Recoil is a basic math equation and physics statement that we've all heard; "for every action there is a equal and opposite reaction. (Newton's law of motion)"
When you speak of recoil, what's your build idea going to weigh scoped out?
A normal common load, for the 338-06, is the 210 gr. Nosler Partition around 2701 fps (Varget, 53.9 grs.) with a 8 lb gun: 24.27 ft/lbs of free recoil energy.
Compare that with a 30-06 and a similiar load. 180 gr. Sierra, Varget, 47 gr., 2668 fps with a 8 lb gun: 17.69 ft/lbs of free recoil energy.
I'm assuming your gun will be a good bit lighter, falling somewhere around 7lbs (recoil increasing) so it's going to be a rocker in most folks considerations for a standard long action (non magnum) rifle...
My 338-06 is a heavier than the normal campfire build; around 9.25lbs (scoped). The recoil doesn't seem harsh to me at all. Shooting deer, never feel it. It's a deer stomper though. So far, nothing has taken a single step after the trigger squeeze.
