pgolding Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) Hi Again, I have a Berreta S687 Sporter (thanks folks) and I'm currently using 28G Fiocci TTI 7.5 fibre wadding and after a session (60 cartridges) I often have a nice lump on my cheek - I have had a few lessons and I'm happy that its not the way I hold or use the gun. Last week I used a Browning 525 Sporter and fired off 200+ rounds of 21G and had no slap effects at all. My question is sort of two parts is Lower charge weight the reason for no gun slap or could it be the shape of the Browning stock (which did feel very comfortable to shoot) Hopefully that makes sense as I'm due to buy another 1,000 cartridges very soon I clay shoot only by the way cheers Paul Edited October 19, 2017 by pgolding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Shape / fit of comb or possibly pitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Lighter gram cartridges definitely have less punch to them in terms of recoil. Try some 24gm of the same brand of shell, you might be surprised in the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 You don't say whether or not you were using the Beretta when you had the lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Is your gun off the shelf straight out of the box? If it's fitted by a qualified coach or 'smith you shouldn't get wacked about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Both if you getting slap what's your coach doing about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 If you`re getting slapped in the face by a weighty gun like a Beretta 687 which you are holding correctly and using the relatively light cartridges you describe, then it`s because the gun does`nt fit you. It`s really worth having a fitting session with an adjustable stocked try-gun. You can then assess how near, or far, your current stock is from your ideal measurements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgolding Posted October 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) Is your gun off the shelf straight out of the box? If it's fitted by a qualified coach or 'smith you shouldn't get wacked about. Off the shelf Lighter gram cartridges definitely have less punch to them in terms of recoil. Try some 24gm of the same brand of shell, you might be surprised in the difference. Will do I was planning to go to 24G You don't say whether or not you were using the Beretta when you had the lessons. The Berreta If you`re getting slapped in the face by a weighty gun like a Beretta 687 which you are holding correctly and using the relatively light cartridges you describe, then it`s because the gun does`nt fit you. It`s really worth having a fitting session with an adjustable stocked try-gun. You can then assess how near, or far, your current stock is from your ideal measurements. Good idea, I will follow up on it and feedback Edited October 19, 2017 by pgolding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 You could be pulling the gun into your shoulder too tight so the gun can’t move back much on firing and kicks up into your cheek. If I have had a break from shooting I’m prone to do this. Lesser recoiling carts won’t have the same problem as the gun will move less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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