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Dave McC · July 6, 2000, 07:51 PM

I think I'm as much of a man as the next guy, but I approach benching with slugs with trepidation. Here's what I do....

First, make the gun as heavy as possible. You won't be toting it far,and the weight will help.There's a cavity under the buttstock that can be filled with shot, add a sidesaddle,etc. My HD 870 weighs about 9 1/2 lbs,and shoots softly.The weight can be removed for hunting, you never feel the kick when the adrenaline's pumping.

Next, I use a wearable recoil pad,known as the Wonderbra, and it takes a lot of sting out of the procedure.

Third, take your anti-inflammatory of choice before you shoot.

Finally, take your time and use the best form you can. Use both hands on the weapon, I bench rifles on sandbags but if you hold it in a supported position, it works to soak up some recoil.

These,and other tips others may know of, can help turn the recoil mule into a pony...

July 6, 2000, 07:51 PM	#5
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	I think I'm as much of a man as the next guy, but I approach benching with slugs with trepidation. Here's what I do.... First, make the gun as heavy as possible. You won't be toting it far,and the weight will help.There's a cavity under the buttstock that can be filled with shot, add a sidesaddle,etc. My HD 870 weighs about 9 1/2 lbs,and shoots softly.The weight can be removed for hunting, you never feel the kick when the adrenaline's pumping. Next, I use a wearable recoil pad,known as the Wonderbra, and it takes a lot of sting out of the procedure. Third, take your anti-inflammatory of choice before you shoot. Finally, take your time and use the best form you can. Use both hands on the weapon, I bench rifles on sandbags but if you hold it in a supported position, it works to soak up some recoil. These,and other tips others may know of, can help turn the recoil mule into a pony...