I get mix reviews on the recoil of a 7mm08.Some guys say it kicks as hard as their .308 in the same rifle others say it's a little less. According to a recoil chart it kicks about the same as a .35REM.I hate to buy it and find out the recoil is the same as .270,which is another caliber high on my list.
Most of long action guns are a bit heavier than the short action counterpart so that will reduce felt recoil.