and while I certainly don't mind shooting it, I find my 30-06 and such more pleasant to shoot.
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Remember, not everyone has a happy ending, so be happy when you can
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.260 Remington with 120 gr TSX
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25-06 if you want to stay in a similar LA rifle, and a 7-08 or 243 if you want to go SA.
I've got Kimber Montanas in 300 WSM and 7-08 (and the Wizzum) is a fair bit heavier, but the 7-08 recoils noticeably less. I run 180's in the 300 and 140's in the 7-08, FWIW.
Not exactly a 30-06 to 7-08 comparison, but not far off.
If you want to stay 30 cal, 308 or 300 Savage would sure make good sense and provide less recoil.
I know some have suggested you stick with your '06 and load her down, but they have overlooked a huge problem with that advice...It means you don't get a new rifle...grin.
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I'd follow the 250Sav-257 Roberts-260 Rem- 6.5 x 55- 7/08-7x57 crowd....
at the same time... an 06 loaded to say 300 Savage Standards... is a noticeable reduction in recoil....
150s... 165s.. 180s at 2400 fps are still a very effective load at 250 yds and under... with noticeable reduction in kick to the shooter..
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260 Rem "Remington standardized the 260 as a factory round in 1997. While basically similar to the 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser cartridge, the 260 enjoys enjoys the advantage of being loaded to higher pressures due to the absence of older, weaker actions in this chambering."
Factory loads of 120 or 140gr Remington psp are available.
Or handload to lower weight for even less recoil.
Stocks can have recoil reducers added such as a tube of buckshot or a mercury cylinder to absorb recoil. Also there are Limbsaver pads for most rifles available.
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