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

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

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

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

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


So, man up ! Huh !!! LOL

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.

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.

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.

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.

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