rem600

I have the same model and caliberyou are looking at. I love it. Recoil is more than my 30/30 but not much more than my Winchester 70 30.06, wood stock,with a pad. The composite stock and pad seem to make the recoil more of a hard push than a sharp recoil. At least it seems that way to me. Very versatile gun with many options on factory loads to suit your needs.

My opinion only, it may bea bit much for a deer. My 30/30 seems to work the best for the mulies I shoot. I definately use the 300 when going for elk.