The barrel would be the last thing I repalce to reduce recoil. The recoil pad is the first thing I'd replace, a good quality recoil pad will reduce felt recoil. Next I'd take the rifle to a gunsmith and have it fitted to you, a properly fitted stock will help reduce felt recoil. If it still isn't where you would like the recoil I'd add a muzzle brake that you can put a thread protector on for hunting. I really don't like muzzle brakes but they do work, and they don't ruin the portability of the rifle when out hunting.
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