I just bought a new NEF youth model 7mm-08. I got the youth model because it felt better on my bad shoulder. It lets me hold the shoulder lower and closer to my body. I took it out yesterday and shot a five shot group of just over an inch. The little gunwas 199.00 At Gander Mountain.

The made to order gun to fit the bill is the 250 Savage. I can't imagine why that gun is not more popular. Its recoil is almost non existant and its terminal performance is better than the 243. I bought one for my wife when Reminton brought it out in their 700 classic. She loves to shoot and does it well but she hates recoil. Really Hates recoil. She shot the Handi rifle 7mm-08 yesterday and thought it was pretty mild. BUUUT not as mild as her 250.