Tag Archives: recoil

Recoil’s Time Line


Hi Bruce. Thanks for the reply. I always enjoy your shotgunnings (writings…) be it on OLN, in the Clay Pigeon, or on the Shotgun Report.com. Do you know, other than by the numbers, how one could test (or has tested) … Continue reading

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Pressure And Recoil


Dear Technoid: My wife shoots sporting clays with a Beretta Silver Pigeon I. I have been reloading AA shells with Federal Premiers, Clay Buster wads, 3/4 oz. shot, and Pro Reach powder. The result is pressure of 8,200 with a … Continue reading

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Load Pressures And Recoil


hi I’d would really appreciate some advice. I have an old shotgun, on which I get differing opinions on whether it is safe to shoot. My father in law has shot it for years with no problems. Question is, if … Continue reading

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Recoil


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Recoil, The Long Version


Dear Technoid, Observations on Recoil – Theory and/or Reality. I’m am surely a slow learner when it comes to recoil and I believe it is because I had my brains shook loose growing up. From the time I was big … Continue reading

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Gas Gun Recoil vs. Fixed Breech Gun Recoil


Dear Technoid, There are many articles written on the fact that semi-auto gas guns reduce felt recoil compared to a fixed breech shotgun but I have never seen any data to show how much reduction. Assuming equal weight shotguns with … Continue reading

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Recoil: O/U Vs Gas


Dear Technoid, I’m just getting back in to shooting after too many years from being away. Your site looks excellent!!! Can you give me some figures about what the difference in felt recoil is between a gas gun like a … Continue reading

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Barrel Selection: Recoil And Convergence


Dear Technoid: Some members of our club are hoping that you might be able to resolve a difference of opinion. In contemplating buying a new O/U for sporting clays and trap, a member commented that the gun came with non-selective … Continue reading

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Low Velocity Shells


Dear Technoid: My question involves the low velocity shot loads and your opinions and comments about them. I am a pansy when it comes to recoil and you have convinced me that I must throw 1 1/8 ozs. of shot … Continue reading

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Kicking Beretta 390


Dear Technoid: I have a Beretta 390. I shot a case of Federal Grand American 1-1/8 oz loads. I must honestly suggest that the gun punched the hell out of me. I fired one practice round and 100 registered singles. … Continue reading

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