I also mounted and sighted in more than my share of scopes on 12 gauge shotguns. Thats all we used in Michigan. The Ithaca mod. 37 DeerSlayer tipped the scales at about 6 lbs. and with 3" magnum slugs would turn your hat sideways! But its nothing compared to a Mossbeg 835, about 7 lbs, with a 3 1/2", 2 1/4 oz. turkey load. It will knock your hat OFF & loosen the fillings in your teeth! However, in my older years (66), it seems I have become more tolerant to recoil. Of course I do a lot more shooting now also, so I'm learning more about technique, I guess.
