deer/elk combo cartridge for wife

[Don Fischer]

There are two fine managed recoil rounds on the 308. One is the 260 Rem the other is the 7mm-08. Personally I like the 6.5x55 and have for a long time. But, ammo is a concideration if you don't reload and then the best choice might well be the 7mm-08.
I never recommend the reduced recoil rounds. If that is what you need to shoot comfortablly, them you need a different cartridge. It makes no sense to me to load down a 308 to a 7mm-08 rather than just buy a 7mm-08.