The only reson I don't want to go the pistol round route is the receivers won't take the rifle barrel. I want to add another barrel as she grows. We regularly hunt over a large field that is over a mile across. We could take long shots over 500 yards if we wanted but mainly I like to take shots in 150 yards or less. I wish I was a reloader, but I really couldn't see where it would save me that much money with the calibers I mainly shoot. (30-30,7.62x39,7.62x54r,30-06) The recoil is the main thing and that is why I am debating between the 243 or the 223 in a bull barrel for the extra weight. If I use 60-70 grain loads in the 243 like what is in the 223, will the recoil be the same?