RE: .308, How's the kick ?
As Wimp said, there are a lot of other factors involved in recoil. Bullet weight, rifle weight, action type and stock style, to name a few!
For the most part, the .308 should be close to the 30-06. Would you beleive I have a 7MM Rem. mag. that actually kicks less than my .308? Styles and weights are the factors!