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On a whim, I sold my custom Mauser 6.5x55. I got a good price so I let it go. But now I'm in a bind to replace it. The replacement will fill the role of primary deer rifle and also hog rifle. Here's my current hunting rifle lineup: new beautiful Ruger No. 1 in 243 that I absolutely love, T/C Encore synthetic/stainless in 25-06 that I'm "meh" about but it's my go-to for bad weather days and I'm not afraid to beat it up, and an A-Bolt in 270 that I'm really "meh" about due to mediocre accuracy and more recoil than I want. It hasn't been shot in several years.
So I'm looking for something to replace the 6.5x55 in terms of light recoil, but something slightly better than the 243 for deer and hogs without sacrificing on the recoil end. I'd really prefer something unique and not a garden variety Rem 700, Savage, etc. It needs to be wood stock because I already have a "beater" rifle, but doesn't need to be so expensive that I'm afraid to carry out in the woods like I am with my Ruger No.1 (I use that rifle for hunting fields in nice elevated box blinds, easy to keep it looking nice.)
So I'm looking for something to replace the 6.5x55 in terms of light recoil, but something slightly better than the 243 for deer and hogs without sacrificing on the recoil end. I'd really prefer something unique and not a garden variety Rem 700, Savage, etc. It needs to be wood stock because I already have a "beater" rifle, but doesn't need to be so expensive that I'm afraid to carry out in the woods like I am with my Ruger No.1 (I use that rifle for hunting fields in nice elevated box blinds, easy to keep it looking nice.)