I roll with an early Benelli H&K Va import w/ the magic bolt & it holds 9...first 7 are BS & last two are slugs. Ya know, just on case.
Seriously gang, nix the bird shot if you want to stay in the fight.
I roll with an early Benelli H&K Va import w/ the magic bolt & it holds 9...first 7 are BS & last two are slugs. Ya know, just on case.
Seriously gang, nix the bird shot if you want to stay in the fight.
#4 Buck kicks more, not less, than 00. #1 slightly more than standard 00.
Why? Because more lead packs into the shell. Less air / filler space, more lead, more recoil for a given powder charge. If you want recoil fun try 3 inch 41-pellet #4 Buck. It's only about 820 grains of lead! (Versus about 478 grains for 9 pellet 00)
What your looking for is 8 pellet 00 or another load designated as "less recoil". They will have fewer pellets, less powder, or both.
Low-brass birdshot is great for practicing at close range. As are dummy shells so you can practice manipulation without recoil at all. Be carefull!
Maybe I am just old fashioned but for SD I keep Federal 2 3/4" 00 buck 9 pellet on hand along with some 1 oz. slugs, although the buck is my preference for hallway distances. For practice any low brass 7 1/2 shot works well and is cheap.
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You know, that is an excellent point. At 60+, I am definitely more recoil sensitive. Arthritis, accumulated injuries over the decades, etc.
I do love my 1301T, but it was a slow process to add all the Aridus goodies as they trickled onto the market.
And having said all that, I scored a ridiculously good deal yesterday on what? A Benelli M2, which is a recoil-operated shotgun. Such is my life.
I did get out this afternoon and run some rounds through the 1301T in your honor, good sir. The weather was too nice to not go make loud noises. :)