It's meant to be like that the second one is for range.

I've got to say I have no problem what so ever with the recoil of the weapons, I think they are spot on. I had no problem engaging and killing targets at 800 metres on semi auto. The roll of an LMG is to provide support fire; if you want a precision weapon may I suggest a marksman's rifle and firing in the prone position when engaging any target at range. Please do not change the recoil settings.

Your stance has a massive effect on how your character will cope with the recoil this is to reflect what would also happen in real life. If you stand up you have less control over the recoil. If your crouched you will have better control over it but for the best way to combat recoil is to be in the prone position.