Best shotgun for small person? Remington 1100?
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The rem 1100 is a good choice for your needs. There are lots of options for them including shorter stocks and excellent recoil pads. We've been using Winchester low recoil AA target loads and like them but that load doesn't always operate the action.
Mobuck0 -
Hi Amy I have been to your site several times and you do nice work!
Have you considered a 16 Ga.? nice go between a 12 and 20. Had to stop in and Say hi and welcome [:)]
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Yes, amy, your boyfriend is right (at least concerning the recoil of an auto)! I ddn't search GB but my book, a year old, shows it at 98% to be $415. No shipping will save you 10-20 but the transfer will cost $25. or so. What about looking at a large show in your state? That 1100 looks to be a 1991 model.
BTW, if your member name has anything to do with your occupation, please e-mail me.
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Amy-
I'm not gonna speculate as to your stature, but let's put it this way: I'm 5' 9" and just shy of 200 pounds, and I only shoot 12 gauge in competition. Last weekend I had a double (simultaneous, accidental) discharge of 12 gauge 3 1/2" turkey loads, so I'm a little bitter about it. I hunt with a 20 or 28. Less recoil, you can reload for less money, and they get the job done with less tissue damage. I would suggest an 870 in 20 gauge. There's only about 3 pellets of difference between the two, and the 870 is IMHO, 10X the shotgun. When you start shooting in volume, autoloaders are a pain in the arse to deal with. Gas systems can be a beast when something goes wrong. Also, look for an American stock. Straight stocks tend to kick more. If you insist on getting a semi-automatic, I'd actually recommend a Saiga by EAA. It's built off the AK action (read "simple to maintain"), and has almost no felt recoil.
Good luck, and happy shooting
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recoil can be controlled with a combo of gun and ammo. shoot low recoil loads in the semi auto, make sure you have a good recoil pad installed, and you will do fine. 0 -
Thanks guys, you've given me some stuff to think about.
I hunt squirrels and rabbits with my .410. I'm looking to get a 12 gauge mainly to shoot clays, and perhaps in the future, hunt turkey.
I'm 5'2 and 110 lb., and even the .410 gives my shoulder a bruise. That's why I'm looking for something without alot of kick.
Amy0 -
First of all, welcome to the forums. A lot of great folks here to help...
My daughter has shot my Beretta AL 391 12 gauge, but she prefers to shoot her moms Charles Daly 20 gauge automatic or my 28 gauge automatic. She is 5' 7" and about 125...
The real recommendation is go to your local FFL, and try out several or find a sporting clays club locally and get the folks there to give you lessons and to try out their shotguns.... "Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it." Lord Chesterfield0 -
since you said shoot clays, allow me to now steer you in the right direction. shop, find one, spend the money, and get a winchester super x model one. it was the best semi auto ever made. the gun was designed to shoot 1000's of rounds without breaking. i have well over 500,000 documented rounds in mine. its still shooting. the great thing about it is if you shoot it for say 5 years, when you dont want it anymore, sell it and youll get ALL your money back and maybe even more. i'd like to see all the other brands say that. regards......
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Amy, I would recommend the Rem. 1100 youth. It has a shorter buttstock for smaller arms. Go to http://www.armusa-performance.com/ on the left side of the page clk Products, Then clk 12 Lite and 12 Sporter, also made in 20ga. too. These are high performance loads with mild recoil, my two boys can shoot these all day, good thing their uncle Ed owns the business! If you call to order, tell him Dave sent you from the GB forums. Here's a link to the Rem.
http://www.remington.com/firearms/youth/1100ythsyn.htm
BTW...Welcome to the forums!
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Amy; Welcome to GB ,,, the 20 gauge with the right loads will do the job on turkeys , my sister took a 21 lb tom this fall with her Rem 870 20 ga youth model , the 1st tom i ever took was using the very same gun , that bird weight just over 24 lb and was dropped in its tracks with just one shot of Remington 3" #4, you don't need a 12 to kill turkey[;)]
by the way Remington makes their 1100 20 ga. turkey (youth model) with a 21" barrel that takes the 3"mags, for shooting clays you would want to pick up a longer barrel but any light contour 2-3/4" barrel will fit on that receiver0
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