I would much rather have a bolt action and add a GOOD recoil pad . i don't know whether your going to feel that much difference in recoil between a semi and bolt in 270.

I would rather look at a browning a bolt with a BOSS or like i said a good recoil pad. A little more spent now will be forgotten with your pleasure in the future.
but i still say that reciol won't be that much different between them. as a matter of fact i would bet that the 7400 has more . i know my 742 in 30-06 and my ruger 77 in 30-06 are not really that different to me in recoil.