Is this just some marketing ploy, or are these real magnums that I should avoid shooting from my Moss 500?
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Nope, not at all. I wish I had more to run through it. It sure lit up the range though....I can only speculate -but I would think a 12 ga. slug on a pistol grip would hurt ........
It is my understanding that "magnum" in shotshells means increased payload, unlike pistol and rifle ammo where it means increased powder.
If it fits your models chamber, you can shoot it . . . You'll probably feel it a little more because of the increase in the weight of the shot.
The key to slug shooting is getting very solid shoulder-pocket placement with the stock (a Limbsaver or Kick-Eez pad doesn't hurt). Along with that, a PG forms a very solid triangle that allows some downward-pull in recoil. Generally, most folks can get a good pocket, with practice, and maybe a couple of pointers. My suspicion is that if you're a large-framed guy, you may not have been forced to get that placement down until stepping up to a load that overcomes what you can easily absorb with your arms, i.e., you may be doing a bicep/forearm flex more than pulling into your shoulder....I can only speculate -but I would think a 12 ga. slug on a pistol grip would hurt ........
The key to slug shooting is getting very solid shoulder-pocket placement with the stock (a Limbsaver or Kick-Eez pad doesn't hurt). Along with that, a PG forms a very solid triangle that allows some downward-pull in recoil. Generally, most folks can get a good pocket, with practice, and maybe a couple of pointers. My suspicion is that if you're a large-framed guy, you may not have been forced to get that placement down until stepping up to a load that overcomes what you can easily absorb with your arms, i.e., you may be doing a bicep/forearm flex more than pulling into your shoulder.
Lefty, that's the part I forgot! Hope it helps!Push forward on the forend while pulling back on the pistol grip, lean into it and put weight on your front foot and let 'er rip. It ain't bad at all.
NEVER EVER shoot 3" slugs from a bench.
NEVER EVER shoot 3" slugs from a bench.
The key to slug shooting is getting very solid shoulder-pocket placement with the stock (a Limbsaver or Kick-Eez pad doesn't hurt). Along with that, a PG forms a very solid triangle that allows some downward-pull in recoil. Generally, most folks can get a good pocket, with practice, and maybe a couple of pointers. My suspicion is that if you're a large-framed guy, you may not have been forced to get that placement down until stepping up to a load that overcomes what you can easily absorb with your arms, i.e., you may be doing a bicep/forearm flex more than pulling into your shoulder.
Good deal! If you're pretty sure you're getting a good "pocket", if you still have significant discomfort from less than a dozen or so slugs, it would be worth finding a local shotty instructor, or someone who's done a good bit of 3-gun, to help you refine your technique.Yes ! After physical shooting , I believe you nailed it !!