Test drive new shotgun

[MOPanfisher]

Well I have fired much in the way of shotguns or serious rifles since my should replacement.  I had however bought a new Franchi Affinity III 20 gauge.  I swear I have fishing rod/reel combos that weigh more than it does.  Part 2 is that since I don't have the stamina to make the long walks pheasant or even quail hunting anymore I decided I would buy me an automatic clay pigeon thrower because I can still stand in the yard and shoot clays.  So I did, got it assembled and grabbed new Franchi and threw 5 clays and broke all 5 so that ain't bad.  I did certainly notice the recoil on my titanium and plastic shoulder, especially the one time I short mounted it and it got a good running start.  Now 30 minutes later my shoulder isn't complaining any more.  While it wasn't too bad I wouldn't want to shoot a couple rounds of trap at one time.  I do like the Shotgun though, gotta toughen up my shoulder.  Next up will.be old 11-87 12 gauge.  It is heavy but with light loads it was always a soft kicker.  Good to be back (sort of) to shooting things that go BOOM instead of pew.

[Flysmallie]

Sounds like a cool gun. I could stand in the yard and shoot clays all day. 

Used a Remington 870 20 ga. in high school. Now when I get the chance it’s a Browning Citori 20 ga. from the late 70’s. I love shotguns but don’t care for hunting anymore. 

[Gavin]

 Nice! Inertia guns tend to kick pretty hard. Surprised you did not get a gas gun, Winchester SX4 is pretty nice, so are the Berrettas.

[MOPanfisher]

6 minutes ago, Gavin said:

 Nice! Inertia guns tend to kick pretty hard. Surprised you did not get a gas gun, Winchester SX4 is pretty nice, so are the Berrettas.

I looked at some but decided on the Franchi, Time will tell if I chose wisely or poorly.  Used to shoot a LOT of Shotgun & clays but haven't for a long time.  Just trying to ease myself back into it a bit.

[wily]

My dad was a quail hunter...and my gun as a kid was  a 20 gauge franchi.  I’ve always wanted to get another one but haven’t ran across one.  Was an aluminum frame gun...and it was sweet.

i shoot xtrema now...If franchi kicks too much.  I definitely recommend the berettas.  Son shoots a300 outlander and it is very reliable