First of all to everyone, the recoil of 10 gauge and a 7mm are completly different. Look at the situation and variables. You cannot compare the two. Sure you can compare them on lbs of recoil all day

1. Trigger control is completely different. A pull vs a slow squeeze.
2. Shotgun you point and blast. Rifle you aim, steady yourself, squeeze the trigger.
3. Rifle- one accurate projectile. Shotgun- many projectiles.

Savage,
IMHO, adjust your scope and practice practice.