.270 is a good choice i wount worry about recoil at all I have a 3006 and a 270 7400 the 7400 doesnt even kick half as much as the 3006. Recoil on the 270 isnt bad at all however i would find a bolt 270 this will make it much more accurate and it wont jam my 7400 jams about every 20-30 rounds if it isnt cleaned out