BrocLuno
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Ruger mini 30 or a 243 autoloader like Remington 7400. Add a mercury recoil absorber tube and a limbsaver pad and it would be very tame, while still getting them on the ground. A classic Remington Model 81 in 30-30 would do the job too
Most of these are older guns, but can be had at reasonable cost and can be "restored" to fine condition.
For those with shoulder issues I suggest fairly straight stock, soft round and really good fit. Limbsaver pads will be godsend. PAST shoulder pad sewn into your hunting vest will help spread the load a great deal and make recoil much more manageable
If bolt rifle, go modern with straightish stock, stay away from featherweights. Something in 6.5mm Swede ought to be nice if the 243 seems OK? It would be my move up choice from the 243
Could also consider a lever action in 357 Magnum.
Most of these are older guns, but can be had at reasonable cost and can be "restored" to fine condition.
For those with shoulder issues I suggest fairly straight stock, soft round and really good fit. Limbsaver pads will be godsend. PAST shoulder pad sewn into your hunting vest will help spread the load a great deal and make recoil much more manageable
If bolt rifle, go modern with straightish stock, stay away from featherweights. Something in 6.5mm Swede ought to be nice if the 243 seems OK? It would be my move up choice from the 243
Could also consider a lever action in 357 Magnum.