Im just wondering if the 12g shotshell's recoil is bigger than the 8mm mauser's recoil or not.... I really want to buy a shot gun, but afraid the recoil is going to be to much for me.....
2007-05-23 12:12:39 · 10 answers · asked by sigmerc01 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
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2007-05-26 17:20:26 · answer #1 · answered by gratefulbuehler 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The .8x57 Mauser has about 13 lbs. of felt recoil. The 12 gauge has... more. The .8mm is pushing a 170 grain bullet whereas the 12 gauge is pushing closer to an ounce of lead. What you are feeling is the resistance of the bullet (or shot) being pushed out of the barrel of the gun. So you'll feel more recoil with the 12, but it is not unbearable. You can always use a shoulder pad if you are recoil sensative. I never have used one (only what the rifle or shotgun comes with). Compared to your .8mm, my 458 Win Mag has about 60 lbs. of felt recoil and the .460 Weatherby Magnum has nearly a hundred pounds.
If you think the 12 gauge is too punishing, consider a 20 gauge.
Good luck.
H
2007-05-23 13:52:35 · answer #2 · answered by H 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Don't worry about the energy involved. If the shotgun fits, you'll hardly notice. If it's a poor fit, it may knock you about some, but not badly. You aren't really worried about recoil, but rather about felt recoil, which is an entirely different thing. If you're sensitive and tend to flinch with your rifle, it might be worth your while to go to a pro and get your measurements on a try-gun to see what drop at heel, drop at comb, cast off, etc., are right for you, and buy as close as you can to your own measurements. By the way, the same applies, though less noticeably, to rifles. I have a 6.5x55 that's pretty heavy, so the actual recoil is miniscule, but felt recoil is greater than with any of my other small-bores or even any of my medium-bores that burn a lot more powder and throw bullets twice the weight.
2007-05-23 13:21:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I collect and shoot old military thundersticks and have discovered the answer to the metal buttplate and 8mm carbines and all that is the Limbsaver. It tames the beast in them and makes the fun funner. The acid test was a Brazilian Mauser in 30-06 that tended to make fillings fall out of your teeth; which is why the guy sold it to me for fifty bucks; I put on a limbsaver and it is a pussycat now. Pachemeyer makes a nice one, too.
2016-04-01 04:52:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 12 gauge recoil isn't that bad. You'll hear horror stories of people getting knocked on their buts and dislocating shoulders, but the truth is that if you hold the shotgun properly against your shoulder and lean forward a bit, it's really not that bad.
Also, it depends what load you're firing. Birdshot is pretty light recoil. Buckshot is a bit more kick to it.
However, slug rounds are for masochists!... hehe...
Seriously, I think you'll find that the 12 gauge is just fine. You'll be impressed by the versatility of the shotgun!
2007-05-25 19:06:43 · answer #5 · answered by sterling 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Generally, recoil with a shotgun is not that bad when using shotshells. I've never fired slugs from a shotgun, but I understand they kick a little harder. My wife fired our shotgun, and she is afraid of longguns, so I wouldn't worry about it. Heck, if you do find the recoil too much for you, you'll find it easier to get rid of than most handguns and rifles, so it's like a win-don't lose all that much situation.
2007-05-23 12:19:42 · answer #6 · answered by Curtis B 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well that depends on what type of 12 gauge you have. if it is a break action it would be lighter that would produce more recoil. if you have a pump 12ga most of the time it would not kick as much as the break action. weight has alot to do with a guns recoil if the mouser is heaver than a 12 guage it will not kick as much
2007-05-23 13:43:58 · answer #7 · answered by bear 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
depends what load, as '12 gauge' might mean anything from light 3/4oz shotload to a 3.5" case 2.5 oz magnum load- and roughly triple the difference in recoil.
All in all the light to medium loads in a 12ga would generally be similar to the 8mm, and the heavy loads of course much more.
2007-05-26 13:23:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
WELL, N 8mm IS ABOUT THE SAME AS A 30-06. AN 06 IS BIGGER THAN AN M16A2, WHICH IS A .223. AN M16 KICKS MORE THAN A 12GA.
2007-05-26 15:20:51 · answer #9 · answered by justin h 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Neither one is capable of doing you any harm when you are shooting them...
2007-05-23 14:54:48 · answer #10 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