I'm 67, I shoot a 12ga. SBE II for ducks. I've had three back operations, two with massive infections. I have torn both rotator cuffs, the right one has been repaired and tore again. I have a great difficulty mounting a shotgun in heavey clouths, especially straight up. By the time I mount the gun to my shoulder and hunt around for the birds it's too late to shoot. My right arm won't go far enough up the stock unless I mount it parallel to the ground then move it overhead, which makes me too late to shoot. I DO NOT WANT TO GO THROUGH ANY MORE SURGERY. Any ideas? I've done extensive P.T.,to no avail.
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I'm 67, I shoot a 12ga. SBE II for ducks. I've had three back operations, two with massive infections. I have torn both rotator
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I would shorten the stock, It seems you have trouble pushing the gun out far enough to keep it from getting caught on your thick clothes on the way up and into your shoulder. A shorter stock would keep the butt from catching and you would be able to bring the gun up without having to go out as much. I hope this helps and you have many good hunts in the future.
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I would start bird hunting. probably not the answer you're looking for but its fun and you won't have to shoulder the gun over about 20-30 degrees above level.
shortening the stock and having a recoil reduction device, Lead or mercury would also help and be easier on your shoulder.
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