LilRedMeanie
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Before my benelli comes into play, a perpetrator will have to punch through my defenses. I have a feeling I'll never need the M4 but it's still a good thing to have. What defenses do you have before you bust out the Benelli?
Here's mine...
Gosh what beautiful dog!!!!! I love pitbulls
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Amber,
You need to stop arching your back like you're posing for the SI swimsuit cover. Lean into it.
Good advice, that was one of my main issues actually. I gotta remember "nose over toes"!
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You look very doughy.
A 10-22 would probably bruise you some.
You'll be OK.
LOL! Oh hush hush now! I shoot a 10-22 like a pro
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SO. Earlier today I bought the Limbsaver for the Benelli and tried it out, with the correct stance (nose over toes I was told) AND correct positioning on my shoulder. Although the guy at the gun shop told me to hold the gun higher up, it seemed silly that it was sitting on my collar bone. Instinct told me this was a no no, so I lowered the gun "deep into the pocket" as someone said earlier, and lowered my head more than bringing the gun up to my head.
All I can say is WOW. WHAT A DIFFERENCE. I'm SUPER pleased. I shot off 25 rounds today with no soreness or pain what-so-ever (even from yesterdays bruise, because the butt wasn't even touching that area with correct positioning). I could have kept going too!
Aye! So happy! Thanks to everyone for the advice!!!!
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I know the post I posted earlier with a pic didn't work so here it is. This is a few pics of me shooting the Benelli yesterday. 25 rounds later I was in pain and bruised up.
Notice how high up on my shoulder I had it? Yeouch!
Leaning backwards a bit, not learning forward at all...
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It sounds as though there has been some good advice so far. Shotguns do bring a lot of energy to the party.
Here are few things I teach new shotgun shooters:
1. Square up to the target with your feet and shoulders. (Length of pull is important here).
2. Bend your knee's slightly.
3. Lean into the direction of the shot at your waist. Don't just stick your bottom out. Naturally lean forward.
4. Pull the gun in tight to your shoulder. Place it low in the "pocket" between your deltoids and pectoral muscles. Not up on your collar bone.
5. Now you are ready to shoot.
This position will get more natural over time, allowing you to throw the gun up to your shoulder, like in hunting, and achieve a good stance with as much recoil mitagation as you can.
Have fun! Be safe.
Low in the pocket? Now this is confusing. The guy at the gun shop at me holding it higher up.....
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This is me shooting the Benelli for the very first time. Let me know if it doesn't work.
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Brought the Benelli into a gunshop and a couple things were pointed out to me, that I basically already knew. I'm not leaning into the gun, I'm leaning back or completely straight. The butt is not in the correct placement on my shoulder as my boyfriend told me it was. Also, with the youth stock, its much narrower, so doesn't absorb the recoil as much. I purchased a limbsaver slipon, headed out now to try it out.
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Sounds like you may have a stock placement issue. That will get better with practice and someone watching you shoot. You're going to be sore no matter what you do because you are a new shooter. It will get better the more you shoot. I would not change the gun yet.....maybe it will get better. After market recoil pads are sometimes over-rated.
One other thing, are you shooting clay or skeet? If on a clay course you will not notice recoil as much because you're focusing on targets and not recoil (kind of like hunting). If you're shooting cans in the back yard or someone is throwing targets with a hand thrower, you will feel every shot. If you're shooting 7/8 loads, you can't do anymore there...you just have to get use to it.
Good luck.....jed
Shooting clay. My boyfriend is very adamant about me getting used to the gun quickly as hunting season is approaching. So I'm getting used to the gun and shooting moving targets lol yay. I've shot his semiauto 1187 12g and it didn't seem to kick as much as mine, but his buttpad is much more cushiony.
Thanks for the advice everyone. I'm gunna be back out there this afternoon, I know what 2 main things I need to correct (stance and where on my shoulder I'm holding the gun) so we shall see how I do!
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I know you don't want to hear this, but that particular gun is going to have a little punch no matter what you do to it. A new recoil pad may or may not help. Consider LOP (length of pull) issues if you add another pad. It's worth a try. I had one I bought for my wife and she did not like it because of recoil. She now has 20 gauge 391 gas gun and is happy.
On the other hand, it is perfectly normal to have a sore shoulder if you're a new shooter or laid off for a year. When I brought out my M2 this year for the first time, my shoulder was bruised and tender for about a week. I adjusted--you will too. If you're going to keep the gun, don't worry....it will get better.... I would let my bruise heal and then start over. Let that heal and start over. You're shoulder should be good then. Good luck
Oh I plan on keeping the gun, and using it every year. It seems like my stance isn't right, and I was holding the buttpad more on the bone of my shoulder, not the pocket. I do have to say the buttpad that's on it is not very forgiving or comfortable for that matter. Something a tad bit softer or mushier (correct wording?) Would be super helpful.
I shot 25 rounds thru it yesterday and only have a small bruise on the bone of my shoulder. If it helps I was only shooting remington 2 3/4inch 7/8oz size 7 1/2shot.
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Will those limbsavers work on the youth stock 20g?
Also, I do have a picture of me shooting it, since it was the first time I fired off my very own shotgun. How do you post pics?
And btw, I'm a girl for anyone who was wondering lol.
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I just bought my first shotgun a few days ago, tried it out today for the first time. Benelli Nova 20g with the youth stock (for my short womanly arms lol). Well let me tell you, my shoulder KILLS and I have a little bruise. Boyfriend said I was holding the gun right, but I don't think so, so I may need tips on that. Also, having a hard time finding good recoil pads for this gun. I know I probably sound like a sissy asking about recoil pads for a 20g yeah yeah but whatever. I see a lot about the Comfortech Gel Pads for the Nova, but is it specifically for the 12g? And does it matter if it has the youth stock on it? So lost, someone help!
Forgive me for being a sissy...
in Benelli
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Haha amen! That means we better start making more and more little red head babies so we don't become extinct! LOL!