Taking it easier on the "old" man

[DerekB]

So my dad isn't quite the hulking slab of muscles that he used to be 20 years ago, and I think he's feeling the punishment from The Mule (Rossi single 12) that he takes out when we go plinking. I know Rossi has a couple of recoil pads, but I can't seem to find anyone who carries them in Canada.

Any vendors on here who would stock a good pad or recoil reducing system for a Rossi single 12 with synthetic stock?

 

[Grouse Man]

Sell it and get something else.

 

[a j cave]

There are some inexpensive 20ga autos (Turkey built) that function well and would serve well for plinking. The "Ol Man" would love the fact his young 'ins got him a gun. I know $$ can be hard found but any repeater or any 20 or 28 would beat that old single. P.S. I've seen Mossberg O/U in 20 & 28 for 400-500.

 

[pisces-guy]

Weatherby sells an excellent Turkish made semi auto in 12 or 20 gauge for about $500. Reliable and works great!

 

[gunsaholic]

There are some inexpensive 20ga autos (Turkey built) that function well and would serve well for plinking. The "Ol Man" would love the fact his young 'ins got him a gun. I know $$ can be hard found but any repeater or any 20 or 28 would beat that old single. P.S. I've seen Mossberg O/U in 20 & 28 for 400-500.[/QUOTE]

If you want to do your dad a favour, stay away from the silver reserve.

 

[jeffcarr88]

Get him a semi or a pump...being a bit heaver and (most) coming with a proper recoil pad should really help.

 

[hunter5425]

I don't think there is a specific prefit pad for that gun but you might find something close here. h ttp://www.limbsaver.com/2010/pdfs/templates/LS_templates.pdf

 

[tjhaile]

Technique can help mitigate recoil. Grasp the forend and push out while pulling the gun into your shoulder with your shooting hand, as if you're trying to stretch the gun.