Thread: 20 gauge semi auto

Well I've put a dozen rounds through it this afternoon. I'm a complete novice with a shotgun so the recoil still surprised me a bit (wimp I know !!!), though after a few rounds I realised it was really just a "push" and caused no problems at all. The noise was probably the biggest "wake up" call after the .22 Magnum, do you usually use ear protection or not ? I didn't but I did wonder ? Guess if you're only shooting a few rounds over a period of time it wouldn't be too big an issue ?

Anyhow, overall I was pretty impressed, no problem hitting stationary targets out to 50m though that wouldn't have been a kill shot. Moving targets are a matter of practice I suppose. So, unless something comes up tonight I think I'll go with the local deal I have. Should please the anti GunCity lobby anyway LOL.

Cheers and thanks for all the help.

Originally Posted by centralshooter

Well I've put a dozen rounds through it this afternoon. I'm a complete novice with a shotgun so the recoil still surprised me a bit (wimp I know !!!), though after a few rounds I realised it was really just a "push" and caused no problems at all. The noise was probably the biggest "wake up" call after the .22 Magnum, do you usually use ear protection or not ? I didn't but I did wonder ? Guess if you're only shooting a few rounds over a period of time it wouldn't be too big an issue ?

Anyhow, overall I was pretty impressed, no problem hitting stationary targets out to 50m though that wouldn't have been a kill shot. Moving targets are a matter of practice I suppose. So, unless something comes up tonight I think I'll go with the local deal I have. Should please the anti GunCity lobby anyway LOL.

Cheers and thanks for all the help.

Buy some electronic earmuffs from the states if you cant find cheap ones over here. Keep both eyes open and dont shoot lying down...