Ruger classic style stocks direct the recoil straight back and are the most brutal piledrivers I have ever experienced.
The Mark 1 is also a push feed action so if that is ok with you, there are often Model 70 Supergrades floating around that handle the recoil better.
If it is cheap, I recommend you restock it in a Micky stock along the lines of a Sako or Model 70 Supergrade design.
Just an opinion.
John
