Can low recoil rounds cause problems with semi autos?

[mikemaccham]

Hey guys. So I have a remington 1100 and was looking on line, I can get 250 rounds of 00 Buck or #4 Buck for $150 shipped to my door.
I was just wondering if anyone knows if the low recoil ammo could cause a problem with a gas operated gun.

[Killawhale415]

Most semi autos run fine with low recoil buck and slugs, its some of the lighter game loads that you may have trouble with. In fact most low recoil rounds are marketed for police or "tactical" use as having a high energy yet low(er) recoiling round is very desirable

I still suggest trying some low recoil ammo before buying a case of it tho.
Just because something works fine in others guns it does not neccesarrily mean it will run fine in your gun.
I suggest you take that money youre about to spend on that case of ammo and just buy as many different kinds of shotgun ammo you can get your hands on, just to see what works well/patterns well in your.

[swifty]

Yes it can. It probably won't.

The description of your shotgun leaves a lot to be desired if you are asking if low recoil ammunition will work in your shotgun.

[berg]

I don't know about "Low" recoil, but I have shot a bunch of "reduced" recoil from Federal (in a pump action) and have to say it really should be called "slightly reduced" recoil. Nothing about it would make me want to describe the recoil as more comfortable. http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=121561

I have a feeling these kinds of rounds are still quite powerful enough to cycle a normal semi-auto. But as Killawale said, try a box first before committing to a case.

[Fjold]

Considering that your 1100 was designed to shoot low brass field loads of birdshot up through magnum slug loads, the low-recoil buckshot loads are not going to be a problem.

[BigDogatPlay]

An 1100... won't be a problem. The one I have cycles 100% reliable on everything from light clay loads up through as hot as it gets waterfowl ammo. Winchester and Federal Wal-Mart bulk ammo too. But.... as above, try some out for yourself on your gun before you commit to case lots.

An 11-87 Police model... that would be another story. Those apparently do not like light or "reduced recoil" loads very well.

[mikemaccham]

Thanks guys, ya I bought a 10 pack to try out first.

[Saym14]

your post has two parts
1) oo is best for home and self defence.

2) my Benelli M4 eats everything from magnum to light birdshot.

[BMC]

Low recoil buck or #4, no problem.
If kept clean (the gas ports are the most important to keep clean) your 1100 should cycle just about any shell you feed into it with the exception of the low recoil "featherlite" type loads which are subsonic and usually dont produce enough gas pressure to properly cycle the gun. In general 1100 barrels with two gas ports will cycle lower pressure rounds better than a single port barrel.

[aippi]

Yes it can be an issue in some models. The 11-87P will not cycle it effectively. Any semi that requires the gases or recoil of the shell being fired will be effect by this type ammo. Sporting models not so much as they have gas ports designed for lighter loads.

[mikemaccham]

Ya thats a good point, mine's a 1100 Tactical, dont think that changes much though, other than the pistol grip and how many rounds it carries.