Please know that if you install a "muzzle break", it will be exceedingly LOUDER !!! :party0007:

being that a 243 is a 308 necked down to create the 243 the recoil should not be that much greater. if you load 150 grain bullets or a lighter bullet the recoil shouldn't be that much heavier. have her shoot a 308 and see if she can handle it.

Fugg a stupid "break" (actually brake). I hate 'em.

Facts:
- Rifle stock design matters a bunch
- weight of the rifle matters a bunch
- 270 (my favorite) burns 10% more powder to drive a 150 grain bullet about 250 fps faster than a 308 with a 150.
- The animal killed will not know the difference.
- 270 has a BC advantage so retains velocity and drifts less at distance, given equal bullet weight.
- Your shoulder will not know the difference given equal weight and stock design.
- Reduced recoil loads are available for both.
- I like short actions
- I own more 308s than 270s.

Tealboy,
I would recommend the 260 Remington for several reasons:

1. mild recoil
2. exceptionally accurate.
3. flat trajectoy
4. It holds the 100 short course record for NRA Highpower Rifle Competition. The previous record was held for 41 years.
5. The current record holder is Michelle Gallagher
6. The course involves 20 shots standing at 200 yards (60 seconds) , 2 10 rd strings sitting rapid fire at 300 yards. 2-10 round strings prone at 300 yards (70 seconds) and 2 20 shot strings at 600 yards slow fire prone. She shot a 999 out of possible 1000 points


http://www.bing.com/search?q=michell...582F&FORM=QBLH



To talk to her at a match you would never get the impression that she in all probability is getting ready to whip you and chances are quite good everyone else on the range that day and she weighs maybe 110 lbs.

The 260 with the right sights is good for up to 1000 yards.

I have been recommending it to local deer hunters and they love theirs.