benlove79 Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Hi, I'd really like to get me wife shooting clays with me and my bother, however on the few occasions she has had a go, she has ended up not having much fun due to getting battered and bruised by the recoil, she was using a 20g o/u with the softest of carts. She also tried my Beretta a301 12g semi, but she found that worse to shoot than the 20g o/u. Questions is can any one recommend a good cheep 20g semi with very low recoil or even a 410 semi? - I have considered the Escort 'Youth' 20g semi but at £300+ it may be a little to much to shell out if she finds its still bad on the shoulder. Any other suggestions would be most welcome, I've had a look on guntrader for 410 semi's, but they seem to be a little hard to get hold of, if any one is using one please let me know how it is to shoot. I'll also enquire with my local RFD next time i'm in there. Many thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SXPhil Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 I got an A303 Beretta which I found had much less recoil than the earlier 301 & 302's My Daughter is going to be having a lesson with it this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Forget the .410. They throw so little shot they need a very tight choke. Not great for a beginner as they're not going to hit much (trust me, I never hit much with mine!). What you want is a 28 bore. They can be fed anything from 16 grams to 28 grams so they are much more versatile. You'll probably find once your other half gets used to it a bit she'll accept the recoil from a near full load from a 28 bore. The guns are also light and easy to handle. You may even find yourself taking it out! I sold mine because I needed the cabinet space. I've set myself a rule that I have space for 7 guns at a squeeze, and that's my limit! If it wasn't for that I'd still have it, but rifles are more important to me than shotguns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popgun Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Go for a 28 bore Eley grand prix 21 grames no recoil at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytie Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 When i take my twins clay shooting (they are 16) my lad uses a 20 bore no problem at all but my daughter struggles with it, so we got her using a 28 bore. Absolutely fine, no bruising and it is slightly lighter, so it is easier for her to manage. If you can get hold of a 28 bore for her to try, do it! If not an auto should be the answer, one of the game ones weighing about 6.5 lbs. Perhaps in 20 bore one might weigh a little less? atb, ft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Hi, I'd really like to get me wife shooting clays with me and my bother, however on the few occasions she has had a go, she has ended up not having much fun due to getting battered and bruised by the recoil, she was using a 20g o/u with the softest of carts. She also tried my Beretta a301 12g semi, but she found that worse to shoot than the 20g o/u. Questions is can any one recommend a good cheep 20g semi with very low recoil or even a 410 semi? - I have considered the Escort 'Youth' 20g semi but at £300+ it may be a little to much to shell out if she finds its still bad on the shoulder. Any other suggestions would be most welcome, I've had a look on guntrader for 410 semi's, but they seem to be a little hard to get hold of, if any one is using one please let me know how it is to shoot. I'll also enquire with my local RFD next time i'm in there. Many thanks in advance. Ben, Have you checked the fit of the gun your wife has been using? If it doesn't fit her properly, or her mount isn't correct then she'll no doubt suffer recoil problems. A poor mount/ill fitting gun will do more damage than any gun/cartridge combination. Before you go and buy a new gun it may be worth her having a few lessons with a good coach, who should be able to sort any gunfit/mounting problems. Let us know how she gets on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Hi, I'd really like to get me wife shooting clays with me and my bother, however on the few occasions she has had a go, she has ended up not having much fun due to getting battered and bruised by the recoil, she was using a 20g o/u with the softest of carts. She also tried my Beretta a301 12g semi, but she found that worse to shoot than the 20g o/u. Questions is can any one recommend a good cheep 20g semi with very low recoil or even a 410 semi? - I have considered the Escort 'Youth' 20g semi but at £300+ it may be a little to much to shell out if she finds its still bad on the shoulder. Any other suggestions would be most welcome, I've had a look on guntrader for 410 semi's, but they seem to be a little hard to get hold of, if any one is using one please let me know how it is to shoot. I'll also enquire with my local RFD next time i'm in there. Many thanks in advance. Book her some lessons with a decent instructer i have an 11 year old lad that will shoot 50, 28 grms with a 20 g and not feel it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Get a 28 Bore mate You can even take it out for a bit of rough shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Book her some lessons with a decent instructer i have an 11 year old lad that will shoot 50, 28 grms with a 20 g and not feel it He's 11. He'll never admit something a wussy as being hurt by firing a gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labrador Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 dont limit yourself with a small caliber such as the 410 or the 28 if it is to be her only gun try somthing like a 20 bore semi auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 A shotgun for your wife. One must ask whether it would be a fair swap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benlove79 Posted June 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 Many thanks for all the replies, will look into the 28bore A shotgun for your wife. One must ask whether it would be a fair swap? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhiannonBW Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 Sorry, coming late to this discussion. I am 5'4" of slight build and I have a 12g Winchester Classic Doubles. I have also shot a Fabarm and found that had light recoil. I shoot 24g cartridges when shooting clays and have also shot 32g and 36g out of it. Up to 28g has hardly any recoil at all because the gun is so beautifully balanced. As someone has already said, check gun mount first. Holding the gun incorrectly can lead to horrendous bruising - when my tutor offered my padding I declined as it's a quick way to remember to hold the gun properly! Also a couple of those sponge pads which you use for cleaning (the ones about 6inches x 4 inches and half an inch thick) can be put under the bra strap to soften any kick back if absolutely necessary. If your wife holds the gun firmly but not over-tightly into the soft bit between the shoulder and boob she should have minimum kick back. It might be worth coughing up for a lesson with a decent instructor who has experience of teaching women. I've seen a few women at shoots at game fairs who've obviously never had any proper instruction, standing as if they're waiting in a supermarket queue and then wondering why they're knocked backwards by recoil. Guns I've found horrendous for recoil are Browning, Miroku and Baikal, though other women use them without a problem. Again, if you arrange a lesson, your wife might be able to try out a few different guns to see which one is best. Great to see another woman wanting to get into the sport. Rhiannon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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