Limbsaver recoil pad. Don't tell the guy that's trying to sell it to you...

A 7.5lb scoped .308win is going to thump pretty hard unless you're using a pad. Definitely not something that isn't manageable though. Flinching for recoil doesn't make a guy more manly, add a pad...

Somewhat funny that Ruger's current "compact rifle" line-up ALL feature wood or laminate stocks (which I prefer, personally), rather than going the "featherweight" route and adding tupperware.