Low recoil ammo

[golfish]

I see the low recoil\reduced recoil ammo a lot. I've shot some of the Fed and Rio stuff and to be honest I haven't paid attention to the recoil (just plinkin)

Does low recoil also mean low power, reduced muzzle velocity?

TIA

~fish

[ysr_racer]

Yes, the only way to lower recoil is to either lower the payload, lower the speed of the payload, or both.

[West9319]

Yes, the only way to lower recoil is to either lower the payload, lower the speed of the payload, or both.

Any good source for hand loading low recoil shells? My wife got an older cased harden shotgun but it was in 12ga. Was planning on using adapters to 28 ga and or .410. But if we can get a 12ga equivalent to one of those that be cool and give me an excuse to get into reloading.

[MontClaire]

If you swing your wife's frying pan fast enough you could tennis ball that projectile back to the shooter!

[ysr_racer]

Any good source for hand loading low recoil shells? My wife got an older cased harden shotgun but it was in 12ga. Was planning on using adapters to 28 ga and or .410. But if we can get a 12ga equivalent to one of those that be cool and give me an excuse to get into reloading.

The best advice I can give is buy a CURRENT hand loading book. 7/8oz going 1100fps shouldn't kick too much, but they probably won't cycle thru a semi auto.

Have you tried shooting a 20ga auto? They can be pretty soft.

[West9319]

The best advice I can give is buy a CURRENT hand loading book. 7/8oz going 1100fps shouldn't kick too much, but they probably won't cycle thru a semi auto.

Have you tried shooting a 20ga auto? They can be pretty soft.

Wasn't a fan of 20 ga. Brake action should cycle no problem

[Revoman]

Yup, get a hold of a reloading data book/manual. There are plenty of light loads to choose from.

If you can find the AA Light Powder anywhere, that produces a really good light recoiling load, I have tried them and like them. Velocity is about 1150 FPS with a 1 oz payload. Breaks most anything I shoot.

A 28 gauge is by far the best gauge for light recoil straight outta the box. Not too light like the 410, .75 oz loads are really clay smashers. Unless you reload however, expect to pay close to $13-$14 per box, plus tax!

[West9319]

Hmmm... Guess its buying a book and press.

[ysr_racer]

I sometimes shoot my 12ga Browning 525 in 20ga events with Seminole Chambermates.

Shooting 20ga shells in a 12ga is SOFT due to the weight of the 12ga gun.

(the ones on the right)

[NapalmCheese]

Any good source for hand loading low recoil shells? My wife got an older cased harden shotgun but it was in 12ga. Was planning on using adapters to 28 ga and or .410. But if we can get a 12ga equivalent to one of those that be cool and give me an excuse to get into reloading.

Magtech brass shells.
Magnum Large pistol primer.
18 grains of Red Dot.
11 gauge nitro wad.
11 gauge fiber (cushion) wad.
1-1/8 oz shot.
10 guage overshot card.
Elmers glue.

This is my variation of a recipe in "Reloading Brass Shotshells 1st edition" from Ballistic Products.

Mouse fart loads that'll break clays at 25 yards at least. They are SLOW.

[Thefeeder]

Any good source for hand loading low recoil shells? My wife got an older cased harden shotgun but it was in 12ga. Was planning on using adapters to 28 ga and or .410. But if we can get a 12ga equivalent to one of those that be cool and give me an excuse to get into reloading.

Try these....http://www.basspro.com/Winchester-AA...product/67999/

Or reload some 12 ga 3/4oz ....basicly a 28ga load in a 12ga

[bigbearbear]

Cabelas sells the Herter's brand of ammo and they have a couple of Low Recoil (LR) loads in their line up. Check here: http://www.cabelas.com/product/shoot..._SEQ_104567580

There's a 1oz load at 1060fps, which will be very low recoil.

Note that they are having a free shipping offer for purchase $99 or more.

[jl7422]

+1 for the Winchester low recoil/low noise 12 linked above. I use it in a couple of collectable old pump guns and it is very mild. It allows me to shoot those guns with little fear of damage.

[NapalmCheese]

+1 for the Winchester low recoil/low noise 12 linked above. I use it in a couple of collectable old pump guns and it is very mild. It allows me to shoot those guns with little fear of damage.

As an FYI, mild recoil and noise does not guarantee that the load is low pressure. Among the 16 gauge reloaders group it is known that mild factory loads are notorious for having high peak pressures. If you have an older gun for which you would like to use low pressure ammo, seek out RST. If you just want to mitigate recoil any of the above options are fine.

[rsrocket1]

My favorite skeet and 16 yard trap load for 12 gauge is 3/4 ounce shot in a CB-0178-12 wad loaded in a Remington Gun Club hull with 18g Red Dot and a Federal 209A or CCI 209M primer. 1300 fps and crisp enough to cycle my Remington 1100 (no recoil pad), but mild enough to shoot 150 times in an afternoon without any soreness at all. The 1300 fps helps spread the shot in a more even pattern without having a "hot spot" in the middle. If you hit the bird, you'll break it. If you're pointing the gun in the wrong direction, 2 pounds of shot won't break it.

When using reclaimed shot, it brings the cost down to $3.30/box which isn't a great drop from cheap Walmart stuff, but combined with the light recoil, it's just an added benefit.