hi i will be 15 years old in august and i want to buy my first shotgun. I have shooting experience i have a single shot .22 rifle and i want too move up to a bigger gun. What are your opinions on the H&R 20 gauge single shot shotgun… i will be using it for target practice and i dont want someone with a big recoil
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Mossberg 500 tactical (police types) for home defense, but I’m concerned using no buttstock, only pistol grip would be hard to aim, and shoot due to recoil. I have shot m-4′s, but never used a shotgun. ANy suggestions.
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What would the recoil be like if I put some remington reduced recoil rounds in it, I’v been using 2 3/4" slugs and am getting tired of it, feels like a darn 30-06, I got a .243 so could you compare it to it. And the round would be the remington reduced recoil 20 gauge slugs.
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i was thinking about buying a pistol grip mossberg 500 for home pretection but not sure how they are. have anyone had any experience with them? hows the recoil compared to a regualar shotgun? how accurate are they? is it better to buy a folding stock or a forend for the pistol grip? how accurate is it with just the forend with original stock and vice versa with folding stock?
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im thinking about getting a mossberg 12 gauge and have never owned a shotgun before.ive always been shooting rifles and was curious about the recoil on a 12 guage.
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I’m 14, and wanting to srtide away from boy hunting, and i found the remington 11-87 in 20 gauge at gander mountain, it was a reasonable prise 9.99, and I’m really wanting to get it, but how bad is the recoil if I use 2 3/4” slug shells? And this will be a good choice on deer, right?
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i have a mossberg maverick 88 12 gauge.
what other tips do you have for reducing the recoil of this type of shotgun.
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Is this shotgun really load and have alot of recoil and kick? thinking about getting.
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I bought this gun to hunt turkey and I shoot 3" number 6′s. Man it kicks hard. It is a new gun and I am the first and only one to ever shoot it.
OK, I didn’t need to have any jerks answering my question. And yes I am more than man enough to shoot any gun I want. I have several and have been shooting guns for almost 40 years. I was asking for advice on recoil.
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I’m interested in getting the benelli m4. I just don’t know which grip is better. They have the option of pistol grip with stock or remove the pistol grip and just get stock. Which one is better when it comes to accuracy, stability, recoil etc etc. Also, do they only use slugs or will they also take 00 buckshot?
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As they look like the same on the exterior and on their website they both say they cut recoil, faster shots inbetween cartridge change etc?
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I live in a town home type condo complex with a common wall on two sides of my unit. I’ve had a 9mm hand gun for a while and just inherited a double barrel shot gun.
For home defense, what would be the best choice, the 9mm hand gun or a double barrel shotgun?
I am concerned about accidently injuring a neighbor, the 9mm is sure to go though at least one if not two or more walls but it is only one bullet. Versus the shotgun were there would be 5-10 pellets in a buck shot type round or dozens of much smaller pellets in bird shot type round but what they might not penetrate as many walls.
Any opinions please.
speshal:
I live in California not Afghanistan
I don’t want to buy new weapons and I hope not to have to use them so I am stuck with the guns a I have: A 1918 Luger (9mm) and a double barrel 12 ga Shotgun; nitro speical made in 1924 by Ithica arms of New York (a duck hunting gun?)
I want to thank everyone for posting their replies, it’s been very informative! There were several answers I think are the best but haven’t quite decided which one just yet.
I think my best options are selecting the right type of ammo both guns; something like the Glaser safety slug for the 9mm and low brass/low recoil #8 type bird shot for the shotgun for home defense.
And then keep some high power 9mm rounds and 00 buck shot 3in for; insurrection, rioting and radio active zombies.
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I have been practicing skeet shooting the last month and love it. I am planning to buy a shotgun some time this year. I am looking for something that can moonlight as hunting/skeet shooting/ home defense. Any insight on gauge and make (sxs, o/u, semi, or pump). I am probably leaning to Remington over Mossberg; Beretta is too rich for my blood. I would like to stay under 0 if possible.
Also I have shot with 20 gauge and 12 gauge, but not noticed a strong kick either way. I have heard both have a stronger recoil. Your thoughts?
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First Shotgun and the guy at the store said try some xtra-lite target to get used to a shotgun.
How’s the recoil on this light load? What’s it used for except practice? Any good for self-defense in the home? Or at least one of those ‘first loads’ before putting a 00 buck in?
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im 15 and 125 lbs. and 5′ 8" im shopping for a shotgun that i can use to go hunting with im looking for the best shotgun that i can handle but with enough power to hunt anything and everything but is also doesnt have so much recoil that itll knock me down on the ground. also i dont want an extremely outrageous price something under 600$ is good.
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I am looking at have some custom work done on a shotgun.
I am looking at having the barrel back bored
Having the forcing cone lengthened
Getting a ported choke.
