ORIGINAL: pharaoh2
A 3" 12 gauge load, depending on what it is will more than likely boot more than the dirty thirty. Take the 12 out, start shooting with light trap loads, then move up gradualy, till you get a feel for it. Find the load your most comfortable with. Good luck.
i totally agree, i used to think"oh no, i have to shoot again", i dreaded it, but with each shot it got better and better and now that is gun of choice, i use it for everyting, duck, squirrel, hogs, turkey , deer, etc.
you could always shoot a muzzy 150 grain, lol....it knocks me on my butt everytime, but shooting the 12 seems likes a bbgun after that
you'll love it before long, you can do it
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