I was out just yesterday shooting a friend's Rem 700 in 300 Win Mag, and yes, it did kick a bit (I'm pretty used to recoil, so no big deal). One thing I noticed was that the Remongton factory recoil pad is hard rubber, kind of like a tire. Limbsaver, Pachmayer, and Kick-Eez all sell pre-ground recoil pads that will fit right on where the factory pad comes off.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/235...ic-stock-black
Or you can have a gunsmith fit a pad to your rifle that will significantly ease the recoil feeling.