KsTurkeyDeer24

Just wondering, how hard would the average 12 gauge 3 inch turkey load kick? Thanks

Turkey Goddess

To me - I think it depends on if you have a wood or synthetic stock. In my experience, the synthetic stock kicks quite a bit harder than the wood stock.

My wood stock 12 ga kicks a lot less than my synthetic stock - using the same loads. I imagine the wood absorbs shock better than the other.

I'm a "GIRL" and I can handle it no problem! Hope that helps some!

Kim

westcreek1

shoot someone's 3 1/2" first and the 3" won't feel so bad

JW

You will feel the kick of 3 inch turkey rounds patterning your gun ~ no doubt about that.

However,

Taking that shot at a big old Tom when he is in range - it don't matter as you never really feel the recoil of that one shot!

JW

Sheridan

"I'm a "GIRL" and I can handle it no problem! Hope that helps some!" Kim


So, man up ! Huh !!! LOL

kdsberman

Ya you'll definetely feel it, i wont lie. I use a "Lead Sled" now with my 3.5"ers, so I dont feel anything.

It wont knock you out or anything, just kicks hard enough to get your attention.

mrl0004

Hahaha. I've been patterning mine, as I use 3" shells. Not that bad from one, but shoot 10 diff. ones, and you will feel it. But it doesn't hurt, just a little sore.

KsTurkeyDeer24

So, if i had a 2 and 3/4 inch #6, and a 3 inch number 6, what would be the difference between those two? In recoil.

IL-Cornfed

It depends on the WEIGHT of the firearm and it's ACTION.... these are the factors that contribute most to any gun/load recoil.

A lightweight gun will kick harder shooting 2 3/4" loads than a 8 1/2 lbs gun shooting 3" loads.

What gun are you specifically speaking of ? Is the gun gas operated, does it have a ported barrel or a ported choke tube.... all these are factors.

Bocajnala

You won't even notice it when shooting at a turkey.
-Jake