re: Best rifle/caliber combo with little to no recoil

Thanks all. Sounds like I will have to look into 7-08 reduced recoil. I do like the idea of it being able to grow with her. Just quickly looking at Wikipedia it looks like ballistics for a normal load and bullet are close to as good as 30-06?

Yeah, I'm anti-muzzle brake for that reason. Thanks.

Anti muzzle break on anything short of a .50cal

While there are some great suggestions posted already, especially the 7-08 with reduced recoil ammo, another very viable option is the 7.62x39 caliber in a youth bolt rifle. While not as common in bolt rifles as other calibers, there are several manuf that make them for not too much money. Howa makes a good one and CZ makes a great one but is a little more expensive. However, with the right bullets and reasonable shot placement will do everything you need to do out to 200 yds. Very little recoil and you can buy practice ammo for $5 per box of 20 so can afford to practice as much as you want without breaking the bank or the shoulder. About 4 years ago I hunted with one a good bit to test it out. 7 shots 7 dead animals including a very nice 9 pt.

My dad gave me a 300 Win Mag to shoot my first deer when I was like 10. a-hole.

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When I was a kid I feared the noise more than the recoil. Come to think about it, this is still true as an adult. I will never own anything with a muzzle brake.

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I guess Ive shot with electronic hearing protection the past 15 years and never really noticed difference.

Precision Rifle Blog did a test and muzzle brakes are perceived to be about twice as loud as a bare muzzle while behind the gun. It really isnt twice as loud, but perception is reality. Its also funny that the "loudest" brakes help contain the most recoil.

Doesnt really change my opinion. I love brakes and suppressors.

Oh and check out how much suppressors help.

TY. Yeah, been looking into suppressors myself for Hog Hunting. SOB's tearing up our pastures. We have officially declared war on them. Freezers are full of Wild Pork, a shame to leave them lay there, but that's what has been happening lately.

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Ah hell, if you’re going that route, just grab a .444 handi rifle.

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My son shoots 7mm08 with reduced recoil awesome gun
My wife has 308 with reduced recoil both guns are lifetime guns.