RE: Need advice: lowest recoil gun, that is powerfull enough for deer
 

.243, 25-06, 257 Roberts, 7-08, .308 would all be good choices.Rifle choice (weight)will affect this as well. My daughter does not handle recoil well, but with a weatherby vanguard synthetic and stainless, which weighs 9.75 +/- pounds, she shoots a .308 with no problems at all.

RE: Need advice: lowest recoil gun, that is powerfull enough for deer
 

If you're only planning on shooting 100 yards there's no need for a "big" high powered rifle. Grab a good ole lever gun in the timeless 30/30 or 44 mag and go hunting!

I'll agree though, that a 243 would be my choice for you if you were wanting to possibly shoot a little farther.

Good luck and I'm glad to see that you're not letting that surgery keep you from huntin!

RE: Need advice: lowest recoil gun, that is powerfull enough for deer
 

243 with a limbsaver on it. Your all set.. You can get a lot of bullet choices for it at just about any mom and pop store.. I got 2 of them and I love em...

RE: Need advice: lowest recoil gun, that is powerfull enough for deer
 

I would suggest the .243 but the .223 would be ok also. The limbsaver recoil pad is a wonderful thing and they have a new one out that will reduce recoil as well was muzzle jump. If you can tolerate it I would also look at a heavier gun to reduce recoil.

RE: Need advice: lowest recoil gun, that is powerfull enough for deer
 

new england 243 handi rifle.This is what killed first deer with.

RE: Need advice: lowest recoil gun, that is powerfull enough for deer
 

0to 150 yards 30-30,past that 25/06. I use a .300wm most of the time but I like recoil.

RE: Need advice: lowest recoil gun, that is powerfull enough for deer
 

Indiana now allows you to hunt with .410 slugs, Ive never shot one and don't know the range.
Anyone have any specs on them?

RE: Need advice: lowest recoil gun, that is powerfull enough for deer
 

My buddy had the same question a few years back. He was in a bad car accident and when hunting season came around, using a rifle with less "kick" was crucial.

He used my .250 Savage (250/3000 - Model 99 lever action) ) and it was just what the Dr. ordered.

It is heavy rifle which helps on the recoil and is suited fine for deer.

RE: Need advice: lowest recoil gun, that is powerfull enough for deer
 

A second for 7mm/08

RE: Need advice: lowest recoil gun, that is powerfull enough for deer
 

.243 with a limbsaver recoil pad will be just fine.