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What's the recoil like?
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<blockquote data-quote="Outlaw6.0" data-source="post: 809851" data-attributes="member: 23486"><p>In reference to the question you actually asked. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" /> The .243 is a ***** cat, always has been & always will be. For a first time and/or small framed shooter, the .243 is always atop my list. </p><p> </p><p>In comparison, (similar weight rifles) the Creed will always recoil more, heavier bullet similar case capacity= more boot. Would I have difficulty with introducing a new shooter to the 'Creed? No. There isn't THAT much difference. The 'Creed will also have more knock down power.... it's always a compromise.</p><p> </p><p>You mentioned deer & light recoil. I'm going to go out on a llimb & assume that the ranges will be moderate? At moderate ranges, there is nothing the 'Creed (or 7mm-08 for that matter) can/will do to a deer or for the shooter that the .243 cannot. If/when the range increases, I would opt for the heavier bullet & more punch of the larger calibers.</p><p> </p><p>I own several 6mm bores & just ordered my second 6.5. I've killed more critters with 6mm bore rifles than my 6.5's, 30's & .338's put together & have never felt undergunned. Shooter confidence is the key to the game, if dropping down to the .243 makes your wife more confident & gets her out shooting more often, the decision is very easy to make.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>t</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Outlaw6.0, post: 809851, member: 23486"] In reference to the question you actually asked. :rolleyes: The .243 is a ***** cat, always has been & always will be. For a first time and/or small framed shooter, the .243 is always atop my list. In comparison, (similar weight rifles) the Creed will always recoil more, heavier bullet similar case capacity= more boot. Would I have difficulty with introducing a new shooter to the 'Creed? No. There isn't THAT much difference. The 'Creed will also have more knock down power.... it's always a compromise. You mentioned deer & light recoil. I'm going to go out on a llimb & assume that the ranges will be moderate? At moderate ranges, there is nothing the 'Creed (or 7mm-08 for that matter) can/will do to a deer or for the shooter that the .243 cannot. If/when the range increases, I would opt for the heavier bullet & more punch of the larger calibers. I own several 6mm bores & just ordered my second 6.5. I've killed more critters with 6mm bore rifles than my 6.5's, 30's & .338's put together & have never felt undergunned. Shooter confidence is the key to the game, if dropping down to the .243 makes your wife more confident & gets her out shooting more often, the decision is very easy to make. t [/QUOTE]
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