Preacherman
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Hi, folks. Well, it looks as if my eighteen-month saga of back surgeries, therapies, etc. is drawing to a close: but I'm reliably informed that I shall have a permanent weakness in my lower back, and that heavy-recoiling weapons are Not A Good Idea for me in the future. Needless to say, this affects shotguns too.
Now, I've got a few Remington 870's and Mossberg 500's in 12ga., and have enjoyed shooting them: but they're all a bit stout, particularly with defensive loads. I've got a Remington 1100 LT-20, which is a pussycat, and an 870 Youth Model in 20ga., which kicks not much less than (with some loads, even more than) a 12ga. due to its very light weight.
For general sporting use, I'm conflicted. Sure, I can use the LT-20, but I know that a lighter 12ga. load in a heavier shotgun would recoil about the same. Any advice on the way to go for sporting use?
For defensive use, the problems are worse. Any serious defensive load is going to kick a bit too much in 12ga. for me to handle. I may try one of the SpecOps units, to see how well they do, if and when they become available. However, there has also been the suggestion to go down to 20ga. and trust to no. 3 buckshot and slugs in that gauge to see me through the night. Any suggestions?
Yeah, I know, this whole situation sucks - but I may as well make the best of it.
Now, I've got a few Remington 870's and Mossberg 500's in 12ga., and have enjoyed shooting them: but they're all a bit stout, particularly with defensive loads. I've got a Remington 1100 LT-20, which is a pussycat, and an 870 Youth Model in 20ga., which kicks not much less than (with some loads, even more than) a 12ga. due to its very light weight.
For general sporting use, I'm conflicted. Sure, I can use the LT-20, but I know that a lighter 12ga. load in a heavier shotgun would recoil about the same. Any advice on the way to go for sporting use?
For defensive use, the problems are worse. Any serious defensive load is going to kick a bit too much in 12ga. for me to handle. I may try one of the SpecOps units, to see how well they do, if and when they become available. However, there has also been the suggestion to go down to 20ga. and trust to no. 3 buckshot and slugs in that gauge to see me through the night. Any suggestions?
Yeah, I know, this whole situation sucks - but I may as well make the best of it.