ORIGINAL: James B
Because of fit and feel, I would have to buy it in a 700 Remington. The fit of the 700 makes felt recoil less than any other brand that I have fired in the bigger calibers. Ruger probably smacks me the hardest followed closely by Savage. You are on the right track though, its got to feel right to YOU.
I think Remington probably makes the heaviest barrel which probably helps reduce the recoil?