I need a shotgun for my wife. Due to her small size, she needs something light to carry and be very mild in the recoil department. Probably a 20 instead of a 12. She likes shooting my tikka lite 243. Said she would like a shotgun with no more kick than the rifle. Don't know if that is possible. She shot a 870 today 12 guage with low brass and didn't like it. I want to do something more than just add a good recoil pad. Also said the weight would be to heavy.
So, I am looking for a 20 guage pump or semi(preferred, but will consider a good pump) that could be used for bird, rabbit, turkey and deer(slugs) that is light weight and light recoil. I will also add a good recoil pad to it if it does not already have one. Light recoil and a good pad will be better than heavy recoil and a good pad. Sort of like a double whammy in taming the recoil.....
I have heard that Benellis are easy on the shoulder. Don't know, never shot one. Don't happen to have any just laying around to play with.
What do you all recommend for her? I know it will cost more than an old 870, so I want to do it right the first time.
So, I am looking for a 20 guage pump or semi(preferred, but will consider a good pump) that could be used for bird, rabbit, turkey and deer(slugs) that is light weight and light recoil. I will also add a good recoil pad to it if it does not already have one. Light recoil and a good pad will be better than heavy recoil and a good pad. Sort of like a double whammy in taming the recoil.....
I have heard that Benellis are easy on the shoulder. Don't know, never shot one. Don't happen to have any just laying around to play with.
What do you all recommend for her? I know it will cost more than an old 870, so I want to do it right the first time.