Starter shotgun?
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The gun fit and the type/ quality of recoil pad can make a huge difference in felt recoil. Get an adjustable stock and better recoil pad for the 870. I have a Magpul stock on mine. Adjustable length of pull, replaceable check risers and with the adapter you can use any Rem 870 synthetic stock recoil pads. So buy a Limbsaver and your rockin.
I was also a bit "stunned" by the noise and recoil of the 12 ga.
It's sort of like you have to build up a resistance through exposure and practice.
Once I wasn't "afraid" of the noise and recoil anymore, my success with breaking clays greatly improved.
As others have said, do have someone teach you. It is a lot more fun and less frustrating.
RF
It's sort of like you have to build up a resistance through exposure and practice.
Once I wasn't "afraid" of the noise and recoil anymore, my success with breaking clays greatly improved.
As others have said, do have someone teach you. It is a lot more fun and less frustrating.
RF
"Thunder Bay, Ontario - (807) 473-9205
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New shooters are always welcome!"
And I have yet to go to a trap/skeet club where the members aren't extremely friendly and helpful to new shooters.
- Location
- Ft. Mac. Alberta
I have to ask, were you using eye ad hearing protection?With good muffs and or plugs the noise from a 12 gauge is not an issue.
Cat
Hello ProX2,
Is this the stock you are talking about? http://www.amazon.ca/Magpul-SGA-Rem-Stock-Black/dp/B0088VU8T6
How much did it cost you and where did you buy it? The description on Amazon says it has a recoil reducing buttpad, were you able to attach a Limbsaver to it?
Thanks for your time and advice.
Amol
Hey Red Flyer,
For me it wasn't so much the noise, I was shooting indoors so had both earplug and ear muffs on, but the matter of getting punched 5 times between my chest and shoulder has kept me a little sore even 2 days after. I know, you might say "stop being a wuss", but I'd rather not get punched and be able to enjoy a shotgun as much as a rifle or handgun(which I love too).
I'll take your advice and try to get a bit of training/advice while on the range next time.
Thanks,
Amol
Hey GrouseMan,
I actually emailed yesterday to ask about this, Bruce responded to me, but unfortunately they are going to be closed on the days I'm planning to be in Thunder Bay. Thanks for your help though, and trying to help a new shooter like me!
Thanks,
Amol
Grab a Mosin and a crate of surplus ammo. Burn through a hundred rounds every time you go to the range, and learn how to roll with the recoil on the cheap.
When you switch back to your 12gauge after, it will be like getting swatted by a nerf bat in comparison.
When you switch back to your 12gauge after, it will be like getting swatted by a nerf bat in comparison.
Yes, that's the one. I bought one at the sportsman show. I think I paid $130. I know Al Flarety's had some in stick last time I was there.
Have to ask at this range did they provide any instruction on stance and mount of the gun . Also what was the configuration of the gun ( basic field gun or a tactical style ) . Also find it hard to believe that they would supply someone with little or no experince with shooting full power buckshot loads .you just don't do that to a new shooter .
Umm no instruction about stance I guess, I was just shooting like I shot rifle before, just leaning in a bit and trying to hold it snug in the fleshy part between shoulder and chest as instructed in the safety course. I did ask for low recoil load, as I had heard of that, but apparently they only do buckshot for these "introductory/new shooter" session. I imagine it is for entertainment value, or maybe the buckshot is cheap?
Hey Amolkapoor, are you a big guy? Only reason why I ask is the bigger you are the more you are punished by recoil. I am 5'6 and 140lbs and have close to 30 shotguns in that category of my collection. I take a few out with friends and family and if you are unfamiliar with what you are doing, all things being equal the larger person feels the recoil more. If you are a small guy like me (in the 1960s I was considered average. Lol) and you are still having trouble with recoil, it means that there is something wrong with the way you are holding the shotgun.
Well I'm 5'8", had transplant surgery this January after about 8months on dialysis, so don't consider myself big or strong in any way.
But I was a first timer, so most definitely was doing stuff wrong.
My takeaway so far from all the wonderful advice is to get a buttpad and ask the RO questions on posture and grip on my next visit. And ask for target loads, for low recoil?
I think it might be better for me to stop doing shotguns on my day pass days till I get my licence, then I can buy myself a starter shotgun(Mossberg maverick 88?), select the lightest recoil ammo, and go practice in peace on my stance and grip.
But I was a first timer, so most definitely was doing stuff wrong.
My takeaway so far from all the wonderful advice is to get a buttpad and ask the RO questions on posture and grip on my next visit. And ask for target loads, for low recoil?
I think it might be better for me to stop doing shotguns on my day pass days till I get my licence, then I can buy myself a starter shotgun(Mossberg maverick 88?), select the lightest recoil ammo, and go practice in peace on my stance and grip.
Quick question, how does a short barrel differ from a long barrel in a shotgun? In particular, I was looking at these two as starter examples:
Shorter barrel http://www.cabelas.ca/product/3820/maverick-88-security-3-12-gauge-pump-shotgun
Longer barrel http://www.cabelas.ca/product/3819/maverick-88-3-12-gauge-pump-shotgun
- Location
- Ft. Mac. Alberta
With your surgery in mind I would recommend nothing but a gas gun, you can get a good used one for e reasonable price.
There aree many on the market, Remingtons, Winchester, etc.
Cat
Shorter barrel is going to have a different balance point than the longer barrel . so it may change the perceived recoil . and with out a dough is going to have a louder report . Have to agree with Cat do your body a favor and go with a gas operated auto loader .it will be a softer shooting gun than the pump or a fixed breech gun .
Cat has a good point. The local CT here in Owen Sound has a Mossberg 930 field and deer combo for $600. That's 1 28" barrel with removable chokes and 1 24" rifled barrel for sabot slugs. Excuse the pun but it is the best bang for the buck. The 930 has a very good review. For a beginner shotgun it is the ideal choice. Cat, what are you thoughts?
I would recommend shooting light loads first at some clay pigeons with a 12 gauge. It will get you used to the feeling of shooting. In terms of a good shotgun, I personally LOVE the winchester sxp. It was by far the best $430 ive ever spent on a shotgun. It is a great gun for a great price. They go for around $399.99 for the black synthetic model, $429.99 for the wooden and $479.99 for the camo. It has a great recoil pad. It is very similar to brownings inflex recoil pad (almost identical in my opinion). If you are a bit worried about the recoil with bigger loads such as slugs and turkey shots, i would go with a 20 gauge however it is not as practical as a 12 gauge if you want to use this gun for deer, waterfowl, turkey and upland game.
