In a pistol which has the least recoil ? same barrel length 15" Main game deer and antelope.

Well, since 243 has a higher muzzle velocity than 7BR, I would calculate a little higher recoil, everything else equal.

But I have a 243 Striker that's a pussycat. Just be aware of scope distance due to recoil.

But if you're limiting distance for hunting to under 300 yards, 7BR would be adequate.

Larry
Tinkerer

My 7BR Encore barrel is 15" as is my 243 Encore barrel. I shoot 95 grn bullets in the 243 and 120 in the 7BR. I would have to do some video but I think just shooting my 7BR has a little more recoil the way I have them loaded. You would think the .243 barrel would be a little heavier do to the smaller bore leaving more metal on the barrel but I'm just not sure.
I just don't think about it much, even shooting a lot from the bench on these two barrels. Now, when I get the 280 or 375JDJ out I count a few rounds out, put them on the bench and that is all I shoot.
Mike

7BR has less recoil and probably better accuracy,had one in a encore about 15 yrs ago and it was sweet,and then I traded it for a revolver.