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badge851 · June 7, 2011, 03:12 PM

Because of age (61), surgeries, (total shoulder replacement), and infirmities (arthritis) I can no longer manage the heavy recoil of a 12ga. My wife (62) never could handle a 12ga; but continues to upland hunt with a 20ga. At present we have three shotguns available for home defense......
• 16ga SxS loaded with Federal® 2¾" #1 Buckshot (#F164-1B)
• 20ga SxS loaded with Remington® 2¾" #3 Buckshot(#SP-20-3BK)
• 20ga pump loaded with Federal® 2¾" #2 Buckshot (#F207-2B)

June 7, 2011, 03:12 PM	#29
badge851 Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2005 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 326	Because of age (61), surgeries, (total shoulder replacement), and infirmities (arthritis) I can no longer manage the heavy recoil of a 12ga. My wife (62) never could handle a 12ga; but continues to upland hunt with a 20ga. At present we have three shotguns available for home defense...... • 16ga SxS loaded with Federal® 2¾" #1 Buckshot (#F164-1B) • 20ga SxS loaded with Remington® 2¾" #3 Buckshot(#SP-20-3BK) • 20ga pump loaded with Federal® 2¾" #2 Buckshot (#F207-2B) __________________ Only two defining forces have ever died for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American Soldier, Sailor, Airman, & Marine. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.