Originally Posted by Iron Ranger (Post 4322966)

Thanks Guys, I am just a little skeptical of the reduced recoil shells. The hard part is talking him into the fact he is getting old. Thanks again.

Originally Posted by Ridge Runner (Post 4323008)

hey, this gettin old **** ain't for sissies! ask me how I know?
RR

Originally Posted by MudderChuck (Post 4323017)

Ain't that the truth, my 7mm Mag has been collecting dust for years. The last time I shot it from the prone position I said to myself "this sucker kills in front and cripples behind". I left that session with a hand sized bruise on my shoulder and I said never again.

A semi auto does a lot to mitigate recoil. I've been thinking hard about a BAR in .308. My bolt rifle in .308 doesn't really kick that hard, but it is really heavy.

Originally Posted by Big Uncle (Post 4323007)

The published charts are odd, but it looks like the reduced recoil choice would turn your father's 300 Win Mag into a 308 Win. A mild load in a 308 Win will cleanly take any deer.

If the published velocity is anywhere near correct then the reduced recoil choice would produce a fine deer rifle without changing anything but the ammunition for your father. I imagine it would be a hard pill to swallow if someone told a fellow that he was getting too old for his trusted rifle.

Originally Posted by Bocajnala (Post 4323165)

My grandfather always said "getting old isn't for the weak"

-Jake