March 23, 2011, 06:19 PM | #1 |
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Benelli LOP too long?
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So I have recently acquired a Benelli Nova in 12 gauge with ghost ring sights. Previously I have shot the heck out of my Mossberg Maverick 88 and had no problems shooting it comfortably, quickly and accurately. The problem I am having is that when I shoot my new benelli I get a bruise on my shoulder and obviously it hurts quite a bit. This may be caused by my excessive use of 3 1/2" goose loads. But I don't believe that is the problem. I'm making a conscience effort to hold the butt against my shoulder tightly. Could LOP be an issue? Am I just a sissy? Might it be that the ghost ring sights cause me to hold the gun in a different way? The butt pad on the shotgun is removable, so I can mess with LOP, but butt pads cost money and if can avoid buying several it would be a good thing. Is there a way I can figure the right LOP for myself? What say you? -Chris
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March 23, 2011, 06:49 PM | #2 |
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If your new gun has an adjustable stock, try matching it to the stock of the gun that works for you. And, I don't know anyone who finds those 3 1/2" super mags a pleasure to shoot in a pump.
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March 23, 2011, 07:06 PM | #3 |
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Its almost impossible to say unless we could see you mount the gun and shoot...but back off those goose loads.../especially if you're getting beat up.
Drop down to a 1oz target load ...depending on where you're shooting at / you can't alwasy shoot them indoors. You need to ask the guys at the range where you shoot to give you some tips / it may be a mount issue / it may be the angles on your elbows - as part of the mount / you may be letting go of the grip on the gun as you pull the trigger / the comb angle could be wrong / length of pull might be wrong - but its usually the last big thing to check. What's your experience level - how many shells have you put thru this shotgun ? Shells thru Shotguns in general ? |
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I don't have a ton of expierence, but I have put probably 12-1500 rounds through my old Mossberg, which seems smaller, lighter and points better for me.
The benelli I have put about 150 rounds through in the past week. 50 or so have been 3 1/2" shells. I also put about 25 or so rounds through my buddy's 20 gauge over under yesterday. It points and shoots great for me. We hand throw clays and I can usually break them every time with his 20 or my old 12 gauge mossberg. The new benelli with ghost ring sights is another story. I know that ghost rings obviously aren't the best for shooting clays, but it's the only functional shotgun I own currently and I want to become proficient with it since I want to use it for HD. If I can I'll see about taking some pictures or myself mounting the gun next time I'm at the range. A question I forgot to include in my first post. What are the symptoms of a short LOP? A long LOP?
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I just got my mossberg trigger group back in the mail (actually they sent me a brand new one) So I put the mossberg back together and I set it next to the benellie. And I'm looking at the mossberg (which I love to shoot) and looking at the Benelli (which hurts) And it looks to me like the mossberg actually has a LONGER LOP then the benelli. So I'm going to try and fit a bigger recoil pad on the benelli and see how it shoots.
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Those goose loads beat me up too, in my mossberg 835. My buddy got a benelli last fall. It has a Flex Tech stock on it. They advertise a 40 percent reduction in felt recoil. So I ordered my new TC Encore Pro Hunter 12 gauge with a Flex Tech stock. I can say from experience that it tames those 3 1/2 mags down to target 2 3/4, or darn close. It was a pleasure to shoot those 3 1/2's
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Shorter butt pads for the Benelli Nova are available but scarce. The stock one pulls right off and the shorter version pops right in.
I would get the mercury recoil reduction system if you shoot 3.5's out of the Nova. When you can find them, the Nova Gel Pad is insanely over priced----$120.00 plus for a rubber pad that pops in. You might try eBay.
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