The 7MM-08 with 140 grain bullets has 12.6 lbs of recoil while the 308 with 150 grain bullets has 15.8 lbs so there is a noticable difference. You have to consider the 7mm-08 recoil as MILD. Great all purpose caliber the 7mm-08. Much like the 6.5x55, its gets the job done well without the Blast and Recoil.