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Bam Bam · December 22, 2001, 01:42 AM

Don't be too worried, your shoulder will let you know when it has had enough. If you are at a range you can just quit. What you want to be careful about is if you go to shoot trap or skeet. These sports take 25 shots per game. The first 25 may not hurt at all and you will be tempted to go out a second time (50 shots total). Do not do it unless you have a shooting vest, or layers of clothing, or take a break of at least 15 minutes. The kick of the gun is not like getting punched. Its more like someone frequently squeezing a ripe fruit until it (your shoulder) gets squishy. The push of the shotgun against your shoulder has a cumulative effect. I can tell you from experience shooting a Rem 870 20 gauge with a t-shirt that your experience could be like this:

Shots 1-35=fine
Shots 35-40=that kind of hurts
Shots 40-45=damn, that hurts
Shots 45-50=Oh God, (flinch) when does this torture end...

If you can afford a less expensive shooting vest with a padded shoulder it is worth the money. Bob Allen brand is sufficient.

Winchester makes AA Light Target Loads. You can shoot trap and skeet using Nines, Eights, and Seven 1/2.

The advice about hearing protection is very good advice. How loud is a shotgun? TOO LOUD!

December 22, 2001, 01:42 AM	#3
Bam Bam Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2000 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 842	Don't be too worried, your shoulder will let you know when it has had enough. If you are at a range you can just quit. What you want to be careful about is if you go to shoot trap or skeet. These sports take 25 shots per game. The first 25 may not hurt at all and you will be tempted to go out a second time (50 shots total). Do not do it unless you have a shooting vest, or layers of clothing, or take a break of at least 15 minutes. The kick of the gun is not like getting punched. Its more like someone frequently squeezing a ripe fruit until it (your shoulder) gets squishy. The push of the shotgun against your shoulder has a cumulative effect. I can tell you from experience shooting a Rem 870 20 gauge with a t-shirt that your experience could be like this: Shots 1-35=fine Shots 35-40=that kind of hurts Shots 40-45=damn, that hurts Shots 45-50=Oh God, (flinch) when does this torture end... If you can afford a less expensive shooting vest with a padded shoulder it is worth the money. Bob Allen brand is sufficient. Winchester makes AA Light Target Loads. You can shoot trap and skeet using Nines, Eights, and Seven 1/2. The advice about hearing protection is very good advice. How loud is a shotgun? TOO LOUD!