[akolleth]

Just purchased a single shot 12 gauge NEF with a modified choke as my first shotgun for a great deal ($50). I bought it with the intention of using it as a deer gun.

Well after getting some rifled slugs (Winchester, and Federal) and "attempting" to get them downrange, it kicked my butt. I actually developed a flinch trying to shoot those slugs downrange, and I shoot some high power rifle (.30/06, .308). Needless to say with a flinch in place my group of 10 shots looked like a spread pattern from shot shell. This won't do for accuracy I need for taking a deer.

After doing some more research I found out about the barrel exchange program from H&R, so I could get a 20 gauge Ultra Slug Hunter (Heavy barrel) rifled barrel for about $100.

How much less would the recoil be with the 20 gauge Heavy Barrel USH versus the standard 12 gauge modified choke I have? Is it worth doing?

[Grey54956]

I would say it would be worth it.

[Vicious-Peanut]

I don't see a reason in having a gun that you cant stand to shoot or use. To me it would be worth it to be able to use the gun.

[jay43]

you could add a recoil pad or buy a recoil reducing butt stock like one of those knox jobs that look like the ar telescoping butt stock

[starsandstriper]

just make sure that your gun is elidgeable for the program. the website gives a way of checking the serial # to find out.

[Starter52]

The recoil from the 20 ga. heavy barrel will feel like marshmellows compared to the 12 ga. I say go for it.