I have never tried one but here is a link to the PAST Shields.Quote:
Originally Posted by msc8127
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I have never tried one but here is a link to the PAST Shields.Quote:
Originally Posted by msc8127
PAST | Recoil Protection -MidwayUSA
My ITHACA (the only 12 that I own at this time) is basically "box stock" with the exception of the DSPS Police/Riot barrel. Factory wood stock & forend. Oh...and I did have the stock shorted a bit and made up the length difference with a rubber recoil pad. Noting special about that...just rubber. There are better ones available these days but, I don't see any real need to fit a more recent one.
I shoot mine basically the same as Haught but, a bit more forward and some bend to the knees to facilitate movement.
I have used the Push/Pull for a long time now since it pretty much eliminates muzzle rise which really increases speed.
When I learned it...it was called Dynamic Tension and I shoot my handguns the same way (w/ Dynamic Tension) but, with a crush grip.
I work out weekly with the GripMaster Extra Heavy so my "crush" grip is truly a crushing grip these days. :biggrin2:
There you go right there. The very first time I shot my Mossberg I took it to the local range only to find out I couldn't pattern it only shoot skeet. So I did and the wife and I met up with a very helpful older guy. This guy shot so much skeet he had callus's on his cheek. He show'd us how to hold it right and how to lead the the targets. It was a great time.Quote:
Originally Posted by ccw9mm
As said above make sure you are pulling it tight to your shoulder , seems that is the biggest mistake by first timers. I have the 500 and my twelve can shoot it without getting bruised now, but yes indeed it took some practice and lots of reminders on holding it tight.
Ha, if you didn't like shooting 2 3/4 then imagine what the larger loads feel like. I shot some 3" slugs and buckshot and it was no fun at all. IMO, 2 3/4 slugs and buck were a blast! My m590a1 is accurate with slugs out to 100 yards. Like a few have mentioned, keep the stock tight against your shoulder. It WILL make a difference. ENJOY.
That's the type, exactly. The one with calluses on the cheek and fingertips, with grit under the nails, with dead-nuts aim that can knock the eye out of a pheasant at 50yds. Invaluable.Quote:
Originally Posted by CrashoftenSo I did and the wife and I met up with a very helpful older guy. This guy shot so much skeet he had callus's on his cheek. He show'd us how to hold it right and how to lead the the targets. It was a great time.Quote:
Originally Posted by ccw9mm
And you can end up making a great friend, to boot.
Met a gentleman like that a long time ago, his advice took me from hitting 1 or 2 at skeet to hitting 19 or 20. Was glad I took the time to listen to him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crashoften
Oddly enough, I shoot with the same stance he does, and sorta use the push pull tehcnique hes describing. I guess I never really new it, its just something ive come to use natually due to some joint issues I have on my hips, legs, and shoulders.Quote:
Originally Posted by QKShooter
I have a Mossberg 590 Unmodified. It has a thick rubber butt pad, but, other then that, its as is. This is the way I like it though, It hurt like hell the first few times but you do get used to it after a while. I practice shooting both left and right sides. and lastly, I practice with Winchester 2 3/4 extra light loads. I could go stronger, sure, but im using the practice time to emphasize aiming, technique and accuracy. I usually finish up with 00 Buck, or similar, to remind myself how much of a punch a 12 ga; has...
...and I enjoy the bag factor too. Heh.
Ive never done skeet or trap shooting, I am gonna do that soon to round things out.
I would suggest trying one of the low recoil buckshot loads made specifically for home/personal defense.
Look at SGAmmo.com shotgun loads.
Recoil pad and practice your shoulder learns to get used to it. We shoot alot of clays before dove season each year my shoulder is always sore the next morning after not shooting but after a couple practice sessions its unnoticable (keep in mind this is with target loads not slugs, slugs are to expensive for me to practice with much, try buck shot)
I'm going to bet that you're letting the butt of the gun slap your shoulder. Sometimes when you're not used to a new type of weapon, as I was when I bought my Mosin Nagant, you'll shoulder it improperly and let it slap you.
Shotguns, generally speaking, are the most unforgiving in regards to improper or a bad technique.
There is a lot of great advice given. Find someone to show you how to shoot it, tailor you ammunition to your requirements, use the technique that was shown in the video. It is always good to use the same method for shooting, if it works, for multiple firearms.
Invest in a few boxes of AA skeet, low base shotgun shells. Use these to practice technique with. It will be a lot cheaper and less painful on your body than OO buck or slugs.
QK my first duty shotgun was a box stock Ithaca DSPS with rifled sights. I carried that shotgun for years. Kicked like a mule but always worked. I will find another one someday.
Thanks for doing the digging! Those are the products I was trying to refer to. They do reduce feltb recoil a good bit. They just require a little constant adjustment to stay in place. They are worth the money if you need a way to either work up to the recoil that is created by whatever gun, or if you just want to be able to shoot longer with more comfort.Quote:
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