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Texas_Bryan

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Shotgun Recoil Problem
« on: May 13, 2009, 05:27:39 PM »
Question for the team.  Went to the range yesterday and threw a whole box of pigeons and shot 90 rounds of 7 1/2s out of my 870, and now I'm dying, shoulders bruised, swollen and then skin even broke with some very minor bleeding.  I'm not going to stop shooting pigeons like that, its to much fun, but does anyone recommend a recoil reduction setup?  I'd like not to be sore as hell every time throw some birds.  I'd like something that's on the gun and passive, I don't have to think about it, I've looked at those sissy shoulder pads and dismissed them as too much of a production, I want something that's ready to, if I ever build a tactical shotgun set up.

Or maybe its a technique that I can use to help reduce recoil on my shoulder?  I tried pushing forward on the fore grip and it worked to some effect, and it also ended up hitting harder if I brought the stock of my shoulder.  I know my solution lies somewhere in those old..er.. experienced brains.  What works for ya'll?  Thanks.
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Re: Shotgun Recoil Problem
« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2009, 05:51:15 PM »
and now I'm dying, shoulders bruised, swollen and then skin even broke with some very minor bleeding.

For that many rounds, maybe those "sissy" shoulder pads will quiet down the whining. ::)

Seriously, something on the gun may make the the buttstock longer if your cool with that, it may help.

Get some arnica for your shoulder, better for bruising and soreness, than "standard" cremes. Ice-man...

Technique? cut down to 75 rds.... :o That's a bunch of 12g.

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Re: Shotgun Recoil Problem
« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2009, 05:52:25 PM »
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Re: Shotgun Recoil Problem
« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2009, 05:53:40 PM »
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Re: Shotgun Recoil Problem
« Reply #4 on: May 13, 2009, 06:32:07 PM »
Great info, I didn't know that internal recoil reducers that PegLeg suggested were even around.  I think a slip on butt pad is the way to go, then go for the internal recoil reduction.

This the Knoxx your thinking about?

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=372771
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Re: Shotgun Recoil Problem
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Re: Shotgun Recoil Problem
« Reply #5 on: May 13, 2009, 06:38:37 PM »
I really like the limbsaver recoil pads, I have one of the mercury recoil reducers, and can't remember how it felt, as it has not been installed in years.

Question: We know it was 7 1/2's, but weight, length and dram equivalent would be nice. If your shooting 1 1/2 oz, 3 1/2 or 4 dram cartridges, no wonder your shoulder hurts >:(
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Re: Shotgun Recoil Problem
« Reply #6 on: May 13, 2009, 06:46:26 PM »
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Re: Shotgun Recoil Problem
« Reply #7 on: May 13, 2009, 06:48:24 PM »
Quote from: Texas_Bryan on May 13, 2009, 06:32:07 PM
Great info, I didn't know that internal recoil reducers that PegLeg suggested were even around.  I think a slip on butt pad is the way to go, then go for the internal recoil reduction.

This the Knoxx your thinking about?

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=372771

I haven't used it myself, but some folks that I have talked to about it seem to love it.  You can check out videos at the Knoxx site and you can see folks firing one-handed without much difficulty.  My in-the-works-purchase of a 870 will have one attached.
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Re: Shotgun Recoil Problem
« Reply #8 on: May 13, 2009, 07:27:19 PM »
*cough* 1100 *cough*

You can pick up a used one in great shape for $400-$500

I own a bucnh of shot guns, other then the "clay games guns"  which are heavy pigs, the 1100 is by far the softest shooting gun.
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Re: Shotgun Recoil Problem
« Reply #9 on: May 13, 2009, 09:14:15 PM »
+1 on the 1100.
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