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Posted: 1/20/2012 1:00:46 PM EDT
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So, I just got a 590A1 and its the first shotgun that I've owned. This is probably such a newb question but I need to ask anyway. I took it out shooting today, just to sight in the GRS on it. It was resting on a bag under mostly the receiver/back of barrel so the forearm was not supported. When I would fire a slug and look at the breach the bolt had moved back about .5"-1". Is that normal? From what I understand about the mechanics of it it seems like its normal, especially with me not holding the forearm.
On another note, I was shooting Brenneke Special Forces Magnum and after 10 rounds my shoulder was toast, is that normal too 
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When you chamber a round, the forearm locks up the bolt. When you pull the trigger the forearm unlocks allowing you to chamber another round. Sounds like the recoil is causing the forearm to come back slightly or that when you responded to the recoil you rocked back forward pushing the forearm back. |
| slugs is a good way to start getting used to a shotgun in my experience. just dont get a bad taste in your mouth because of it. if you dont shoot rifle much 12 ga can be a bit of a shock to you. when i got my first shotgun after about 15 rounds of birdshot i was done..slugs toughen your shoulder up quick. just try and up your round count each time you go to the range. soon you will be amazed at how many slugs and buckshot you can shoot without getting sore. and good choice on the shotty. im getting a 590a1 myself next week. |
| I agree it's normal due to it being rested on bags. I have hunted with shotguns my entire life, waterfowl, field, and deer. You get used to the recoil after awhile, I can shoot all day with out issues. The 3 1/2s have some serious kick, my hunting gun is now an 11-87, but I still take my HD Mossberg 500 to the range regularly, and I use and O/U in the field or shooting trap, so I still keep the shoulder in good shape. |
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