Recoil reduction on an 870 Express 20 gauge?

[Sandro]

It happened to my daughter. I figured she did not press the stock to her shoulder firmly. She was leaving some space between recoil pad and the shoulder, so the gun was hammering her pretty good.

As soon as she corrected it no problem with recoil, and she shoots 12GA.

[Horrendo Revolver]

The overwhelming majority of women need shorter LOP and a higher comb than what is found on standard shotgun stocks.

[Jeepergeo]

Have you tried the light loads? There are some.good ones out there.

Also, make sure the mount of the gun is proper.

[L84CABO]

Keep in mind you can probably rent her a gas gun just to try out and see if it's any easier on her.

[Vagabond]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Yup, I know proper technique/fit/mount/load type/etc is important and we're working on all of that. That being said, some people are just extra sensitive with things that jump and go bang. She can barely get past 10 rounds of 9mm with my P226, while I can shoot 400 rounds and not feel a thing. The goal is to do the quick and easy steps (padding) to reduce the pain enough to see if she even likes the sport before we start investing in better fitting more expensive guns, stocks, etc. No where around here has rental shotguns, but she has tried a few owned by friends (including some gas operated semis - unfortunately all 12s).

Anyway, I'll look into the shoulder pads/vests along with some of the stock pads that have been mentioned.

Thanks again

[serper3]

what kind of hearing protection is she using? and is it being worn properly? some cheap, improperly worn foam ear plugs can be hard for new shooters to seal. they are not aware of what to expect and don't realize that the hearing protection is not working. the noise can be more "scary" than the recoil.

in addition to what has been mentioned by thefeeder, i would make sure she is leaning slightly forward or at least neutral. most new shooters, women especially i think, tend to lean back which pushes them even more off balance when they shoot. again, this isn't necessarily a pain/recoil issue, but has a lot to do with comfort, etc.

if you know someone who reloads, try to find someone to load up some light, 12 gauge 7/8 loads. these should actually be better because the gun should be heavier. if not,

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[RocketRider]

I second the Limb Saver. I put one on a 12 gauge and it made a noticeable difference. If you go to the web site they list out the models they fit, and you can print out templates to make sure you are selecting the right size if you aren't sure which one is the right fit. They aren't cheap, but worth the money in my opinion.

[ysr_racer]

OP, where do you live?

[adamjay]

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/699899/past-super-mag-plus-recoil-pad-shield-ambidextrous

Works for anything she will shoot.

Shoulder mounting properly is paramount - take time and get it right. That and a boxer's stance.

Gun fit - sure - but doesnt count for much when you are borrowing a gun.

[teflondog]

The Knoxx Specops stock gets a bad rap, but I'm a firm believer in it. I have the Gen 1 on my 870 and it makes 3" magnum buckshot feel like birdshot. The only downside is a little cheek slap, but I'd rather have that than a bruised shoulder. Another benefit is the collapsible stock so you can adjust it to fit a person of any size.