I have an International Bench Rest rest, that attaches to the bench and has straps that hold the gun..That removes all the recoil from the shooter and transfers it to the rest..It really works but they are expensive at about $450. but when you shoot as many big bores as I do it keeps the brain in place, and you don't get punchy..just forgetfull

A bolt gun pretty much recoils up and back or back or up..A double will recoil to the right and up..especially with a lot of cast off that most of them have and need..