I found a mossberg 500 20 gauge and it has the 12inch lop, figure it's a youth model. The gun seems to fit me well. I'm not a tall guy, 5'8 on a good day. So I was wondering if anyone else prefer the 12 over 14? Any advantages or disadvantages? Thanks Sam
Whatever fits, make sure your thumb is not too close to your nose.
12 feet is a large length of pull, but a shorter length will be appreciated when that gobbler gets you tied up in knots by coming in at an unexpected angle.
I never measured but a did take an inch off my 835. It fits me better in a seated position. I am 5"10
I would definitely get a 12" or 14" and not '
Quote from: snapper1982 on April 14, 2018, 10:17:28 PM
I would definitely get a 12" or 14" and not '
I'll be sure to proof read everything you type in the future and call you out anytime you make a little mistake. But hey thanks anyway
I cut all my shotgun stocks to fit. The advantage of having a gun that fits properly is it will shoulder smooth, point where you look and won't be reaching for the trigger.
The better fit will be noticeable on a turkey gun aiming (bead or optic) but you will really see the benefit wing shooting. It makes a world of difference.
Definitely watch the thumb clearance I shot a friends 12 gauge that he had taken an inch off that thing was a nose buster with the same loads as I shoot it seemed recoil was worse with the short stock
I like a short stock. I've had the stock shortened on nearly all my shotguns.
Quote from: SinGin on April 14, 2018, 11:42:55 PM
Quote from: snapper1982 on April 14, 2018, 10:17:28 PM
I would definitely get a 12" or 14" and not '
I'll be sure to proof read everything you type in the future and call you out anytime you make a little mistake. But hey thanks anyway
It was ment to be haha but seems your sense of humor is as bad as your understanding of inch and foot signs.
I'm very different here. I've been a gun guy all of my life. I've reloaded til I was blue in the face and loaded spackle buckets full of shells weekly. At a minimum I'd shoot 400 rounds a week and I think theh higher end was 1500.
It prob spanned about 15 years that consistant but I've always until very recently shot a lot. A gun must fit. There's pretty much no adult that needs a 12" gun. Imo it's a crazy fad. Not trying to offend no one. Try winshooting consistently w a short gun, or a long gun. Doesn't work out too well. Well we don't wingshoot turkeys do we? How many guys have had birds pop up after a missed shot and they needed to swing on em, or maybe just run away and still swing on em?It's still a moving target.
After years of practice I'd never shoot a kids gun. There really is no benefit. Ok so it weighs slightly less. Lighten up your vest or wear lighter shoes. Get a lighter gun. It's ballastically tougher imo to shoot a short barrel too. What's the advantage of this? A shorter swing? Maybe the two or three inch difference In barrel might hit a branch? Idk can't say I ever hit one.
Use what you want but there's no advantage in a youth gun except for a youth imo.
The average person is gonna shoot 14-1/4 on up. Stocks can be cut. Clothing can and should be accounted for.
I should add a longer barrel adds a little weight up front and forces swing through as well. Check competitive shooters, are any one of them shooting a gun that doesn't fit? Why not?