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Post by merc on Sept 17, 2019 18:10:26 GMT
I want to know why my shoulder is getting sore with a 12 gauge instead of a 20 gauge with less kick. Let’s say both shells are shooting the same shot and powder. Looking at ballistics, the 12 looks like it’s maybe 50 fps faster (which may be the bore), but that’s all I can find. I think a 12 hits harder, but if so, why? So besides the gauge and everything else being equal, what is the difference?
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Post by Admin on Sept 17, 2019 18:16:04 GMT
I’m using the Federal Ballistics Tables (on-line) to provide some answers. You can do the same thing at this link. It defaults to rifle, but switch the window to shotshell and then select ducks in the use window and it will pull up all of the federal offerings with ballistics -- both 20 and 12 gauge.
But the simple answer to your question is that the powder and shot AREN’T the same in 20 gauge and 12 gauge shells.Couple of examples: Federal’s 3 inch 12 gauge duck loads generally shoot at 1500 feet per second and pack about an ounce and a half of shot in sizes number 2 or BB.
There is a 20 gauge duck load that comes up, shooting at 1350 feet per second and firing one ounce of number 2 or number 4 shot. There isn’t enough room for shot the size of BB, to still produce an effective pattern at duck distances, so they don’t offer BB in 20 gauge.
The problem of not enough shot and speed is exacerbated by the requirement of not shooting lead. With steel shot, velocity becomes very important to get a clean kill. You’re welcome take a 20 gauge out to your duck blind. Maybe you can work a deal with your hunting buddies that the close in ducks are yours and they only take the distant shots. <G>
Same basic answer applies to a round of clays. Nobody says you can’t shoot a 20 gauge, but the guy beside you with his 12 gauge will be throwing more number 8 shot at the target for a larger or more dense pattern, depending on his choice of choke.
So it comes down to a choice: Do you want the best chance of hitting and killing the target? Or lighter recoil? I think I’d so some research on the newer recoil absorbing stocks
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Post by oldhippy on Sept 17, 2019 18:35:08 GMT
A properly sized firearm is key to an optimal shooting experience. Randy Boyd shows how to measure length of pull so that you can order a custom stock designed just for you.
Just want to know in the configuration page of Boyd's, if you choose, let's say a 13 3/4 length of pull stock, then you have to add in the order the recoil pad. Let's say 1/2 pad., the question is: the final result of length would be 14 1/4" right? In this case, you have to consider as an extra the pad for the total length?
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Post by torpedo on Sept 17, 2019 18:38:08 GMT
A variety of people experiencing the power of gun recoil firsthand! We got guns smashing into faces, knocking out teeth, knocking people flat on their back, and etc. There’s rifles, shotguns, guns, and even cannons. Funny stuff as long as you are not the one pulling the trigger! A good reminder for the rest of us to tread carefully.
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Post by hunter on Sept 17, 2019 18:45:07 GMT
Shotguns always hold firmly against your shoulder or body while in the ready position and before shooting ask yourself are you strong enough to be even using a shotgun
Yep. Nothing like getting socked in the face by the butt of a rifle or shotgun. You can't really be told how stupid some of those stunts were. They really have to experience it for themselves. Then suddenly gun safety is foremost on their minds.
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