Light recoiling 12g load

[MarinePMI]

Hi

Has anyone got any recommendations for a light/very light 12g cartridge for someone who is recoil sentive?

I was thinking a 21g load, is there much of a difference between a 21g and 28g?

Any other suggestions?

Of course a 28 gauge or 410 is probably a better way to go but right now that's not possible.

Are you shooting an auto loaders/pump, or a SxS/O-U?

If you're shooting a SxS or O/u, then it's kinda hard to go wrong with Aguila Mini shells. Virtually no recoil, and they will still break clays on a skeet range. Perfect for new shooters that are recoil sensitive (I used them for a young lady that was recoil sensitive, and they worked quite well with getting her comfortable with driving a shotgun with good form).

12GA MINISHELL

If you need full length 2-3/4 shells, just get some light target loads (7/8oz of shot). Much less recoil than hunting loads, and can also help with those that are recoil sensitive.

JMTCW...

 

[Lever357]

Hi

Has anyone got any recommendations for a light/very light 12g cartridge for someone who is recoil sentive?

I was thinking a 21g load, is there much of a difference between a 21g and 28g?

Any other suggestions?

Of course a 28 gauge or 410 is probably a better way to go but right now that's not possible.

If you are using a semi-auto then don't go too low or they may not cycle

 

[hunta]

28 gram subsonic Hull Cartridge,used in my Hushpower, have negligible recoil. Nephew uses these on beater's days,no problems in normal o/u.

These cartridges with 28grams of No 6 shot will still pattern well and have sufficient energy to kill pheasants at over 30m and are quiet with much less recoil.

 

[JTO]

Eley Impax used to be the preferred choice for kids to start with.

 

[nun_hunter]

I've used the lightest Eley Select (either 21 or 24) and they were very smooth and little recoil, a big difference to the 28g loads and they're the cheapest I've found especially when bought in bulk.

 

[Heym SR20]

I use Eley's lightweight 2 gram load for clay pigeon shooting in lighweight vintage side by side guns. They are wonderful with no recoil whatsoever.

I've used the lightest Eley Select (either 21 or 24) and they were very smooth and little recoil, a big difference to the 28g loads and they're the cheapest I've found especially when bought in bulk.

Ditto this. Pretty much all I use when shooting clays.

 

[Crowstalker]

I will be shooting from a semi auto, alough I do have a side by side if needs be. I think my local shop only has the Hull compx in 21g no subsonic loads so I will gave them a go and see how they preform.

 

[Druid]

Hull Comp X 21g 7.5 are worth a look, extremely low recoil and very pleasant to shoot.

These are great, good prices too.

 

[Donkey Basher]

Hull Comp X 21g 7.5 are worth a look, extremely low recoil and very pleasant to shoot.

+1 for these, used by many clay shoots for ‘have a go’ & corporate events.

Used 21g of 8s for many years in a 12g shooting sporting clays

 

[Donkey Basher]

A square load is nice in a 12.
Ken.

+1

 

[MAH]

Any other suggestions

Have you considered a different shotgun?

I use a Remington 1100 semi auto for clays
The gass recoil system reduces the felt recoil significantly.
More recently I've also obtained a spare barrel with a Cutts Compensator, which further reduces felt recoil. (Akin to a muzzle break on a large C/F rifle).

Ok they are vintage bits of Kit, and whilst accepted at clay ranges i(carried muzzle up)
I imagine you might be turned away from a shoot.

M.

 

[enfieldspares]

Get a .410 sleeve for a 12bore...

I've got two of the things. Webley & Scott inserts. Use them in a Belgain 12 bore side by side non-ejector. The problem is they aren't a brilliant idea in an ejector gun as I don't think they do the ejectors much good and the worse is that if using a powerful .410" cartridge such as a three inch the fired cases are a PITA to remove. OK with a .410" Two Inch English #9 for orchard work on squirrels and the like but on decoyed pigeon or a driven day you'd be cursing getting the spent cartridges out as the birds kept a coming in.

And, as said by the same SD Member I've quoted on modern single trigger guns there may not be enough "bump" to get the thing to reset for firing the second barrel. My 1950s Browning Auto-5 will work with 24 gram but won't with 21 gram. So, as said, in a modern gas operated gun unless like the old L1A1 SLR or the famous Bren unless it has an adjustable gas regulator you might not get reliable operation.

 

[Cumbrian 1]

I use Eley's lightweight 2 gram load for clay pigeon shooting in lighweight vintage side by side guns. They are wonderful with no recoil whatsoever.

Ditto this. Pretty much all I use when shooting clays.

2gram is a very light load

 

[Tim.243]

I've got two of the things. Webley & Scott inserts. Use them in a Belgain 12 bore side by side non-ejector. The problem is they aren't a brilliant idea in an ejector gun as I don't think they do the ejectors much good and the worse is that if using a powerful .410" cartridge such as a three inch the fired cases are a PITA to remove. OK with a .410" Two Inch English #9 for orchard work on squirrels and the like but on decoyed pigeon or a driven day you'd be cursing getting the spent cartridges out as the birds kept a coming in.

And, as said by the same SD Member I've quoted on modern single trigger guns there may not be enough "bump" to get the thing to reset for firing the second barrel. My 1950s Browning Auto-5 will work with 24 gram but won't with 21 gram. So, as said, in a modern gas operated gun unless like the old L1A1 SLR or the famous Bren unless it has an adjustable gas regulator you might not get reliable operation.

I know that...
I made a 12/28 sleeve for my Dads sbs Spanish non ejector from EN16...last shots he ever fired...