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<blockquote data-quote="handirifle" data-source="post: 726777" data-attributes="member: 44079"><p>I would add another + for the 243 over the 260. Not because it's superior, it really isn't but for waht you describe I don't think the 260 is the answer. The 243 with the 80-85gr Barnes loads has WAY less recoil than the 308, I know I own and shoot both.</p><p></p><p>Before you change your barrel for anything, I would FIRST get a top level recoil pad, like the Limbsaver or Kick Eze. Either one will reduce shoulder pain a LOT. I just added the Kick Eze to my 30-06 and man what a difference. By the way, I go in this Thursday (12/06) for shoulder surgery on both rotator cuff and bicep muscle issue. The recoil of my '06 does not bother either of those, so I know where you are coming from. Mine are not mild loads, I am pushing the Barnes 168gr TTSX over 2900fps.</p><p></p><p>I also added the Kick Eze cheek rest pad and the combination of the two makes this rifle sweet to shoot. I used to dread range day, but no more.</p><p></p><p>Try the new pad first, and if that's not enough, you might try loading the 308 with lighter bullets, ie. 125-130gr and matching 260 Rem speeds of around 2900-3000fps. If you reload there are reduced loads published for the 308 by the plenty.</p><p></p><p>Not talking you out of the swap, just looking at the $$$ aspect of it.</p><p>I would also consider the 257 Roberts as well. It will be better that the 260 for lower recoil and can pack heavier bullets than the 243. Many folks consider the 25 cal as the ideal Whitetail caliber.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="handirifle, post: 726777, member: 44079"] I would add another + for the 243 over the 260. Not because it's superior, it really isn't but for waht you describe I don't think the 260 is the answer. The 243 with the 80-85gr Barnes loads has WAY less recoil than the 308, I know I own and shoot both. Before you change your barrel for anything, I would FIRST get a top level recoil pad, like the Limbsaver or Kick Eze. Either one will reduce shoulder pain a LOT. I just added the Kick Eze to my 30-06 and man what a difference. By the way, I go in this Thursday (12/06) for shoulder surgery on both rotator cuff and bicep muscle issue. The recoil of my '06 does not bother either of those, so I know where you are coming from. Mine are not mild loads, I am pushing the Barnes 168gr TTSX over 2900fps. I also added the Kick Eze cheek rest pad and the combination of the two makes this rifle sweet to shoot. I used to dread range day, but no more. Try the new pad first, and if that's not enough, you might try loading the 308 with lighter bullets, ie. 125-130gr and matching 260 Rem speeds of around 2900-3000fps. If you reload there are reduced loads published for the 308 by the plenty. Not talking you out of the swap, just looking at the $$$ aspect of it. I would also consider the 257 Roberts as well. It will be better that the 260 for lower recoil and can pack heavier bullets than the 243. Many folks consider the 25 cal as the ideal Whitetail caliber. [/QUOTE]
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