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I have had to cut back to 22lr and 22mag due to arthritus creeping into wrist and shoulder joints. I have a chance to pickup a Savage Model 42. I was wondering if anyone had noticed increased recoil pushing slugs through them. I understand there are people for and against this caliber. I am hoping this will be limited to those who have actually used the Savage 42 take down.
Thank you for your time and advice in advance,

blindari
 
To add to my original post, I have given away quite a few shotguns, revolvers and rifles to get down to 22lr and 22mag. The first gun I ever had was a Winchester 20 gauge auto loader from 1960.
If I could still shoot it without discomfort I would still own it. I would still have the Diamondback I treated myself to after I got out of the service but it too even with 38 special low recoil loads was too much. This is the primary reason I am asking for advice about recoil of 410 slug from a Savage 42.

Again thanks in advance for any advice,
blindhari
 
A slightly off-topic aside: to date, the lightest recoil I've experienced in a firearm was shooting .32 S&W Long wadcutters through a chamber adapter in a 10 lb. P-14 service rifle.

Have you considered using something like a Caldwell Lead Sled from the bench to totally cancel recoil? No help in the field, of course.
 
Thank you Dave but I still truly enjoy walking creeks draws and arroyos here in high country Az. Largest possible critter out there is probably a Mt lion. Bear is very rare. I am hoping a 410 slug is the answer I am looking for as I buy my meat at Safeway.

thanks again
blindhari
 
I have been having problems with Arthritis too. I was able to hunt but the last month or so it has gotten much worse. The easiest centerfire for recoil is an AR. I might get by with a 20 gauge semi-auto in shotguns. Not sure yet. A .410 might be ok or .28 gauge, It's been so long since I shot one I can't remember. Ever think about a pistol caliber carbine? Or a ported .38 Special?
 
I can't help answer your question but I'll say that you are not alone. Arthritis is a b!+$& . Had one shoulder replaced and the other is On the way out. The 12 ga does not get touched and I am working on reduced loads for a few rifles. I hope the 410 works for you.
 
Federal is making "shorty" 12 gauge ammo that's only 1 3/4" long that provides relatively lower recoil, less shot, but maintains velocities. There's an article in the March 2020, "Guns and Ammo" magazine. Maybe they'll make them for 20 gauge, if the 12's are a success.
 
I have arthritis in both wrists and broke my left 11 years ago. I find that it is easier to shoot rifles with a pistol grip versus a traditional stock. Using stocks with a pistol grip or even stocks with a more vertical grip area like Boyd's Pro Varmint stocks or thumbhole stocks helps me. I can forget about shooting a lever action with straight stock or anything with an English stock with my wrists. Even my 308 rifles don't bother me. One is a PA10 AR and the Savage has the Choate Varmint stock.

As far as shotguns, I am still using my 410 shotguns without too much problems.
 
blindhari said:
Thank you Dave but I still truly enjoy walking creeks draws and arroyos here in high country Az. Largest possible critter out there is probably a Mt lion. Bear is very rare. I am hoping a 410 slug is the answer I am looking for as I buy my meat at Safeway.

thanks again
blindhari
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I've fire a plenty of .410 slugs from sxs, single shots, and bolt guns....... I'd not lead with one over a .223 loaded with a bonded, aframe, or mono pill. I understand the purpose of the search I think, and the .223 has always been kinder to me that a .410. good luck sir!
 
Since you've yet to get specific feedback on the 42, I scanned a few video reviews on YouTube out of curiosity.

One potential issue you may find cumbersome is the manual ejector -- it looks like some dexterity may be needed to remove rimfire cases. Otherwise, the basic action appears the same as the old 24 from the outside. It has the same rebounding hammer/selector and crossbolt safety of the later model 24s.

Although I generally prefer traditional construction and styling in firearms, the video showing the interior construction indicates some impressive production design features. It looks quite sturdy despite all the plastic furniture.




 
For hunters the good news about getting over magnumitis is the animals don't care and are just as dead. Have taken several cow elk with my 6.5x55, I wear a recoil pad in the field and recoil is no problem.
 
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