I have to agree about what loads to use. I had a 7400 .270 win for along time and it would jam on all but federal red box 130gr . Then started reloading and had a hell of a time tring to find a load. 5 yrs ago it cost me my buck of a life time. Thats the last time with an auto. Mine was even picky about the clip being in a certain way. It was work trying not to jam. I wouldnt say the recoil isnt much if any different than my bolt m77 . Try a recoil pad and like was said fit the rifle to her and it will help alot. Good luck!