How do you ID a 12 ga shell as a "low recoil"

[DocBurN]

I bought many 12gauge shell today (bird/buck/slug) and i wasn't sure what would make any of em "low recoil" shells. Is it by the velocity ? if yes, what is the range of velocity that would make em low recoil

Exemple:

Walmart in my area sells Winchester Super-Target (way cheaper than at the gunstore)

12 gauge
2 3/4 inch
1145 fps
2 3/4 dram
1 1/8 oz.
8 lead shot

also on the shell below the W there is a " LIGHT-8 ".. the box doesn't say "low recoil"... are they ?

thank you for your time, could be a noob question i can live with that, we all need to start somewhere.. and they never talked about that in the PAL course and exam

 

[supernova]

Low recoil is more of a marketing term, there are no set values. Most light field and trap loads are quite low on the recoil scale. As weight and/or velocity goes up so does recoil. The ones you bought will be soft shooting. Low/managed recoil shells, as far as buck and slugs go, usually have an MV anywhere from 1050 to 1350 fps. These are usually lower velocites than standard velocity shells of the same type from the same manufacturer.

 

[Lead Loader]

i reload in my trap/skeet shells 7/8oz lead, most are 1 1/8 or 1 1/4 oz lead = more recoil, just less lead in mine doesnt change accuracy or speed compared to others, just less shot in it to fill the pattern but easier on the shoulder after 100 + rounds

 

[fiddler]

Low recoil is generally a comparison of a similar round that kicks like a mule. You will often hear the term related to slugs and buckshot more than standard bird shot. Much of it is a marketing gimmick as said above. The initial "low recoil" slugs that first came into the marketplace were done so by lowering velocities, which is a big trade off in many cases. In my opinion, its better to use a heavier gun to lessen recoil rather than drop pressures and speed.

 

[mmattockx]

There are only two options for reducing recoil, you either have a lighter projectile or a lower muzzle velocity. Low recoil slugs will generally have a muzzle velocity of ~1200fps, while a standard 2.75" 1oz slug load will have a muzzle velocity around 1550-1600fps.


Mark

 

[enefgee]

Bruise = regular, sore spot = reduced

 

[DocBurN]

Bruise = regular, sore spot = reduced

the degree of bruiseness isn't written on the shell nor the box.

 

[de-mix]

Low recoil

More recoil