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Recoil and aging
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<blockquote data-quote="ridgewalker" data-source="post: 3002554" data-attributes="member: 55998"><p>I know of two champion sporting clays shooters who have had to have neck surgeries due to recoil. Both are still competing now in their 60s, but with semi-autos. In practicing they both use only 7/8 oz loads in their 12 ga. When I shot a lot I only used 7/8 oz loads unless they were very long distance clays, then the 1 1/8 oz came out.</p><p>I suffered from a torn retina (trampoline with the granddaughter) and my Dr told me if it totally tears I had 24 hours to get it laser attached. I had a safari coming up in a few moths and knew surgery in 24 hours was an impossibility while in Africa, so I had a brake installed on my 375 H&H. Didn't shoot for months until a couple of weeks before the trip. Worked out OK.</p><p>They can install a recoil compensator on your shotgun as an option. I'd probably look at improved pads and mercury recoil reducers first.</p><p></p><p>All that said, at 76 and carrying light guns, I reduce the payload on all my guns as my first remedy to recoil. Modern advances in projectiles whether bullets or shot have improved killing power for lighter loads. </p><p>Best of luck figuring out what works for you!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ridgewalker, post: 3002554, member: 55998"] I know of two champion sporting clays shooters who have had to have neck surgeries due to recoil. Both are still competing now in their 60s, but with semi-autos. In practicing they both use only 7/8 oz loads in their 12 ga. When I shot a lot I only used 7/8 oz loads unless they were very long distance clays, then the 1 1/8 oz came out. I suffered from a torn retina (trampoline with the granddaughter) and my Dr told me if it totally tears I had 24 hours to get it laser attached. I had a safari coming up in a few moths and knew surgery in 24 hours was an impossibility while in Africa, so I had a brake installed on my 375 H&H. Didn't shoot for months until a couple of weeks before the trip. Worked out OK. They can install a recoil compensator on your shotgun as an option. I'd probably look at improved pads and mercury recoil reducers first. All that said, at 76 and carrying light guns, I reduce the payload on all my guns as my first remedy to recoil. Modern advances in projectiles whether bullets or shot have improved killing power for lighter loads. Best of luck figuring out what works for you! [/QUOTE]
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