.270 or .308

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I am wanting to get back into hunting and wondering what would be the better calliber for me. I have hunted before when I was younger, but always with a bow. Last year I bought a Remington model 710 270 ( I know it is a piece of junk) in hopes of getting back into hunting, but didn't have a licence yet. I have recently finished school and got a good job, so I would like to buy some nicer things while I have the money with no family to support. I am looking for a rifle I can shoot many rounds through at the range without going home with a bruised shoulder, but also be there when that huge buck comes walking up( I hope). The reason I have come up with the 270 and the 308 is because I have shot both of them. I shot a friends Winchester 308 and really liked it. The recoil wasn't bad at all, where as my 270 kicks pretty hard. I have been told by everyone who has shot the 270 that its recoil was really bad for a 270. These are the only two centerfire rifles I have ever shot. When I first fired the 270 the recoil wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, but I could tell a huge difference between it and the 308. Should the 308's recoil be better or worse than the 270? I am not afraid to shoot a more powerful gun with a heavy recoil, I am just planing on shooting a lot at the range between now and deer season and want something fairly light on my shoulder. I am not going to be taking any really long shots because I have a hereditary trait that causes me to shake and not be too accurate, so I don't need anything for real long distances. Most of my shots will be well under 150 yards. I am really looking forward to getting back into hunting and hope to learn a lot from this forum. I would appreciate any help offered. Thanks.