RE: T/C encore 308 PISTOL ?????????
I use the 15inch 7mm-08 and love it. I have not got to shoot a deer with it, but did shoot a coyote at about 100 yds. My cousin helps me with all of my ammo and figuring speeds, etc. He said that I was getting close to 2700 fps, with some hand loads he did for me. I recently read an article saying that the 7mm-08 was one of the top deer rounds. I think the .308 was one of the others, so you can't go wrong with either.
As far as recoil, it's not bad at all. I can shoot quite a bit before I get tired.
Hope this helps.