I shot the 06 also. I don’t know what it was about the 308. But it smarted a little.A pump Remington does not kick. My go-to deer rifle is a 760 in 30-06. My 2nd favorite is my .444
My wife has the 742 in 06 and it’s a great rifle.
My dad got that short 308 back in the 70 or 80. He wanted a 270. Traded his 35 marlin for it.
Sorry if it sounded like I was complaining. It just had a above average kick and figured I’d start a little thread.
Shooting at deer dog hunting was fun. Sitting at a table shooting a few times .... well anyway.
Y’all enjoy the up coming season.