Thats exactly what I'm talking about. Due to upper back injury recoil has become an issue. I had to give up shooting sporting clays because it would aggrevate my back.When I go to the range I shoot a box of shells out of my 243 and there is no problem at all. Maybe I can shoot a 30.06 {it's what I used to shoot}but I don't want to buy one{sold my .06 a while ago}and fine out it's gonna aggrevate my back.
The 3 cartridges I was interested in are the 7-08,308 & 270.The reason I start this thread is because according to recoil charts the 7-08 is suppose to have 4-5lbs less recoil than the 270 & 308. Roughly about the same as a .35rem,which I own and have shot with no problem.
So if 7-08's recoil is about the same as the 270 or 308 I will go with either one of those rounds.Only because I dont reload as of yet and 270 & 308 is cheaper and a little more availible im my area.

Thank for input guys I appreciate it Anymore suggestions or advice is welcome