Im looking to buy my first shotgun but want something with manageable recoil. I suppose my definition of manageable is being able to get through a box of 25 rounds without being in pain.
Im reading many conflicting opinions on 20 gauge vs. 12 gauge recoil. Im leaning more toward 20 gauge at the moment. I understand that light guns kick harder so im trying to look for guns that are 7 pounds or heavier. Ive been doing alot of number crunching with recoil charts and calculators but I realize calculated recoil and felt recoil can be two different things.
Number one on my list right now is the Mossberg 500 20-gauge pump, at 7 pounds even. I assume recoil wouldn't be too bad with 2-3/4 loads? I have no intention of using magnum loads with any gun since id be using it primarily for home defense and occasional trap shooting and upland bird hunting.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Im reading many conflicting opinions on 20 gauge vs. 12 gauge recoil. Im leaning more toward 20 gauge at the moment. I understand that light guns kick harder so im trying to look for guns that are 7 pounds or heavier. Ive been doing alot of number crunching with recoil charts and calculators but I realize calculated recoil and felt recoil can be two different things.
Number one on my list right now is the Mossberg 500 20-gauge pump, at 7 pounds even. I assume recoil wouldn't be too bad with 2-3/4 loads? I have no intention of using magnum loads with any gun since id be using it primarily for home defense and occasional trap shooting and upland bird hunting.
Any advice would be appreciated.