I've shot very few long guns.
A .22 Mountie
The 336SS
and a piston .223 Something
and a Browning pump 12 gauge up to Magnum Slugs
My .30-30 has a rubber endpiece on the butt, and I've heard that makes a Significant difference in reducing felt recoil compared to those that don't have a rubber piece. That said, it was Suprisingly light from what I was expecting.
Felt like a buddy giving you a whack/jolt "You're kidding!, right?"
I have only shot at a most 2 boxes per morning outing, 40 shots, and have no soreness what-so-ever by lunch. I guess one could shoot all day with no deleterious effects.
have a great day,
cavman