Weatherby SA-08 12ga question

[christmasstorm]

I have not shot a shotgun in ages...Bought this one and shot it for the first time. I was shooting light loads but the recoil seemed a little over the top. Now, more embarrassing is I had to talk to the girl at the counter about it (she's a comp trap shooter) and she basically says in the nicest way either 1. I am a wussy or after picking the gun up 2. The gun is super light and might have something to do with it... Anyone experience the same thing? Not knowing anyone here I am sure to get some "Its #1" comments but, does the lightness of the gun really affect the recoil that much?

[Merc1138]

Of course weight will affect felt recoil(that pesky thing known as physics). But so does an improperly fitting gun, or improperly shouldering it.

[christmasstorm]

damn physics

[Merc1138]

While physics may not be something you can change, it could be the other things as well. Length of pull can be increased with pads(or decreased in some instances with a thinner pad, or cutting a wooden stock shorter). Where you're putting the shotgun on your shoulder can make a difference as well.

[christmasstorm]

I think I will eat some pride and ask the girl at p2k ... Competition trap shooter has gotta know something. Maybe I am doing it wrong. Wouldn't be the first time.

[CJJohn]

While physics may not be something you can change, it could be the other things as well. Length of pull can be increased with pads(or decreased in some instances with a thinner pad, or cutting a wooden stock shorter). Where you're putting the shotgun on your shoulder can make a difference as well.

^^^ this. I have a SA-08 12 Gauge. I never thought of recoil. But I also broke it in on Dove opening day when I bought it, so I was a little distracted. I wasn't sore if that counts???