Well, like I say Corey......move down to 125 gr bullets and you'll shuck a lot of recoil instantly. The problem is bullets that light in 30/06 get pretty explosive and are best for varmints.

There is another option you might consider and that is shoot cast bullets in your /06. The 30/06 is an excellent cast bullet rifle and reduces recoil to ***** cat standards. You can do this and still maintain a very deadly rifle easily suitable for deer sized animals. Basically you are throttling back to about 30/30 ballistics.

But with your shoulder situation, you may simply be faced with the need to move down to smaller caliber and sell your /06. No shame in this move at all. In fact, I know what you mean. Had surgery on my shoulder for bone spur years ago and then shot my 06 couple of months later. The pain brought tears to my eyes. Happily a few months later I tried it again with no ill effect. But you may not be so lucky.

250/3000 is very mild, very sweet cartridge and extremely capable deer rifle.