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I have been thinking about getting another shotgun. My problem is that I have had surgery on both shoulders and I don't think I could handle the recoil of a 12 guage. About all I would be doing is target shooting or getting rid of some varmints. What is your recommendation? Is there another cailber you would suggest beside the 20 guage? |
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20 gauge is an excellent little varmint eliminator, but there is always the 16 gauge and the 410.  |
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The most popular shotgun rounds are the 12 ga., 20 ga., 16 ga., 28 ga., and .410. The 28 ga. is a very low recoil shotgun shell, as are the 16 ga. and 20 ga. Ditto the .410 depending on the firearm you use. Your choice should be made by firing a sample gun of each gauge and then let your reaction to the felt recoil guide your choice. Start with the 20 ga. and work down until you find the one that's most comfortable. Shot size will have a lot to do with felt recoil, and slugs will always produce the most recoil in an given gauge. |
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If I may offer my opinion; I own a Snake Charmer, .410 sawed shotgun, single shot. You shoot it just as you would a pistol. It is very light, plastic stock, barrel 18". It's a dandy shotgun for snakes, and small little critters like rats. If I were to get another shotgun, I'd get a 20ga pump shotgun. The recoil is minimal (with a nice pad on it), and it can handle anything up to ducks. The price is also attractive in this smaller gauge. |
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