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I went with the 7mm-08 for my wife, who is also small framed.  Recoil was really the deciding factor for me.  The 7mm-08 has a really plush recoil pad on it which I don't think the .308 has.  As far as bullet selection, the 7mm goes up to 140 grain.  That's perhaps a little light for moose, but with my situation I know that I'll always be there backing up my wife.  It's enough gun to take a moose with a well-placed shot, though.  Anyhow, that was my choice and I'm very happy with it so far.

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