H&R/NEF Pardner Single Shot

[BHP FAN]

The twelve gauges feirce recoil is mostly a myth.My twelve ga,with Winchester's low noise low recoil featherlites kicks WAY lessthan a 20 ga. with feild loads,It's what you load them with that makes the difference,and the 12 ga has more loadings available than any other shotgun out there,you can even get those little low penetration Aguilas.Again,it's what you're putting in them that counts,not the ga.Except that little .410. THOSE are just fun as all get out.Up to about 15 yards the shot stays in a solid clump,and they are just about as accurate as a .22!

 

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Bud Tugly,

Thank you for sharing again your real world observations and experiences as one that is physically limited.
I understand and respect the fact sharing is not easy to do.

 

[huntin dad]

i own a NEF 20 gauge w/ a fixed modified choke. It's not bad on recoil if you stat away from the 3" loads. If I were you I'd buy a youth model NEF 20 gauge and add a slip on recoil pad. (I say to get a youth model because there lighter and the added recoil pad ands length, so the shorter youth stock will allow for the extra length without makeing the gun too long)I love the .410 but shells for it and the 28 gauge are more expencive and sometimes harder to find and avalible in limited options.

 

[boomcrash]

I like the Federal reduced recoil LE loads in mine. The are in 13g 00 buck and slugs.

 

[Bud Tugly]

Steve, thanks for the kind words, but I have no problem talking about my disability. Life is full of challenges, and mine are just more visible than most.

I'm grateful that I can still get out in the woods and enjoy shooting and hunting like I've done all my life. It's all good and life is all about making the best of our situation, whatever it may be.

I'm also glad to have found a site so filled with wisdom and experience.

 

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Bud,

It is that thanks you sir.
As you know, I have assisted physically limited persons and I always learn something from them doing so.

There is much truth to "the student teaches the instructor."

 

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Lightweight Single-Shot Shotguns

The heavier the gun, the less recoil (weight soaks up recoil). Also, autoloaders soak up recoil because the gas system uses part of the gas that would get blown out the end of the barrel (recoil) to cycle the bolt. They also have bolt return springs which dissipate recoil as well (like an AR15). If I were looking for a fun single-shot that won't bruise me every time I shoot it, I would choose a 410. Of course, the ammunition brand and load you plan to shoot will also affect recoil with any gun. Buckshot and slugs kick more than field loads. Just some general information. I hope this helps.