Short action deer killer in the Savage 11

[Skillet]

The thread on the Savage 11 Lightweight Hunter got me thinking.  It's only got a 20" barrel, so which cartridge does a fella choose? 

If longest practical range is the goal, does that change your answer?  How about if minimizing recoil for a young hunter is the main concern?

[the509hunter]

i use the 300 wsm with wimp pad absolutly no recoil and it makes it out there in range if u are a steady shot.. if u are going to get the model 11 dont get the scope pacage get a different scope. just my 

[throttlejocky20]

the 308 has been my all time favorite round ever since I killed my first deer with it. The 243 comes in a close second.

[C-Money]

7mm-08 is hard to beat! Light recoil and plenty of power for N. America.

[wreckerman5357]

I'm a long action guy myself, I hunt with '06 and .270. However, I have always wanted a .243, I have just never needed one. That's one sweet little caliber.

[MHWASH]

I like a little more bullet weight than the .243 offers. Personally I think the .25-08 would be perfect.