shotgun kick question

[barack osama]

I have a cheap stoger condor over and under 12 gauge. Its a nice gun but kicks the hell out of my shoulder. My question is can anyone recommend a 12 gauge model and brand that does not kick very hard. some of the guys at the skeet range are using berretta Simi-autos and say that they hardly kick at all. Any info would be appreciated. thanks

[manuelcardenas77]

My brother and I both have a mossberg 930 with the pistol grip upgraded stock. The kick isn't bad at all. I have the longer barrel 9+1 even shot some slugs out of it yesterday.

[Mike0904]

I'v always liked the dead mule recoil buffer myself plus some added weight if possible

[Arrieta578]

Gun fit. You should be able to shoot a 12 ga. ALL DAY LONG and not feel the recoil. When you do, it's because the gun does not fit you.

[AAShooter]

A few thoughts:
* Heavy gun--less kick
* Light loads--less kick
* Good technique--kick managed better
* Proper fit--kick managed better
* Good recoil pad/recoil management system--kick managed better
* Semi-autos--reduced kick
* Shoot more--more recoil tolerant.

A few ideas.

[NATEWA]

Primary use of shotgun? Limbsaver recoil pads help a lot.

[bwhited]

Sounds like you need a Beretta A300!

[NATEWA]

A few thoughts:
* Heavy gun--less kick
* Light loads--less kick
* Good technique--kick managed better
* Proper fit--kick managed better
* Good recoil pad/recoil management system--kick managed better
* Semi-autos--reduced kick
* Shoot more--more recoil tolerant.

A few ideas.

Good list - switching to a 20 gauge will help.

[Mark75H]

I need popcorn

[Bobby Ricigliano]

You should be able to shoot a 12 ga. ALL DAY LONG and not feel the recoil.

Maybe in Call of Duty.

There are a lot of things that mitigate recoil, such as stock fit, loads, solid shooting stance, recoil pads, reduced power loads, etc. But it is impossible to shoot a 12 GA shotgun all day long and not feel recoil to some degree.

[Arrieta578]

A few thoughts:
* Heavy gun--less kick
* Light loads--less kick
* Good technique--kick managed better
* Proper fit--kick managed better
* Good recoil pad/recoil management system--kick managed better
* Semi-autos--reduced kick
* Shoot more--more recoil tolerant.

A few ideas.

All great ideas, but let's put them in order:

1. Proper fit
2. Good technique
3. Light loads / heavy gun
4. Semi-auto
5. Recoil pad
6. Shoot more

[Jet Setter]

Fit and form is probably a contributor to recoil. Try a few out and see what feels best for you. In my experience, the Benelli sporting line along with Browning o/u shoot lightly.

As YSR will recommend, check out the A300. These are great shotguns and light shooters as well. If you catch the sale, they can be had for $600 before tax and DROS.

[Arrieta578]

Maybe in Call of Duty.

There are a lot of things that mitigate recoil, such as stock fit, loads, solid shooting stance, recoil pads, reduced power loads, etc. But it is impossible to shoot a 12 GA shotgun all day long and not feel recoil to some degree.

Sheesh... lol! I guess you're not a wingshooter then. Talk to someone who has hunted doves in Argentina. Not uncommon to shoot cases and cases of shells in one day (hunt in the morning and hunt in the evening) and kill hundreds and hundreds of birds. Some shooters prefer an O/U while others prefer autoloaders. The advantage of the O/U is you don't chew up your thumb inserting hundreds and hundreds of shells in one day. The advantage to the autoloader is a little less shoulder rash.

Also, go hang out at the skeet and trap field and spend some time with league shoots if you haven't done that. I've shot all day long and ran though flats and flats of shells with a 12 ga. and wasn't bothered by recoil. On the flip side, I have a B. Rizzini that has a comb that is a tad high for me. It is just fine for skeet, but when I shoot trap (a rising bird) with it, it slaps the hell out of my cheek and after 4 boxes of shells, I feel like I went a few rounds with Mike Tyson.

BTW: My generation doesn't play video games.

[AAShooter]

Sheesh... lol! I guess you're not a wingshooter then. Talk to someone who has hunted doves in Argentina. They shoot cases and cases of shells in one day and kill hundreds and hundreds of birds. Some shooters prefer an O/U while others prefer autoloaders. The advantage of the O/U is you don't chew up your thumb inserting hundreds and hundreds of shells in one day. The advantage to the autoloader is a little less shoulder rash.

BTW: My generation doesn't play video games.

I think most dove hunters in Argentina shoot 20 gauges but some shoot 12 gauges. On my trip I averaged 3 cases a day--could have shoot much more.

[giv1tatry]

Bench presses. Limb saver. Or buy a gun that vents some of that energy like a semi auto, i hate shooting over unders and single shot guns. All the energy is transfered right to your shoulder. I handled it like a man when i was 200 + pounds, but now as a 170 pounder, i never look forward to the punishment.