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My brother is joining me hunting this fall, his last outing was ~40 years ago.
He wants to buy his own rifle rather than use mine, one that will work for both deer and elk.
Difficult factor: he is handicapped and has a type of arthritis that is exacerbated by abuse - i.e. a hard kicking round will cost him dearly in pain.
He suggested 30-06. I think it will kick too hard, as well as 270 too. Light mountain rifles will also kick too hard.
I think he might do well with an AR10, but he might prefer a bolt gun.
Please suggest rifle brand and caliber.
One that interests me because of its history and versatility is 6.5x55 Swede. Any comments on that?
Thanks for your answers.
My brother is joining me hunting this fall, his last outing was ~40 years ago.
He wants to buy his own rifle rather than use mine, one that will work for both deer and elk.
Difficult factor: he is handicapped and has a type of arthritis that is exacerbated by abuse - i.e. a hard kicking round will cost him dearly in pain.
He suggested 30-06. I think it will kick too hard, as well as 270 too. Light mountain rifles will also kick too hard.
I think he might do well with an AR10, but he might prefer a bolt gun.
Please suggest rifle brand and caliber.
One that interests me because of its history and versatility is 6.5x55 Swede. Any comments on that?
Thanks for your answers.