Many years ago I shot a turkey with an 870 12 ga. using a 3" load while seated on the ground with my back against a large tree. It was very unpleasant and I never used 3" shells for turkey hunting after that experience. My Browning A-Bolt Stainless Stalker .300 Win Mag has more recoil than I want to endure while developing a hunting handload despite have a 26" barrel. For perspective, I'm 70 years old, 5'5", 150 lbs. - small, old guy!
Edited to add: The A-Bolt .300 Win Mag is very accurate with my handloads: two 5 X 5 elk and a black bear (at 400+ yards.)
Edited to add: The A-Bolt .300 Win Mag is very accurate with my handloads: two 5 X 5 elk and a black bear (at 400+ yards.)
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