Anyone shoot shotguns?

I've never shot a 10-gauge before, and am curious about the kick on those things. I've heard stories of everything from "strong but not that bad" to "guaranteed going to break your shoulder".

I've shot 12-gauges before, but jeez the 10-gauge shell looks like a real monster.

I don't have one but my friends uncle does. Its like shooing a double barrel with 3 inch slugs in each chamber and shooting them at the same time. Not really too bad....But I wouldn't shoot it more than a few times a day. Went out shooting his 416 rigby a few weeks back. That things awesome.

well if you shoot it all day youll for sure be sore...but its not that bad a few times.

Good to hear!

the trap club in town has one for people to try out. its not to bad, i wouldnt want to shoot it all day though

Used to have a Browning 12 gauge, but sold it a few years ago.

well having eight 12 gauges and three 20 gauges we shoot alot but the 10 guage is a different species :rolleyes: it could knock you straight on your you know what or you could handel it like a pro :P

yeah the first time i shot it i was like "wow" i was expecting it but then again i wasnt

ammo is trough the roof though right now :mad:

yeah thats what ive heard i only go trap shooting every now and then
my buddy who goes there a lot says flats of shells are still pretty cheap right now, i dont remember what he gets them for now though

my old man has a remington 10 and 12 guage we shot over 250 rounds one day and the next day u definitly feel a sore shoulder especially when shooty the big bucks shot they give a good kick:rolleye2:

paul

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Originally Posted by dc1

ammo is trough the roof though right now :mad:

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That was going to be my next question.. Any ballpark figures on $ cost trigger pull on a 10-gauge vs. a 12-gauge right now? I know ammo prices can be as volatile as gasoline.

Shotgun shells usually are not really pricey, depending on gauge and type. I usually buy it by the case on sale at walmart or Gander Mountain.

10-gauges really vary from gun to gun. Some will kick you hard, some won't be much worse than a nasty 12-gauge. The big thing is pulling them really snug into your shoulder. For me, I have to put a pad on my shoulder in between me and the butt, because I lack the natural padding there, and bruise the bone too badly on the kickers.

I just found a new source of reloaded ammo for the rifles/pistols. Shotgun shells, just buy a couple cases when turkey season starts, and you'll find good sales.

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Originally Posted by mainbutter

That was going to be my next question.. Any ballpark figures on $ cost trigger pull on a 10-gauge vs. a 12-gauge right now? I know ammo prices can be as volatile as gasoline.

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an arm but not a leg:rofl: