reacher..

what gun and grain size are you using? do you shoot your gun alot?i have also found from my experiences if i have not shot alot that year my shoulder would be more recoil sensitive to shooting compared to shooting more frequently .i have owned 3 30-06sprg' s in my hunting carrer. one was in a rem 700 ADL using 180gr. another browning BAR and a browning medallion. i find the ligther medallion bit me more after i went past 165gr. the rem 700 had no kick what so ever like my 308win.
also is the gun fight you like an extension of your arm? i have heard from people on this site complaining that a 270win kicking more than the 30-06sprg due to the stock design/ hunter fit.

also how far will you shots be? what frain size are u using? try maybe a premium 150gr. or 165gr. buulet less recoil and the 150gr premium bullet wil hold better.