2-3/4" shells / 1-1/8 ounces of shot / #8 shot = relatively easy on the shoulder, two silhouette targets died of missing chests (5 shots into each one).

3" magnum shells / #4 buckshot = ouch, silhouette target took one in the chest but I decided not to shoot anymore lest my shoulder get torn off.

 

try a double barrel 12-gauge with two black bear shots in it....pull both triggers at the same time...:hsugh:

 

sounds like somebody needs to toughen up a lil

 

no pics FTL

 

I normally shoot 2-3/4" 00 buckshot, which I do fine with. I've done 2-3/4" slugs, which were a bit rough. This is the first time I fired a 3" magnum shell in the boomstick. With a load that loud and with that much kick, it would be difficult to get back on target and take a second shot (assuming the first one didn't kill or otherwise scare away the target). I'd prefer to be able to get all 7 shots off with a less powerful load.

 

You should try a 6" magnum shell

 

you should try a 12' Magnum shell

 

Thinking of getting a 870 with an extended mag tube and 18" barrel h:

Yay or nay? It would be for home and breaking stuff out at the range

 

Will i can not imagine you shooting a gun h:

 

870's are supposed to be good. I'd say yay. Mine is a Winchester 1300 Defender 8-shot...alas, it is no longer made. Mossberg 500 Persuader is supposed to be good also.