Mackey, Dont listen to the recoil wussy's, according to some any gun that kicks more than a .22lr is unbearable and will almost certainly knock you unconcious and dislocate your shoulder 😁😁.....I shot mine several times with 3.5" shells and didnt even have to go to the ER one time....I am curious about the trigger on your gun, mine breaks @3.25lb with a little bit of creep, is yours similar?.....Hb