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The .303 has a reputation as a "kicker" more becuase of the shape and size of the SMLE stock than the energy of the recoil. Its about felt recoil, not the actual energy. With a stock that fits the shooter properly its not that bad. Military stocks on the SMLE fit virtually everyone well enough to be used, but fit few people "properly".
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Pattern 14 should be fine (if left as is). Have been shooting the Model of 1917 in 30-06 and its very tolerable with no but pad.