i got a 12 guage and im 13 and it wasnt really hurting but know its starting to really sting and i want to cut

Question

I have got a 12 guage and i was shooting it fine ( im 13) then it started to really sting and i want to cut the buut of the gun down because when i snap it to my shoulder it gets caught on my vest and anyway......is there anything i can do to minimise my guns recoil without adding another butt pad on to it...because remember its to long and i want to cut it..............and it has to be cheaper to do

Answer 1

All these guys have given you really helpful answers, and I think I agree most with the gentleman who suggested you get a different stock completely for the time being, and as you grow into the gun, put the old one back on. But here's something that struck me about your question that no one else touched upon --- does your VEST fit you well? Is the shooting patch high on your shoulder or is it down a few inches? I'm an avid skeet shooter and bird hunter, and when I first started a few years ago I noticed that my vest was doing absolutely nothing to help cut down on the recoil because it was too large. I shoot a 12 gauge (and I'm a woman), and they don't bother me because they all fit me and have good recoil pads. Anyhow, as time progressed with me and my big vest, I became so concious and scared of hurting my shoulder I actually was doing myself more damage because I was out of postion and anticipating the gun going off, so I was flinching. All of these things add up to be a big problem. So I got a vest that fit, and problem instantly gone.

You said you were shooting it just fine, and then it started to sting, is this something that happened over a few months or all in the same day? Are you anticipating the gun going off and therefore flinching, or is the gun stock really just too long? These are all questions you have to ask yourself, and hopefully some of the people you shoot with can see you shoot and give you some advice. But whatever you do, don't give it up. Do whatever it takes to keep shooting and enjoying it. Kids like you are the only hope this country has for any of us to have rights in 100 years. I hope you find the solution to your problem, and best of luck.

Answer 2

In response to JD somewhere above:

Your logic is flawed yet again, sir. Big surprise there, right?

If he cuts it now, he can simply pay for a replacement stock later when he grows to fit the weapon. If he pays for a youth stock now instead of cutting it, he's still going to pay the exact same amount for the replacement stock. He's out the same amount of cash either way. In fact, since youth stocks are more rare, he'll probably end up paying more if he buys one now.

To the original poster: Your problem is getting it to your cheek where it needs to be. In that case, a smooth plastic butt plate is far easier to use than a rubber butt pad. Rubber gets stuck on clothing very easily. Your best bet, if you choose not to use lighter loads, is to get a shorter stock (either cut or bought), a shoulder-mounted pad, and a smooth plastic butt plate.

As to cutting the stock creating more recoil.....yes, if you simply cut it off, it will. It's pretty damned easy to add weight back to the shortened stock, though.

Answer 3

to minimize the kick you have to make sure the butt is locked in tight where your shoulder and trunk meet. Stand with your legs spread about shoulder width apart and place your weight on your front foot (lean into the gun) that way when it recoils you have room to flex with the shotgun before the fear of falling kicks in.
If you have an outdoors club in your area contact them and see if they have a trap league or a shotgun range where you can go and watch some of their shooters. If they do and allow you to watch ask questions and most shooters will be more than happy to answer them for you and give you more pointers. You are the future of the sport and they want it to continue.

Answer 4

I have an answer for you, but it does cost money. Knoxx industries makes a replacement stock that reduces the recoil a bunch. They also make one that is adjustable, like the AR-15 stocks. You could shorten it now, and as you grow into it, it would still work. I have heard stories of people firing SLUGS one handed with this stock.

If you don't like that, you could buy a recoil reducer (usually mecury filled) and put it in your guns mag tube. Someone makes one just for this purpose, but the name escapes me. Good Luck!

Join the NRA!!!

Answer 5

if you cut it go slow and remove enough so you can add a limbsaver recoil pad they work wonders also replacement stocks are available for both youth an adult sizes also if you go with a slip on recoil pad you can add shims as you grow so you can have the right length stock the whole time and the slip on will go right on your new stock when you replace your cut/youth size stock

Answer 6

im a ***** when it comes to needles but i have 6 peircings...2 of which i did at 14 and 2 of which i did at 19 and i can tell you NO it does not hurt. Go to claires! theyre awesome there and its cheap.... and yes if youre a 13 year old boy its ok to get it..

Answer 7

Depending on the brand and Model of your shotgun it would be easier and not as expensive to get a "Youth sized" Synthetic Butt stock and replace the the one you have completely. They come complete with recoil pad and you use the original stock bolt to mount it. They run about $30 for the Butt stock only...This way as you get older, and bigger physically you can always switch back to the original stock and it will fit you then. Cutting it down will just ruin it and make it useless as you get older.......Makes a lot more sense than "Cutting it Down."

Answer 8

Hello, don't cut the butt down because it would be more of a kick in it. Those shot guns are designed for balance and the longer the less kick.
What you do is get shotgun shells that do not have that much grain in it...meaning gun powder and buck shot.

Answer 9

Yes, you can shorten the buttstock and remount the pad. Remember this though, once the wood is removed,, it cannot be put back, so cut a little at a time till you get it the way you want it.

Answer 10

hey im 13 i can shoot 32 gram loads pretty eaisly what shells are you using?

If you cut the stock down it will make it lighter and it will kick more now.

But if you do cut it down get a good recoil pad.