Ruger Hawkeyes are rock-solid reliable, but may take a bit of bedding or barrel channel work to show their best accuracy. Great buys can be found on them online.
If used is acceptable, Mark X, FN, Husqvarna and other Mausers are top choices, as are pre64 and M70 Classic models, and as always, older Sakos.
Among current push-feeds, Howas and their cousins the Weatherby Vanguards are excellent, if a bit heavy.
As far as recoil is concerned, nothing says you have to shoot full-power loads all the time. Light handloads or low-recoil factory stuff can limit the abuse your discs take during practice and a good deal of hunting as well.
