tlhelmer
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I almost never bruise, but after shooting some 3" Oo buck loads through my Benelli M-3 I have a bruise on my shoulder.
I would hate to be on the receiving end!
I would hate to be on the receiving end!
3" OO Buck causes pain and bruises!?
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Dave McCracken
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Actually, if you shot a perp with that 3" mag stuff, and I shot one at the same with a dinky little 2 3/4" load,yours would hit the ground first only if mine was taller. All buck is effective beyond belief, assuming it's used within its range limits.
If you decide to continue, check fit and form, maybe add some weight to the weapon.
HTH...
If you decide to continue, check fit and form, maybe add some weight to the weapon.
HTH...
I do not advocate shooting anything more than standard 2 3/4" 00 Buck shot for "serious" purposes.
Thats said the day I bought my 1300 I picked up 20 boxes each of 2 3/4" and 3" 00 buck and slugs.
The first shot with 3" 00 was an eyeopener. I found that if you have something bad in your form the 3", if you actually try for another shot, is instant form correction.
I keep buying the 3" for practice. I found that when I can take the 3" in practice well when I switch to 2 3/4" they feel like light bird loads.
I load my HD SG with 2 3/4" Magnum buck 12 pellets simply because it doesn't bother me and I feel my follow ups are so close as to not matter (the Winchester variety also pattern well in my gun) . That said I wouldn't feel under gunned with the 9 pellets. Perhaps the fact that I am 5' 11" and 225 lbs helps.
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HS/LD
Thats said the day I bought my 1300 I picked up 20 boxes each of 2 3/4" and 3" 00 buck and slugs.
The first shot with 3" 00 was an eyeopener. I found that if you have something bad in your form the 3", if you actually try for another shot, is instant form correction.
I keep buying the 3" for practice. I found that when I can take the 3" in practice well when I switch to 2 3/4" they feel like light bird loads.
I load my HD SG with 2 3/4" Magnum buck 12 pellets simply because it doesn't bother me and I feel my follow ups are so close as to not matter (the Winchester variety also pattern well in my gun) . That said I wouldn't feel under gunned with the 9 pellets. Perhaps the fact that I am 5' 11" and 225 lbs helps.
Regards,
HS/LD
Andrew Wyatt
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I use nothing but low recoil buck in my gun, pimarily because I feel i'm gaining more in comfort than I lose in effectiveness.
Mannlicher
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I think I have to second Andrew here. I am using the 2 3/4 buck shot only.
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Another vote for 2 3/4"
Of course I've never owned anything but 2 3/4 " chambers, and never felt undergunned.
EXCEPT for a single shot .410 that is.
I shot my Dr.'s 835 with 3.5" 00 buck. He had a 5 pk. I shot first, he shot 2nd, and we finally conned 3 more idiots to experience what a "Frigging Train Wreck" feel like. Whew...I told him I'd hurt him if he EVER bought those again.
And I'm not recoil sensitive , per se', I've shot a box of 25 12 ga # 1 buck,Most of a 25 box of slugs then went to shoot targets.
Of course I've never owned anything but 2 3/4 " chambers, and never felt undergunned.
EXCEPT for a single shot .410 that is.
I shot my Dr.'s 835 with 3.5" 00 buck. He had a 5 pk. I shot first, he shot 2nd, and we finally conned 3 more idiots to experience what a "Frigging Train Wreck" feel like. Whew...I told him I'd hurt him if he EVER bought those again.
And I'm not recoil sensitive , per se', I've shot a box of 25 12 ga # 1 buck,Most of a 25 box of slugs then went to shoot targets.
NIGHTWATCH
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2 3/4 plus a CompStock. No bruises at all. Only a comfortable experience.
Last time out, the shooter next to me witnessed me go through about 300 shells which included about 100slugs. Afterwards when he saw the stock, he said that when he got home that he was ordering one A.S.A.P.
It works well, what can I tell you.
Knox-Industries
Last time out, the shooter next to me witnessed me go through about 300 shells which included about 100slugs. Afterwards when he saw the stock, he said that when he got home that he was ordering one A.S.A.P.
It works well, what can I tell you.
Knox-Industries
Dave McCracken
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Andrew, for HD, there's no functional difference in effect bwtween the R/R and the baby howitzer loads.
I understand some research is ongoing for a superlite 00 "House" load, 6 pellets, 1000 FPS. This still packs more muzzle whoopee than the 44 mag.
Once outside, when the HD shotgun assumes a CD role, then standard ammo is called for.
I understand some research is ongoing for a superlite 00 "House" load, 6 pellets, 1000 FPS. This still packs more muzzle whoopee than the 44 mag.
Once outside, when the HD shotgun assumes a CD role, then standard ammo is called for.
tlhelmer
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Thanks for your responses. It took so long because i was out of town.
The 2 3/4 full power will reliably cycle the Benelli M-3 so I really dont need the 3" shells.
The 2 3/4 full power will reliably cycle the Benelli M-3 so I really dont need the 3" shells.
GlocksRock
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Really, I have never heard that before. Can you please explain to me why that is?
Poodleshooter
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I'd assume that that is because muzzle velocity is higher in a 9 or 12 pellet 2-3/4" load for the most part. 3 extra pellets of OO in a magnum load adds about 180grs of weight to the payload, slowing it down.
Remember that "magnum" in shotgun load terminology usually means "heavier payload" not "faster than normal".
Me, I take the extra 3-6 pellets if they're teflon wrapped and pattern well. More mass on target.
Remember that "magnum" in shotgun load terminology usually means "heavier payload" not "faster than normal".
Me, I take the extra 3-6 pellets if they're teflon wrapped and pattern well. More mass on target.
keithernTN
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Try those 3 inchers with a pistol grip.
My wrist hurt for three days when I would pick up something heavy.
Also reminds me, (and it wasn't me) ever see somebody shoot a pistol grip shotgun with 3" shells looking down the sights? Can you say dentist.
My wrist hurt for three days when I would pick up something heavy.
Also reminds me, (and it wasn't me) ever see somebody shoot a pistol grip shotgun with 3" shells looking down the sights?
Can you say dentist.Andrew Wyatt
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i do notice a pretty significant difference between the Reduced recoil ammo and normal promo tramp and game ammo.
i need to acquire some ammo that recoils as much as my buckshot but isn't as expensive and is suitable for wingshooting.
i need to acquire some ammo that recoils as much as my buckshot but isn't as expensive and is suitable for wingshooting.
Dave McCracken
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Andrew, a 1 1/4 oz pheasant load seem to kick about as much as a 9 pellet 00 standard load to me.
These are good for birds larger than doves.
These are good for birds larger than doves.
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