back_to_the_woods Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 I'm new to shotguns - this Nova pump 12 guage is my first. The recoil is brutal! Is this the nature of the beast, or is this characteristic of the Nova? What's the cure - pushups? I could get one of those gell butt pads, but that seems so ... well ... girly. I'm holding the gun good & tight to my shoulder, so the butt isn't slamming into me, but MAN it's still tough on the shoulder! Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Lightweight shotguns deliver more felt recoil than do heavier guns. Pump shotguns deliver more felt recoil than do gas operated guns. The Nova is a lightweight pump shotgun. There are several options. Shoot lighter loads at trap/skeet/small game. Install the mercury recoil reducer . Install a better recoil pad like a Limbsaver. Use a shoulder-mounted shield like PAST [ 04-09-2006, 11:18 AM: Message edited by: tucker301 ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperNovaGuy Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 (edited) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Edited August 18, 2010 by SuperNovaGuy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleric Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 From one Nova to another - One word: LIMBSAVER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back_to_the_woods Posted April 10, 2006 Author Share Posted April 10, 2006 Ok, thanks guys. My stance may be in need of modification, and I'll get a Limbsaver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
147 Grain Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 After adding a Limbsaver #10402 to the Nova, plus Mercury Filled Recoil Reduction Kit to the rear stock, and a 2nd Mercury Filled Recoil Reducer in the forend (takes the place of the hunting plug), my 3 1/2" camo Nova shoots like a dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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