I have given up on duck hunting on account of a really bad right (shooting) shoulder. 5 surgeries find me with half of an artificial shoulder. I'd do some duck hunting if I could get the felt recoil down. Help me explore my options. Switching shoulders is off the table. I could drop down to a 20 gauge. I don't know how much effectiveness I would lose with that. I could shoot my Beretta AL390 with a PAST recoil pad. I have used one shooting rifles off the bench and I don't think it'll take enough edge off of heavy duck loads. I know there are shock absorber type devices out there, but know nothing about them. The latter is where I am focused right now. Who can give me the scoop on these devices?
Another option is the 20 gauge, but with better shot to ease your performance concerns... It will be more expensive, but you will be in the game still.
Expensive as a high maintenance women, but sometimes they are worth the cost. In this case they hammer Birds....
Notice the velocity is only 1040FPS. Recoil is extremely soft yet with the increased number of pellets along with increased penetration, you don't need the speed. It's the real deal, an expensive deal, but if it keeps one in the game???? Depends on how much you shoot and ones commitment. I've used them in a 28 and the recoil is minimal.
Addition: Supplies are also available for those who want to load their own.
Another option is the 20 gauge, but with better shot to ease your performance concerns... It will be more expensive, but you will be in the game still.
I am leaning this way. I don't mind paying more for the shells no more than I would shoot in a given season. Still very curious about the shock absorber devices.
What's out there in non Turkish 20 gauge semi-autos in the sub $1000 range.
28 gauge, Tungsten super shot, a Semi Auto and keep them inside 30 yards.
Beat me to it. 28 or 20 gauge with Tungsten and a Beretta with a KO as suggested.
Evolve my friend, don't give up.
24HCF in its entirety, is solely responsible for why my children do not have college funds, my mortgage isn't paid-off and why I will never retire early enough to enjoy the remainder of my life.
Another option is the 20 gauge, but with better shot to ease your performance concerns... It will be more expensive, but you will be in the game still.
I am leaning this way. I don't mind paying more for the shells no more than I would shoot in a given season. Still very curious about the shock absorber devices.
What's out there in non Turkish 20 gauge semi-autos in the sub $1000 range.
Kingston, I'll look into that.
I love my franchi affinity 20 gauge. Its light, though.
Another option is the 20 gauge, but with better shot to ease your performance concerns... It will be more expensive, but you will be in the game still.
I am leaning this way. I don't mind paying more for the shells no more than I would shoot in a given season. Still very curious about the shock absorber devices.
What's out there in non Turkish 20 gauge semi-autos in the sub $1000 range.
Kingston, I'll look into that.
Sub 1K, non Turkey may be hard to find....Couple hundred more....
Made in Portugal so you’re good. If you wanted a Winchester pump you wouldn’t be.
Winchester the company, cares less and makes money off of both countries. So buy the SX4 and you still contribute in some way to the Turks.
Politically I have issues with Germany. Which bothers me little when it comes to buying one of their shotguns. Same could be said for the Italians. Japan makes some good guns and Winchester makes some there. A country where individuals don’t have the right to own firearms. Politically, are you sure you want to buy anything from Winchester.
Remington's 1187 20 gauge is heavy for a 20 gauge, so that should help soften recoil. It is said to be a reliable workhouse. I went with one. Unfortunately it has the the famous Remington rust attracting finish, so I'll have to stay on top of it.
Remington's 1187 20 gauge is heavy for a 20 gauge, so that should help soften recoil. It is said to be a reliable workhouse. I went with one. Unfortunately it has the the famous Remington rust attracting finish, so I'll have to stay on top of it.
I have 2 of the 1187 youth 20s. Light they are not, but soft recoiling is their thing. Haven't used them enough to comment on durability but lots of folks seem to really like them. I got them on clearance at Wal-Mart for $250 plus tax each for my two young boys to grow into.
Made in Portugal so you’re good. If you wanted a Winchester pump you wouldn’t be.
Winchester the company, cares less and makes money off of both countries. So buy the SX4 and you still contribute in some way to the Turks.
Politically I have issues with Germany. Which bothers me little when it comes to buying one of their shotguns. Same could be said for the Italians. Japan makes some good guns and Winchester makes some there. A country where individuals don’t have the right to own firearms. Politically, are you sure you want to buy anything from Winchester.
Politically I even have issues with the USA.
And it goes on and on.
Well said!!
24HCF in its entirety, is solely responsible for why my children do not have college funds, my mortgage isn't paid-off and why I will never retire early enough to enjoy the remainder of my life.
Shotgun fit is the one place that shell for shell and action type vs action type, mitigates felt recoil more than any other factor. Now felt recoil to the face may be completely different than actual recoil to the OP's shoulder.
After fit, gun weight, heavy vs light shot weight, and FPS are the significant factors. Changing to a 3in mag shell vs a light 2 3/4 is going the wrong way.
For me it would be anyone of the SA's that has shims to adjust fit, combined with a recoil system and then topped of with light loads. Magnum loads have been force fed for so long, most don't appreciate how efficient light loads are.
