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bucky

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i wanted to take up trap but have bursitis in my shoulder. could one of the trap experts let me knowwhat the softest shooting trap gun is. i am willing to buy a Berretta or Bennelli or other semi. if someone could point me in the right direction that ould be great. i am 53 so this will be a social event i really don't expect to break 25. i have killed many ducks so i do handle a shotgun fairly well. thanks Bucky
 
The Browning Recoilless Trap Shotgun was made from 1993 to 1995. If you can find one, they reduce recoil by a claimed 70%. Google it for more details.


Sharptail
 
I would suggest you look at a Beretta 391. I have two and both are really soft shooters just the way they are and even softer with 7/8 loads. If that is not soft enough you can add a reducer to the butt and also one in the magazine tube. Far more reliable than the browning recoilless (stay away from that one) and cheaper than a Ljutic Space Gun.
 
Covey Ridge said:
Far more reliable than the browning recoilless (stay away from that one) and cheaper than a Ljutic Space Gun.
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X2 Not sure why Sharptail would recommend that one :confused:. It was the answer to the question no one asked. Kinda like the UGB-25.

Stick with a 300/390 series Beretta with 1 oz. loads. Or an 1100 Remington.

Both are soft shooters.
 
1100 gets my vote Bucky. Either in a 12 or 20 gauge. Make it even softer yet with a limbsaver pad.
Your best bet, if you can, head out to your nearest range and I'll wager you'll get more than a few offers of "Here, try mine and see how it feels". Then you'll have a much better feel of what suits your shoulder and what fits you.
Good luck and good shooting!
 
Win/64 said:
X2 Not sure why Sharptail would recommend that one :confused:. It was the answer to the question no one asked...
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I mentioned it because it is the softest shooting 12 gauge yet devised. It is an answer to the OP's question.

Sure, it is complicated and slow - but it is very soft shooting.


Sharptail
 
I have beat up my shoulders very badly. In fact to the point almost of no return.
I shoot a BT99 browning single with a PFS stock which along with 7/8 oz reloads keeps me shooting.
A O/U with the PFS is in my future and I am 60 years old. My where did the time go.
I have tried just about any combination this is the only set up that meet my requirements without breaking the bank.
 
Beretta 391 is the go to gas gun these days, at least in the clay target games.

I shoot with a PFS on my hinge gun and they are extremely soft shooting. If you would like to try one, you are welcome to try mine ... I live in Woodstock. PM me if you would like to try it.
 
Covey Ridge said:
I would suggest you look at a Beretta 391. I have two and both are really soft shooters just the way they are and even softer with 7/8 loads. If that is not soft enough you can add a reducer to the butt and also one in the magazine tube. Far more reliable than the browning recoilless (stay away from that one) and cheaper than a Ljutic Space Gun.
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X2. The 391 with light loads and a recoil reducer would be the way to go.

I've shot a Browning recoilless and it does reduce recoil. But these guns have a host of other problems and Browning took them off the market soon after introducing them.
 
Any shotgun with target loads won't kick.

You should borrow one and buy a box of target loads and give it a go before you make a purchase. You'll be surprised how little recoil there is, there's a HUGE difference between 3" magnums and trap loads.

My son first shot trap loads when he was 6.
 
"Any shotgun with target loads won't kick"
May you never suffer any shoulder problems or you will find a world of hurt and regret those words.
Don
 
Browning Sporting Clays Gold semi auto 12 gauge.
my wife has one, and has shoulder issues....but can shoot this one all day long.
 
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Bucky whatever you choose, make sure you have explored all the options and add-ons.

Mercury reducers, hydraulic units like the Gra-coil, a good gooey pad or limbsaver added to a soft shootiong auto plus some light Gold Medal papers or 7/8 oz reloads should treat you fairly well. Also don't count out a 20 Guage for recreational trap as well.
 
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