Question for shot gun shooters

The picture makes it more clear. Padding might help until you build up more strength in your finger. No fun to hurt.
 
Reba said:
:ty:

It looks like the consensus is get some kind of wrap/bandaging material, such as Dr. Scholl's or other medical foam tape. I'll go to the store tomorrow and search.

I might need to do a little experimenting with various kinds. It has to have a thick pad but still allow the finger to bend and grip.

I'll let you know what I find.

Thanks again, everyone. :)
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Yea, I hate anything on my hands, I would apply it onto the trigger guard as I said earlier.
 
Get a stiff padded glove and cut off the trigger finger.
 
Tousi said:
:lol: I didn't mean it in that way
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I know. I've just been feeling that way lately. It seems that I need more sleep and have less energy. :)

I was just thinking of the possibility of you letting the gun jump around in your hand/shoulder when you shoot. And if that's the case, just pulling the stock harder against the shoulder might reduce that......
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TCS says he notices that there is more recoil movement when I shoot, compared to when he does. He told me that he holds the gun much more tightly than I do. So, I probably should use more strength to hold it more tightly in my shoulder.
 
posts from hell said:
Yea, I hate anything on my hands, I would apply it onto the trigger guard as I said earlier.
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I'll try that, too. As long as I can get it on thick enough to make a difference, and yet not too thick to get in the way. I'll have to experiment. I might use a combination (finger plus trigger guard) coverage for a little extra protection. I don't like the looks of a dark purple finger.
 
Cheetah said:
Get a stiff padded glove and cut off the trigger finger.
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As a last resort, and if it's cool enough, I might try that. I'm not keen about wearing thick gloves. Of course, the benefit to wearing a glove is that it would be easy to take off and put on. :hmm:
 
I got the self-adhesive moleskin today. TCS cut a strip and stuck it onto the backside of the trigger guard. I also got some padded toe covers, which I cut down to fit over my finger. I'll try both together next time we go to the range.

I found some really thick hunting gloves with thin, gripping fabric trigger finger at the store. Problem is, they only had L/XL size in stock. Too big and bulky for me. :(

FYI: My shotgun is about one inch shorter than the one TCS has, and one pound lighter.
 
You wanna know my recommendation?

Benelli SBE II . Shoots smoother than any other shotgun I've owned. You can put 1 in the chamber, 3 more in behind it. Perfect for skeet. It also comes with chokes. It's light weight, evenly balanced, I love it.

I have a side-by-side as well. Very old ancient thing, my dad shot pheasant with it in the 60s.

BTW- you have a Stoeger, yes?
 
Dixie said:
You wanna know my recommendation?

Benelli SBE II . Shoots smoother than any other shotgun I've owned. You can put 1 in the chamber, 3 more in behind it. Perfect for skeet. It also comes with chokes. It's light weight, evenly balanced, I love it.

I have a side-by-side as well. Very old ancient thing, my dad shot pheasant with it in the 60s.

BTW- you have a Stoeger, yes?
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Benellis are SWEEEEEEEEEEET
 
Dixie said:
You wanna know my recommendation?

Benelli SBE II . Shoots smoother than any other shotgun I've owned. You can put 1 in the chamber, 3 more in behind it. Perfect for skeet. It also comes with chokes. It's light weight, evenly balanced, I love it.

I have a side-by-side as well. Very old ancient thing, my dad shot pheasant with it in the 60s.

BTW- you have a Stoeger, yes?
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Yes.
 
Reba, Dixie's obviously suggesting a pump action or maybe even an automatic. Is that something you'd consider for skeet?
 
Tousi said:
Reba, Dixie's obviously suggesting a pump action or maybe even an automatic. Is that something you'd consider for skeet?
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We had a pump action, and sold it because it didn't work out well for either of us. Plus, for me, it was even longer than what I have now.
 
Dixie said:
You wanna know my recommendation?

Benelli SBE II . Shoots smoother than any other shotgun I've owned. You can put 1 in the chamber, 3 more in behind it. Perfect for skeet. It also comes with chokes. It's light weight, evenly balanced, I love it.

I have a side-by-side as well. Very old ancient thing, my dad shot pheasant with it in the 60s....
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You want to lend it to me? :lol:
 
few things in mind -

1. replace trigger guard with bigger one
2. remove trigger guard although that thought scares me
3. install shotgun butt pad to absorb recoil
4. use shells with less recoil
5. based on your post - it sounds like your shooting form isn't proper or stable enough to control it so it's probably best to consult with professional to find a proper form that will work for you
6. if all failed - then it obviously means side-by-side coach shotgun ain't for you and I'd gladly take it from you :)
 
Jiro said:
few things in mind -

1. replace trigger guard with bigger one
2. remove trigger guard although that thought scares me
3. install shotgun butt pad to absorb recoil
4. use shells with less recoil
5. based on your post - it sounds like your shooting form isn't proper or stable enough to control it so it's probably best to consult with professional to find a proper form that will work for you
6. if all failed - then it obviously means side-by-side coach shotgun ain't for you and I'd gladly take it from you :)
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# 3 - wouldn't that make it worse for her finger?

# 6 - :laugh2:
 
Secretblend said:
# 3 - wouldn't that make it worse for her finger?

# 6 - :laugh2:
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if shotgun/rifle is moving around to the point where it bites you, then that means you are unable to absorb it properly and/or sufficiently.
 
I'm a shotgun person and my best friend is a rifle person. We go shooting together and he taught me a proper form. So after shooting my shotgun probably 5x, I was done. My shotgun felt like it's 20 lbs heavier.

A simple remedy? either work out :giggle: or use shells with low recoil load.
 
Jiro said:
I'm a shotgun person and my best friend is a rifle person. We go shooting together and he taught me proper form. So after shooting my shotgun probably 5x, I was done. My shotgun felt like it's 20 lbs heavier.

A simple remedy? either work out :giggle: or use shells with low recoil load.
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Get benelli....

There is a reason their Nova pump guns went from $220 to $500 here.
 
Reba said:
We had a pump action, and sold it because it didn't work out well for either of us. Plus, for me, it was even longer than what I have now.
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I love pump action. Remmie 870 booyah! :cool2:
 
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