Critique this youth load

I don’t reload so I can’t tell you about a load.
But I think Remington usto load a 30-06 down to a light 30-30 type load
In there reduce recoil line.

And if your up to adding a kids rifle the 350 L is very light recoil I think about 1/2 of a 243 with a lot bigger and heavier bullet.

My son’s rifle is near exhibition quality, I eschew mass produced low quality stuff. Every kid gets one “forever” rifle and shotgun before they leave the house at 18. So the focus is on getting the wonderful rifle he already has into use with a mild recoil load so he can stop using the pre-64 .243 and start using his rifle.
 
My son’s rifle is near exhibition quality, I eschew mass produced low quality stuff. Every kid gets one “forever” rifle and shotgun before they leave the house at 18. So the focus is on getting the wonderful rifle he already has into use with a mild recoil load so he can stop using the pre-64 .243 and start using his rifle.
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So my youngest has taken a shine to deer hunting this year and he's been borrowing his brother's 7x64 brenneke for more "oomph" than the communal kid's .243. My youngest was gifted a very nice Austrian custom mauser in 30-06 a few years ago but he's been waiting to grow into it. He's ready, but it has a classic engraved steel butt plate so I want to manage recoil a bit.

I selected Barnes TTSX 130gr bullets thinking they would be just fine for deer and coyote on the homestead and the load data suggests they are smoking fast so it should be swell.

Please critique my load options. Note, for practicality's sake we will not develop loads, we will use starting loads so performance at starting levels is relevant.

The starting load of IMR3031 is 50.5gr @3052FPS and produces 15.7lbs of felt recoil.

The starting load of RL15 is 53.5gr @3107FPS and produces 16.8lbs of felt recoil.

The starting load of TAC is 48.5gr @2981FPS and produces 14.8lbs of felt recoil.

The starting load of H335 is 48gr @2944FPS and produces 14.4lbs of felt recoil.

I have 3031 and RL15, I would need to source the other two. Any conjecture on which one of those four options with a barnes TTSX is likely to provide best accuracy?
@rookhawk
what sort of deer and what ranges?
I'm wondering why the 130gn TTSX
You could load the 150gn SST far cheaper and use a 60% of max charge of H4895 for similar or less recoil at a far cheaper price and still have an effective game load.
That's just my opinion because I'm a cheapskate.
Bob
 

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bigrich wrote on Bob Nelson 35Whelen's profile.
thanks for your reply bob , is it feasible to build a 444 on a P14/M17 , or is the no4 enfield easier to build? i know where i can buy a lothar walther barrel in 44, 1-38 twist , but i think with a barrel crown of .650" the profile is too light .
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bigrich wrote on Bob Nelson 35Whelen's profile.
hey bob , new on here. i specifically joined to enquire about a 444 you built on a Enfield 4-1 you built . who did the barrel and what was the twist and profile specs ? look foward to your reply . cheers
 
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