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Harmon
11-26-2008, 11:25 AM
Whats everyone's opinion on the low recoil ammo? Does it make it any less effective. I wanted the regulars but Cabelas is in backorder for the Hastings slugs. L.R. is all they have avail.
Rickhem
11-26-2008, 01:15 PM
I seem to be in the minority with a lot of the guys that I talk with about this, but I think you should find whatever shoots best in your shotgun and go with accuracy over velocity. For me, the 2¾ slugs always shot better, and they all go in one side and out the other, so the velocity is kind of a moot point unless you're trying to stretch your range (which isn't a good idea IMHO).

I'd say that if they shoot good for you then go with them.
Pagrizz
11-26-2008, 01:27 PM
Lightfield has a low recoil slug.
H&R slugger
11-30-2008, 05:20 AM
harmon have you tried harry's or the sportsman center for them ?
SEMIAUTO
12-02-2008, 12:42 AM
Step down to a 20 guage , less recoil & flatter shooting .
IMR
12-02-2008, 07:41 AM
use 2 3/4 and a good recoil pad. then practice with a firm grip and follow through the whole shot. and you'll "overcome" the perceived problem.
SEMIAUTO
12-08-2008, 09:14 PM
You can buy a pound of Mercury and put it in your butt stock , it'll reduce the recoil 40 % What kind of gun is it ?
H&R slugger
12-09-2008, 10:22 PM
on a side note, i never feel the recoil when iam shooting at a deer anyway
Pagrizz
12-10-2008, 02:43 PM
use 2 3/4 and a good recoil pad. then practice with a firm grip and follow through the whole shot. and you'll "overcome" the perceived problem.IMR has apoint about a new recoil pad.There are some on the market that really reduces the recoil and it's a one time thing.If you have a gunsmith in your area it does not take much to put one on .It's cheaper than trying alot of slugs.
H&R slugger
12-10-2008, 03:00 PM
ive actually seen these "recoil reducers". that are like tubes with mercury in them. apparantly bore a hole in the stock, slide this mercury filled tube up in there, then replace the recoil pad. dont know how or if they work. but maybe do a little research on your own, or talk to a gunsmith about it
30Pac
12-13-2008, 09:53 AM
Sims Vibration makes nice recoil pads. If you contact them direct, they w e-mail you footprints of all pads they make. (they make alot more then whats listed in most catalogs).When you print them out, they are actual size. Then you pick the one that fits your stock. You can purchase it directly from them. I have 2. Very nice.:thup: