I'm a big fan of muzzle brakes and my neighbors at the range don't like me much...
Shooting position also has a lot to do with felt recoil. Hunkered down on a bench leaning into the rifle will always feel harder than a standing shooting position.
Shooting position also has a lot to do with felt recoil. Hunkered down on a bench leaning into the rifle will always feel harder than a standing shooting position.