I have a model seven in 308. it has a pretty good thump due to the light gun. i can shoot my sendero in 300 win mag more than the seven. the little seven just thumps you when you shoot it. it's a pleasure to carry hunting but thumps.
they say with a heavier grain bullet you get more recoil i can't support that. i think weight of the gun plays a big role in felt recoil.
Take for instance a 30-06 in a ruger m 77 ,yeah it has recoil, BUT shoot one in a M77rl , a lighter gun, and you'll tell the difference in felt recoil. the weight of the gun asborbs some of the recoil.
Learn to like recoil ! sounds funny but it works. i am working with my son getting ready for gun season and i have told him that over and over again and his groups are better than most grown men i know.

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