Q: To get less recoil when shooting a shotgun, would there be anything wrong with securely affixing some weights (like lead diving weights) around the the sides of the stock? It would look wierd and be heavier to carry, but it would reduce felt recoil without affecting accuracy, right?
A: Adding weight to the shotgun would surely reduce felt recoil.... Why is the recoil bothering you? Is it because your target practicing and shooting a lot of shot? Or are you just taking a couple of shots hunting with 3 1/2 inch turkey loads and the recoil is knocking the snot out of you?? I target practice every couple of weeks with a police type shotgun and fire about 50 rounds total of slugs and 00 buckshot.... In order to take the pounding I use a recoil pad. I also use 2 3/4 inch cartridges only... I am a decent size guy but will not shoot 3 or 3 1/2 inch cartridges because the recoil is too much for me....... Unless I am hunting I dont fire those... I am out to enjoy myself - not get beat up but a shotgun..... Take a look here and see if any of this info can help.... http://www.chuckhawks.com/shotgun_recoil.htm http://www.chuckhawks.com/shotgun_recoil_monster.htm