Oh, tell me about it...I’m the same. My shoulder after a bunch of surgeries will not let me shoot anything above a .20, but have always had a love for a .410 shotgun, from a snake charmer to a long gun. Just have always liked them
No surgeries yet, though I have had issues with both sides that have gotten pretty serious at times... actually had to become left-handed for a while a couple of years ago (and note that the problems don't appear to be caused by shooting... hell, almost seems like shooting can make them feel better!)
I just sighted in two 12 gauges for slugs @ 100 yds, and the bruise on my right upper bicep is still getting worse almost a week later... starting to wonder if it's really gangrene : )
Regardless, I gave up on 3-inchers a while back. I have some lights and sights that shouldn't hold up on a 12 ga., but do with 2-3/4"... but a heavy diet of 3-inchers might kill the electronics and would surely put my shoulder out of commission! I'm trying to come up with something that will increase the surface area of the butt, since both shotguns already have double recoil pads! (factory plus a slip-on : ) And did I mention that I weigh in at a whopping 145 lbs.?
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