bigredhuskers
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I've been doing way too much research on these two calibers. Situation - looking for a deer gun for my 9 year old. He is large for his age and seems ok with recoil on other guns. He has shot a lot of larger pistols (9mm, 40 s&w). My research shows that everyone likes the .243, but their is a small group that say the 7mm-08 is the best long-term cartrige. It can be purchased off the shelf with lighter loads and then move up. Also, I am hearing that the 7mm-08 is more forgiving with slightly off shots at deer. He is new (actually we are both new) to deer hunting. So my question.... have you shot both? If so what is the recoil difference?
Now I keep thinking that I should buy us both 7mm-08 rifles (I was leaning at a 30-06).
thanks
Now I keep thinking that I should buy us both 7mm-08 rifles (I was leaning at a 30-06).
thanks