Try a different ammo. My .308 hate Winchester White, any Federal and the mil surp.

I reload my own, went from 4 inch groups (Factory noted above ammo) to .5 inch groups for Coyote rounds (125gr). I have not worked out any heavier loads to date as I am working on another rifle at the moment.

If you really think the recoil is that much. Change recoil pads as well. You can also reload your own as I did above (started out as wife loads). They work great here for under 300 yard coyotes ( scope isn't much good at the moment above 300 yards)