Handling recoil?

[Model 1300]

My shoulder doesn't handle recoil too well so I was wondering how you guys handle it during patterning?

[bmhern]

Lead sled!!!!!!

[Bigspurs68]

I'm not against a lead sled but I would rather put a small sandbag between my shoulder and the butt of the gun. You would be surprised how much recoil it absorbs.

[FullChoke]

If I couldn't handle recoil during a shooting session I would get a teenager to abuse help.  That what we make them for.   

[cphill]

I dont care for recoil either and never enjoyed a pump or single shot 12 ga had a few but I have used a 20 the last few years and that was the best way I deal with it

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[CT Spur Collector]

Smaller gun?  .410 maybe?   20 gauge auto??

[dirt road ninja]

I'm not against a lead sled but I would rather put a small sandbag between my shoulder and the butt of the gun. You would be surprised how much recoil it absorbs.

^^^^^^^
This is what I do.

[owlhoot]

If I couldn't handle recoil during a shooting session I would get a teenager to abuse help.  That what we make them for.   

Ya   Other than thAt a past recoil absorber

[Gamblinman]

Lead sled here.


Gman

[RutnNStrutn]

During patterning, I wear one of those strap on sissy pads. Then I put a pillow between the pad and the butt of the gun. My 3-1/2" turkey load kicks like a mule, and I've had surgery on my shooting shoulder.
Funny thing is, when that gobbler is standing out there, and I'm not wearing any pad or pillow, I don't feel a thing!!

[Model 1300]

I've heard of putting the foam from your gun case between your shoulder and the gun. Does that actually work?

[Snoodsniper]

Lead sled!!!!!!

X2.   Works great for the kids also!

[tomstopper]

I know some guys who use a soft piece of Styrofoam between their shoulder and butt of the gun....

[jwhunter]

Get a 20 guage auto. They kill turkeys just fine. I am 160 lbs and when I shoot my 870 supermag I roll further than the turkey does! 

[Big Treble]

http://www.cabelas.com/product/The-Shooters-Friend-Recoil-Pad/740373.uts

I've used this at the range for years.  Can seriously shoot till your hearts content without developing a flinch or any bruising.

I thought it was a BS product until at the range with my brother shooting muzzleloaders, and he handed me one.  They claim it will take 70% of the recoil, and I'd say it's fairly close.  I never used it in the field, but is always in my range next to my Caldwell Rock BR.