CopperFouling
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I've been shooting shotguns for about ten years now. Most days at the range involve 50 to 100 rounds. I've shot 125 in one day when I was shooting regularly before my shoulder began to feel it. I must have always taken the fit of my shotguns for granted.
Today, my friend and I brought Mossberg 500s to his range to shoot steel with birdshot. I bought my 500 a few years ago with the intention of using it for HD, but nowhere around me allows buckshot, so I didn't practice with it and left it sitting in the safe.
The first time that I pulled the trigger, I basically whacked myself in the face. I blamed that one on myself since I hadn't pulled the trigger on a shotgun since October. However, the next four shots did the same thing. I switched to his 500 and shot normally. Then I compared the two side by side.
Apparently, my 500 has a compact stock with a 13" LOP. I knew the LOP was shorter than my other shotguns, but I had no idea how much that extra 1-1/4" made a difference.
I'm hoping the bruise to my cheekbone isn't too noticeable tomorrow morning.
Today, my friend and I brought Mossberg 500s to his range to shoot steel with birdshot. I bought my 500 a few years ago with the intention of using it for HD, but nowhere around me allows buckshot, so I didn't practice with it and left it sitting in the safe.
The first time that I pulled the trigger, I basically whacked myself in the face. I blamed that one on myself since I hadn't pulled the trigger on a shotgun since October. However, the next four shots did the same thing. I switched to his 500 and shot normally. Then I compared the two side by side.
Apparently, my 500 has a compact stock with a 13" LOP. I knew the LOP was shorter than my other shotguns, but I had no idea how much that extra 1-1/4" made a difference.
I'm hoping the bruise to my cheekbone isn't too noticeable tomorrow morning.