Low recoil 12 gauge for HD & hunting

familywgn · May 12, 2008, 07:35 PM

Hey all, I'm 5 days away from buying a shotgun (awaiting my "economic stimulis $$"). Till then I have a question to ask.

What is the lowest recoiling round for 12 gauges that will cycle properly in a Mossberg 500. I have no problems with recoil, but my wife and kids do. Since I would like to involve the whole family I need some help on this subject.

Thanks for the help.

oneounceload · May 12, 2008, 08:11 PM

Since a Mossberg 500 is a pump, cycling is not an issue like low-recoil loads in an autoloader would be, so I guess I do not understand your question?...If you're talking about recoil in that gun for your wife and kids, I would go with a light target load....BUT, if the stock is too long for them, the slightest recoil will still "kick" them in the cheek and make it unpleasant.....gun fit is important!

familywgn · May 12, 2008, 09:41 PM

Looks like my thoughts came out wrong.

I am just looking for information on low recoil loads for a 12.

I found some super light loads for a 20ga, so I might go there for the wife and kids.

Does anyone have specific factory loads that are really light?

Thanks

mikenbarb · May 13, 2008, 08:53 AM

Remington has good managed recoil slug available. Theres others but the Remington is pretty good and has enough power for deer hunting also.

F=ma · May 15, 2008, 08:26 PM

I just picked up some Winchester AA "Low Recoil, Low Noise Light Target Load" at WalMart, sold right next to the regular AA boxes. The label claims 50% less recoil/noise than regular shells (and, therefore, not recommended for autos).

I'm rained in today, will probably give them a shot Saturday.

oneounceload · May 15, 2008, 08:34 PM

as mentioned, any light target load will work from that aspect; but if the gun is too long in the stock, for your wife and kids, it won't be pleasant for them, no ,matter how light the load...it IS possible to shoot with a stock that is somewhat short...it is NOT pleasant if the stock is too long......

familywgn · May 15, 2008, 11:19 PM

Thanks for all the replies.

F=MA, I also have some Win AA's to try in my friend's 12ga later this month.

oneounceload, I have thought of a shorter stock also. I will try to shoulder some asap.

Firepower! · May 16, 2008, 10:06 AM

I think Beretta Xtrema2 is your best bet since its designed for low recoil. You can hunt and Dh with it.

Rampant_Colt · May 16, 2008, 10:24 AM

Winchester, Federal, Remington, Hornady and Speer all offer reduced recoil buckshot suited to your needs. They recoil the same as those wimpy trap/skeet loads, and offer better penetration in badguys. Everyone in the family can easily shoot reduced recoil buckshot.

hogdogs · May 16, 2008, 10:31 AM

Light recoil HD loads are fine in the 500. For general shooting and getting the family going, I would buy the light loads in bulk at walmart...
I use a 20ga. Fine knock down and less brutal recoil.
Brent

May 12, 2008, 07:35 PM	#1
familywgn Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2005 Posts: 136	Low recoil 12 gauge for HD & hunting Hey all, I'm 5 days away from buying a shotgun (awaiting my "economic stimulis $$"). Till then I have a question to ask. What is the lowest recoiling round for 12 gauges that will cycle properly in a Mossberg 500. I have no problems with recoil, but my wife and kids do. Since I would like to involve the whole family I need some help on this subject. Thanks for the help. __________________ S&W .357 NAA Mini .22 Ruger LCP Beretta Neos .22

May 12, 2008, 09:41 PM	#3
familywgn Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2005 Posts: 136	Looks like my thoughts came out wrong. I am just looking for information on low recoil loads for a 12. I found some super light loads for a 20ga, so I might go there for the wife and kids. Does anyone have specific factory loads that are really light? Thanks __________________ S&W .357 NAA Mini .22 Ruger LCP Beretta Neos .22

May 13, 2008, 08:53 AM	#4
mikenbarb Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 1,111	Remington has good managed recoil slug available. Theres others but the Remington is pretty good and has enough power for deer hunting also. __________________ Mike B. Gun control= Being able to hit your target. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pifinnercircle

May 15, 2008, 08:26 PM	#5
F=ma Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 2000 Location: Shenandoah Valley Posts: 151	I just picked up some Winchester AA "Low Recoil, Low Noise Light Target Load" at WalMart, sold right next to the regular AA boxes. The label claims 50% less recoil/noise than regular shells (and, therefore, not recommended for autos). I'm rained in today, will probably give them a shot Saturday. __________________ "You cannot reason a person out of a position he did not reason himself into in the first place." - Jonathan Swift

May 15, 2008, 11:19 PM	#7
familywgn Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2005 Posts: 136	Thanks for all the replies. F=MA, I also have some Win AA's to try in my friend's 12ga later this month. oneounceload, I have thought of a shorter stock also. I will try to shoulder some asap. __________________ S&W .357 NAA Mini .22 Ruger LCP Beretta Neos .22

May 12, 2008, 08:11 PM	#2
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	Since a Mossberg 500 is a pump, cycling is not an issue like low-recoil loads in an autoloader would be, so I guess I do not understand your question?...If you're talking about recoil in that gun for your wife and kids, I would go with a light target load....BUT, if the stock is too long for them, the slightest recoil will still "kick" them in the cheek and make it unpleasant.....gun fit is important!

May 15, 2008, 08:34 PM	#6
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	as mentioned, any light target load will work from that aspect; but if the gun is too long in the stock, for your wife and kids, it won't be pleasant for them, no ,matter how light the load...it IS possible to shoot with a stock that is somewhat short...it is NOT pleasant if the stock is too long......

May 16, 2008, 10:06 AM	#8
Firepower! Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2008 Posts: 2,109	Beretta I think Beretta Xtrema2 is your best bet since its designed for low recoil. You can hunt and Dh with it.

May 16, 2008, 10:24 AM	#9
Rampant_Colt Senior Member Join Date: March 17, 2006 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 1,478	Winchester, Federal, Remington, Hornady and Speer all offer reduced recoil buckshot suited to your needs. They recoil the same as those wimpy trap/skeet loads, and offer better penetration in badguys. Everyone in the family can easily shoot reduced recoil buckshot. __________________ member of an elite paramilitary organization: Eagle Scouts

May 16, 2008, 10:31 AM	#10
hogdogs Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 11,069	Light recoil HD loads are fine in the 500. For general shooting and getting the family going, I would buy the light loads in bulk at walmart... I use a 20ga. Fine knock down and less brutal recoil. Brent