The entire process should reduce the felt recoil by at least 30-40% combine that with a weighted stock and balance job should reduce the total felt recoil by 50%
They are quoting 5
Any opinions of the company or process, or suggestions?
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I’m looking for a 12 gauge shotgun. I had a Mossberg 500 with a 28inch barrel. I wasn’t happy with the recoil. I felt it had more kick than my Remington Woodmaster Model 742 30-06 does. Is there a shotgun made that has little recoil, that cost no more than 0?(pump action or semi, I do know semi auto tend to be more pricey. But just wondering if there are semis in that price range too)
Would a Benelli Nova cost that much?
I shot my cousins Nova, it seemed to me that it had way less recoil than my Mossberg did.
I should that I dont mind a used shotgun. The Mossberg 500 I had was used. I paid 0 for it at a pawn shop in Reno, Nevada.
Chris_from_LA- When I say "I had a Mossberg 500…." It means, I no longer have it. I traded it for the Remington Woodmaster 742 30-06.
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I have a Mossberg 500A Persuader with a Choate pistol grip folding stock. I live in a very small apartment and I was wondering what opinions on what loads I should use, and any comments on the loads I have in it hand how it is stored to be ready to be used to defend my apartment. I’ll start with the loads I have in the magazine tube first coming out of the tube, then the extra’s I have on my Side Saddle, Uncle Mikes Clinger Sling, and stock shell holder. The first load that’s would be loaded when I rack the shotgun, because I keep it in what’s called "Cruiser Ready", because I not concerned about giving away my position because it’s only 3 or 4 steps from my front door to my bedroom, which is in the back of my apartment, like I said, it’s small. I’m mostly concerned about over penetration. The first load when I rack the shotgun is one I made myself by taking a 00 Mag Seller&Bellot 12 pellet shell, which all you have to do is remove the plastic disc which acts as the crimp, then I put 7 #4 Federal copper plated buck shot in first, the Federal Steel BB shot, about 30 of them, then some 7.5 bird shot and then I added the plastic buffer that was in the shell that I got the #4 buck shots from the Federal shell. Then I Have 2 Federal Premium Steel BB loads, followed by 2 Agulia mini-shells that I took out the 7.5 birdshot and filled them with 15 steel BB and recrimped them, then I have one load of Federal Tactical #4 buck shot, followed by 2 Agulia Mini-Slugs, which gives me 8 in the tube, and I can still put another shell up to 3" in situation calls for a slug or some 00. Does this sound like a good set up to stop an intruder and still prevent as much as possible over penetration? On the Side Saddle I have 3 #4 Federal Tactical Buckshot shells, along with a Fleccett (sp?) round, a 325gr Federal Sabot Slug, and Steel BB shot shell. On the stock shell holder, I have 5 Federal 00 Low Recoil shells, and on the sling I have 2 Winchester Hollow Point Rifled Slugs, 2 Remington Rifled Slugs, 3 Federal Hydra-Shok Rifled Slugs, 2 3" Remington Express Mag 15 count 00 buckshot shells, and the 2 Federal Premium 00 Mag Shells. And like I said before, I keep it "Cruiser Ready", meaning shells in the magazine, empty chamber, and safety on, next to my bed. Does this sound like a good set up, any comment or suggestions welcome. Thank you.
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I am interested in adding a compensator/muzzle break for my new Mossberg 500 Cruiser pistol grip 12 gauge shotgun with extended mag (8 shots). I am looking for a compensator to reduce recoil similar to those that are available for the AK 47 and ARs.
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I would like to get a shotgun, probably with a pistol grip, that I could use in my house, but also outside with an effective range of at least 40 or 50 yards. I’ve read in a few different sources that a 12 gauge is bad to use inside a house (too much flash, noise, recoil, penetration with misses). I looked at the Mossberg HS 410, but it’s effective range is 20 feet to 20 yards due partly to it’s choke. What about the Model 500 Persuaders in a 20 gauge? Would this do the trick? Multiple shots, short overall length for inside, but I don’t know about the effective range. I can’t afford a pistol, nor am I skilled shooting with one. I have the time to become familiar with a new shotgun, but not to become a good pistol shot.
It’s not murder, and is self defense, if the person is shooting at me. I know it would be tough to be shot if I’m running at 50 yards, but would like to be able to give myself some realistic cover fire as I try to get away. I don’t know why you would assume it’s murder. I said self defense, as in someone is trying to kill me.
You will also notice that it wasn’t about not being able to handle the 12 gauge, but that some said it would act like a flashbang with the noise and all, and that IN a home, even a 410 would have plenty of power. I’m really thinking more of a riot in my neighborhood and I’m trying to get my family hidden in woods nearby if the situation comes close to my home. My house is small and I don’t want to get trapped in it.
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