ammo.crafter
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Anyone have a suggestion for a 12ga shotgun for a shooter with a bum shoulder? I was thinking of an autoloader.
bum shoulder and loves sporting clays...
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ClarkEMyers
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HydroCoil has worked for some with real disabilities
HydroCoil has worked for some with real disabilities - such things need special fitting usually a little longer and such. Recoil reducers and extra weight both work - it doens't have to be an autoloader - Remington put a recoil reducing system in an 870 pump trap gun frex they do work some depending on how much reduction is needed.
HydroCoil has worked for some with real disabilities - such things need special fitting usually a little longer and such. Recoil reducers and extra weight both work - it doens't have to be an autoloader - Remington put a recoil reducing system in an 870 pump trap gun frex they do work some depending on how much reduction is needed.
Brian Williams
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sm on THR would say 28 gauge
FirstFreedom
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-You said 12 ga, so the best solution for you would be to Learn to shoot from the other shoulder. And get a semi-auto.
-If you're willing to change criteria and don't want to learn to change, then a Semi-auto 20 ga with recoil-reduction features, either built-in, or by adding something like a Knoxx Compstock.
-Or O/U or SxS 28 ga - the extra weight of the two bbls and the light load of the 28 ga will help - but it's a plenty good enough round to get the job done.
-If you're willing to change criteria and don't want to learn to change, then a Semi-auto 20 ga with recoil-reduction features, either built-in, or by adding something like a Knoxx Compstock.
-Or O/U or SxS 28 ga - the extra weight of the two bbls and the light load of the 28 ga will help - but it's a plenty good enough round to get the job done.
Dare I mention my favorite 12 gauge recoil reducer...Knoxx stocks! I find the SpecOps stock reduces the recoil so much it's like a gentle shove. I don't know how much movement your shoulder will take, but this might be your solution. Knoxx also makes a unit that is built into a Hogue synthetic that might work for you better than the AR style, it's called the CompStock. I haven't shot the CompStock yet, so I don't know how much it really reduces perceived recoil. Knoxx claims 50% reduction. I wish there was a way you could shoot them before buying, as you would then know for sure if it was the answer to your problem. Knoxx stocks have helped other people with shoulder pain to shoot again.
Average Joe
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Switch to auto and use only light loads.
Smitty in CT
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The Beretta Extrema II with the "Kick-Off" recoil reduction system looks like it would be a great choice, I don't know how effective the "Kick-Off" recoil reduction system is.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v97JpYEOG6k&search=skill+gun+shooter
The video of Tom Knapp doing some exibition shooting shows him shooting "one handed", these are probably "extra-light" loads but it still is impressive.
If you wind up going with the "Kick-Off", please post a report, i can't find anyone who has actually spent the extra $$ to find out if the work as good as they say. Of course, all of the advertising says they work, that what they're paid to say....
Smitty
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v97JpYEOG6k&search=skill+gun+shooter
The video of Tom Knapp doing some exibition shooting shows him shooting "one handed", these are probably "extra-light" loads but it still is impressive.
If you wind up going with the "Kick-Off", please post a report, i can't find anyone who has actually spent the extra $$ to find out if the work as good as they say. Of course, all of the advertising says they work, that what they're paid to say....
Smitty
I'd look into the new Remington 1100 Comp.
This 12 gauge is on the heavy side, which helps with felt recoil. It also has the new Pro-Bore overbored barrel which also helps. It comes with the factory Sims Limbsaver "R3" which again...helps soak up recoil.
The 1100 series was already a very good gun before these new improvements. Parts are all over the place. This 1100 is 2 3/4" only and will handle light loads, but can handle the lightest loads with a little attention by good gunsmith. The gas ports in the barrel can be opened to help cycle 7/8 oz. loads as mentioned above.
The new 1100 COMP. is a serious sporting clay gun with a serious price of just over $1,000. Still a good price and a good gun considering a decent O/U is around $2,500. Also....the 1100 COMP. is ready to go right out of the box including extended Pro-Bore choke tubes.
If I wanted a 12 gauge clay gun, and I was worried about recoil and reliability....I'd buy the new 1100 comp.
Regards,
This 12 gauge is on the heavy side, which helps with felt recoil. It also has the new Pro-Bore overbored barrel which also helps. It comes with the factory Sims Limbsaver "R3" which again...helps soak up recoil.
The 1100 series was already a very good gun before these new improvements. Parts are all over the place. This 1100 is 2 3/4" only and will handle light loads, but can handle the lightest loads with a little attention by good gunsmith. The gas ports in the barrel can be opened to help cycle 7/8 oz. loads as mentioned above.
The new 1100 COMP. is a serious sporting clay gun with a serious price of just over $1,000. Still a good price and a good gun considering a decent O/U is around $2,500. Also....the 1100 COMP. is ready to go right out of the box including extended Pro-Bore choke tubes.
If I wanted a 12 gauge clay gun, and I was worried about recoil and reliability....I'd buy the new 1100 comp.
Regards,
mswestfall
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A 12 gauge autoloader with a 7/8 of an ounce load.
Less shot and slowing the speed (feet per second) are the only way to reduce recoil in any given gun.
The autoloader will spread the recoil over a longer period of time.
Less shot and slowing the speed (feet per second) are the only way to reduce recoil in any given gun.
The autoloader will spread the recoil over a longer period of time.
You can put a foam pad in your shooting vest or shirt as some of old timers do ...just a thought.Recoil Pads - -
A strap-on pad from Brownell let me keep trap shooting with the same 12 gauge Model 870 pump and same Winchester AA load I've used for years. My problem is pretty severe arthritis in my right shoulder. My retirement shooting budget made this a good solution for me. Too bad it worked - - lost a good excuse to buy another gun!
Try: http://www.brownells.com/aspx/ns/store/productdetail.aspx?p=23169
I think Cabela's has the same or a similar pad. Try Google to find other brands and sources. Remember, Google is your friend for comparison shopping.
BTW, from personal experience I think the biggest felt-recoil reduction is due to spreading the recoil over a wider area of the shoulder more than the actual padding.
Worked well for me but of course YMMV!
Good Luck with the shoulder problem.
GrayBear
A strap-on pad from Brownell let me keep trap shooting with the same 12 gauge Model 870 pump and same Winchester AA load I've used for years. My problem is pretty severe arthritis in my right shoulder. My retirement shooting budget made this a good solution for me. Too bad it worked - - lost a good excuse to buy another gun!
Try: http://www.brownells.com/aspx/ns/store/productdetail.aspx?p=23169
I think Cabela's has the same or a similar pad. Try Google to find other brands and sources. Remember, Google is your friend for comparison shopping.
BTW, from personal experience I think the biggest felt-recoil reduction is due to spreading the recoil over a wider area of the shoulder more than the actual padding.
Worked well for me but of course YMMV!
Good Luck with the shoulder problem.
GrayBear