New Shotgunner Question

[mike torre]

Hello, Sirs,

I need to replace my Shotgun, A 16 ga Semi Auto Savage 775a.
The recoil of this gun is about all I am up to. I shoot 1&1/8 oz loads.

In a 12 Gauge, which I have never shot,.. and normal loads (meaning 2&3/4 shells, no magnums), am I looking at less recoil, or more ?

The gun I am looking to buy is an SKB XL900MR. It feels great and looks great. However I am Ignorant.

I am somewhat recoil limited by an injury.

I need to understand the following.

What is a Bradley front sight ?

What is a Raybar front sight ?

What can I compare the SKB gas system operation to ?

Any problems with this SKB i should look for ?
( made in 70's it looks new out of the box)

Thanks,

Mike Torre

VA

 

[Dave McCracken]

There are some 7/8 oz 16 gauge loads available, they will assist in lowering the kick of your Savage to more tolerable levels.

A 12 gauge may run heavier,thus kicking less. Dunno about that SKB. Sorry.

A Bradley sight has a large white dot at the back to serve as a bead. It's usually seen on target shotguns. Remington trap guns and LC barrels have them.

A Raybar sight is the first fiber optic style sight. It's a chunk of red plastic that gives good visibility in low light. Ithaca 37s often have Reybars.

 

[JP1954]

In a 12 Gauge, which I have never shot

Maybe you should consider shooting a 12 gauge before making a decision on a new purchase. If you don't have a friend or family member who has one to use, you can probably find someone at the local range who would let you shoot a round or two. Since you own a shotgun I'm sure you know that shotguns have a wide range of ammo available for them. I don't know what you are using your gun for but I believe a 12 gauge would probably be able to accomodate you with the right ammo. As far as sights go, I'm no professional shotgun shooter but I have put a few rounds down my smoothbore. With the exception of slugs, getting the beadsight more or less on target is all that's been necessary for me when I'm shooting a pattern, not a single projectile. When I'm shooting slugs I try to get the bead dead on target with no visible surface of the topside of the barrel. Has worked well for me. For me personally, I would not be too concerned about shotgun sights.