Alan Administrator Staff member Admin Moderator Joined Feb 21, 2025 Messages 154 Feb 6, 2026 #1 I went to pattern my 12 gauge for turkey season and after about 15 rounds my shoulder was done. I'm not soft but that gun beats me up. Do you guys just deal with it or is there a way to make it suck less?
I went to pattern my 12 gauge for turkey season and after about 15 rounds my shoulder was done. I'm not soft but that gun beats me up. Do you guys just deal with it or is there a way to make it suck less?
Aim_Shoot Well-known member Joined Sep 13, 2025 Messages 82 Feb 8, 2026 #2 Patterning a 12‑gauge is like sparring a heavyweight without pads.
S sub-zero Member Joined Sep 22, 2025 Messages 24 Mar 12, 2026 #3 Shooting turkey loads can really hurt your shoulder. I started using a good recoil pad and not shooting too many heavy shells when I practice.
Shooting turkey loads can really hurt your shoulder. I started using a good recoil pad and not shooting too many heavy shells when I practice.