the model seven is light so, generally speaking, you could probably find more actual recoil with it compared to a bigger model. But the .308 is not known as a very punishing round no matter the case, and if somehow it does affect you, stick a limbsaver pad on it. That will work. Recoil from a .308 is generally about the same, imo, as a 12 gauge shootin regular field loads or so. Not bad at all.

That 300wsm in that model may be a littledifferent story for you.

One other caliber thatwould be attractive in that model that would compare somewhat with the .308would be that 270wsm. Looks like a killer. good luck. let us know what happens