Thanks for the replies. I didn't know if the recoil was similar to a .243 or if it is closer to a .270. Propmahn, she has shot a 30-06 automatic with a good recoil pad on it. I can hardly tell there is any recoil and it nearly knocked her over.

The reason I ask about the .257, I really like the Winchester Model 70 featherweight but I have looked for a couple years for one in a .243. I saw this one in .257 this morning. It is in mint condition with a Redfield scope and the dies for reloading and the guy only wants $400.