HMMurdock
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My father and I are opposite when it comes to shotguns. I like the knock-you-silly, high-recoil whompers and my father is... shall we say: recoil-sensitive. I only put 3" Magnum slugs through my 870, and he prefers his .410 with recoil pad. However, I want to get him a 12ga (preferably 3" capable so he can use some of my ammo should it ever prove necessary), but I want something that handles it well. He'll probably only put light 2 3/4" birdshot through it, which is great, but I want something CAPABLE. What, in your opinion, handles recoil the best -- stock. I know I could have anything ported or backbored, but if I were to buy him something straight out of a shop, what would handle the best?
I was looking at some of the older bolt-action Mossbergs with what I thought was a brake on the end, but I've heard they recoil badly. Any advice on what I might want to get him? And any suggested barrel length, too. Thanks!
I was looking at some of the older bolt-action Mossbergs with what I thought was a brake on the end, but I've heard they recoil badly. Any advice on what I might want to get him? And any suggested barrel length, too. Thanks!