BKS,
I've not tried the reduced recoil rounds yet,but I know guys who have.They were using them in 30/06 and were pleased with them. For someone who doesn't reload,try the 150 gr Rem or Win rounds. These don't have the recoil of the 180 or larger.
If you were to get into reloading,your choices of loads are just about endless. 110 gr on up to 220gr.
HWD