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<blockquote data-quote="Savage 12BVSS" data-source="post: 1836208" data-attributes="member: 112413"><p>Interesting question, the CM will of course be a joy to shoot with light recoil but the 308 is a broader spectrum cartridge with a variety of bullet weights. Light 308's with 165gr up can recoil some for bad shoulders or long bench sessions. A brake would really tame the 308 down, I shoot a 260 and like the CM it is fun to shoot and recoil is minimal. Out past 300yd's either will be deadly, course both will also shoot bug holes with the right load work and bullet's. You'll probably always second guess your choice either way, guess if it had to be two guns down to one I would pick the 308. I like low recoil guns cause with age I don't like to get jolted around as much as in the past, I can shoot real tight groups if the gun recoil doesn't become a factor. The 308 I shoot is a 12# gun so felt recoil is quite mild, my two lightweights are 260 and 7mm-08 and they are tame as well with 130-140gr bullets. I don't hold a gun tight in a benchrest setting so gun will jump some but not bad, I like to be surprised when the gun fires (I'm concentrating on the reticle and breathing). Its funny when I shoot at game I never feel the gun recoil heavy or light. In your choice I would rather have two cartridges for different purposes, but I'm still blessed with good shoulder's. Dave</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Savage 12BVSS, post: 1836208, member: 112413"] Interesting question, the CM will of course be a joy to shoot with light recoil but the 308 is a broader spectrum cartridge with a variety of bullet weights. Light 308's with 165gr up can recoil some for bad shoulders or long bench sessions. A brake would really tame the 308 down, I shoot a 260 and like the CM it is fun to shoot and recoil is minimal. Out past 300yd's either will be deadly, course both will also shoot bug holes with the right load work and bullet's. You'll probably always second guess your choice either way, guess if it had to be two guns down to one I would pick the 308. I like low recoil guns cause with age I don't like to get jolted around as much as in the past, I can shoot real tight groups if the gun recoil doesn't become a factor. The 308 I shoot is a 12# gun so felt recoil is quite mild, my two lightweights are 260 and 7mm-08 and they are tame as well with 130-140gr bullets. I don't hold a gun tight in a benchrest setting so gun will jump some but not bad, I like to be surprised when the gun fires (I'm concentrating on the reticle and breathing). Its funny when I shoot at game I never feel the gun recoil heavy or light. In your choice I would rather have two cartridges for different purposes, but I'm still blessed with good shoulder's. Dave [/QUOTE]
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