Busted shoulder, 20 gauge auto

Bree243 · 08-19-2008, 07:25 AM

I busted up my shoulder in May in a motorcycle accident. Shotgun deer season here in Iowa is the 1st weekend in Dec. I doubt I will be able to handle the kick of my 12 gauge pump gun. I would like to know of several 20 gauge auto deer guns I could look at. We have a big gun show coming up in Sept. and I will be shopping for a small gauge gas gun to soften the beating on my shoulder. Any sugestions? I know a lot of you have favorites and I would love to hear your reviews.

millerhunter13 · 08-19-2008, 08:18 AM

try looking at a rem 1100 or a 1187, or a winchester 1400, or a mossberg 930 i think is the model

Hunting the North · 08-19-2008, 11:03 AM

That sounds like a great excuse to buy a new shotgun. Another option is to use low recoil ammo available in slugs and shot shells.

Bree243 · 08-19-2008, 11:14 AM

Nope, me need new gun!

BOWHUNTERCOP · 08-19-2008, 11:42 AM

if it's a semi auto you want, then you can't go wrong with a remington 1100, or 1187

USNRETHunter · 08-19-2008, 01:29 PM

What about going with handgun? It should be easier on the shoulder. The rules here in Iowa are that it has to be .357 or bigger and at least a 4" barrel.
A 1911 with hollow points, or a .357 magnum revolver will do quite well.

Bree243 · 08-19-2008, 01:53 PM

I usually carry my4 inch 625 .45 Colt or my 6 inch 28 in .357, both stoked with warm loads. I use them on drives in very heavy cover as I sneak. But as a stander, it is hard to hit with a handgun at 50 on a running buck. I do very well with my 870 with ghost ring sights. I may just carry the 28 this year as my primary. But I do want a new shotgun. A 20 somthing auto.

Swampdog · 08-19-2008, 04:57 PM

JMHO ,But I would look at the Browning Gold Hunter.One of the best feeling and best shooting shotguns I have ever put my hands on.

Colorado Luckydog · 08-19-2008, 07:48 PM

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ORIGINAL: Swampdog

JMHO ,But I would look at the Browning Gold Hunter.One of the best feeling and best shooting shotguns I have ever put my hands on.

X2....The only other gun I would recommend more would be a Beneli and a it would be a little more kick.

Have you thought about shooting left handed for one year? Good Luck!!

A5Mag12 · 08-19-2008, 09:19 PM

I would look hard at the 1100 in 16 ga. It is as heavy as the 12 so it should be a real soft shooter. Softer than most 20 autos because of the weight.