My 338-06 feels like a big shove against my shoulder, not so much of a sharp "kick".
Stevens 200 with A&B 24" Magnum countour barrel from midway.
30-06 brass ran through lee dies.
61 grns imr 4350
rem primers
Sierra 215 game kings
Speer 200 grn spt
Honest 3 shot 1" groups at 200 yds
Clover leafs at 100
I do not like recoil, but I do not hesitate to grab my 338-06 to punch holes.
Hope to punch 1 hole in a Colorado elk this fall.

Good luck which ever way you go.