SHOTGUN HACK: Less Recoil with This Easy Solution

[@Mauser304]

I am in the group that says " I am not going to spend nearly 200 for a recoil pad when there are cheaper and effective alternatives."

[@edwardabrams4972]

Limbsaver pad! The best at $69.

[@terrydepew1252]

@@edwardabrams4972 FalconStrike with liquid has to be softer shooting than Limbsaver. Maybe by a small margin but still I bet the FalconStrike would absorb more recoil. Now whether the gun moves sideways or squirms more one way or the other with the FalconStrike I would have to try one and see about that. For me and my 20" barreled Remington 11 with a decent foam pad that looks to be a Limbsaver that runs slugs, buck and hi base # 4's to lay down poppers in 2-3 gun matches, I would say even a small reduction in recoil is worth the extra dollars. I also know the FalconStrike would be softer on my sporterized 03-A3 30-06 with it's 54 year old Pachmayr pad and I will be buying one for that rifle.

[@riverwalker2173]

​@@edwardabrams4972 Precisely 👍

[@okiewindllc7]

Yeah that’s what I was thinking when I seen the website price

[@okiewindllc7]

@@edwardabrams4972the website he was on showed $179 and $199

[@Peter-976]

It works! Plain and simple

[@brucelemken3249]

It absolutely works. I put one on a 12ga. O/U that had a pretty nasty recoil. Now it shoots like a dream. I also had a 13 year old shooter try it and he felt very little recoil. Great great product. I highly recommend it for older shooters like myself.

[@underminer00700]

I’m an avid trapshooter. I have guns fitted with the following recoil absorption devices: ISIS, ProSoft, RAD, PFS and Wenig Recoil System. All of them work very well - and all of them are quite expensive, $500 or more. The Falcon strike is a less expensive and quick option to help take some off the bite out of your recoil. No, it doesn’t absorb recoil as well as the aforementioned systems. However it does work well enough to allow me to shoot over 300 rounds per day. I really like my Falcon Strike pads. Easy to install and it just works.

[@benoitleclerc3480]

Sharing another technique to grind the metal plate. I installed the plate and covered the stock with 2 layers of masking tape, to protect it. Sanded the metal plate using a few strips of 150 grit sandpaper, wrapped around a small wood block. Positioned the sandpaper strip about ⅜ inch below block's top edge. That way, I could have the block’s top edge “sliding” on the masking tape, while the sandpaper below was sanding the metal, progressively matching the stock's shape and angle. I originally thought about polishing the metal plate edge, but was pleased with the “brushed aluminum” look finishing strokes of 150 grit gave.

[@RC-ed3sc]

I don't have to worry about recoil b/c I put Falcon Strikes on both of my Go-2's; a Franchi Instinct Side Plate 12 Gauge and a matching (both stocks milled from the same billet of gorgeous walnut) 20 Gauge Side Plate. The Falcon Strikes made the LOPs on both guns perfect and recoil, especially on the 12 Gauge, is negligible on both guns also. Pre-Falcon Strike install, I had the identical problem with my 12 Gauge Franchi as Steve referred to; sore cheek halfway through a box of shells. I shot two rounds of 5 Stand and two rounds of Skeet with the 12 last Saturday (100+ shotshells) and suffered no ill effects whatsoever; no shoulder bruise, no sore cheek and no detached retinas!

[@n.u.t.y.]

I used to try to not think about recoil, even though I'd sometimes got bruises. But I'm getting older, and want much less recoil pain! I'd love to try the Falconstrike.

[@ScottyWright-l6y]

I could benefit by using a Falcon Strike. I’m 77 and suffer with allot pain when shooting. I bought an automatic to lessen recoil but since the last dislocation it’s painful to even shoot it. Haven’t shot my over/under because of the recoil in years. Thanks I watch your videos regularly.

[@cwsspot]

Years ago my father inlaw took me shooting clays for the first time. I had the hand me down Silver pigeon, wasn't horrible with light loads. A Teknys was in the safe the next trip out and was great. Next trip the Teknys was sold and I was handed a SBE and we went to my first Sporting clays field. 3 shots in and I tapped out. I'm not sure if it was heavier loads or what but that thing was kicking. We spent the rest of the course passing his cynergy with a JS airstock back and forth.

[@bobbriante2385]

I have shot trap for a few years now. I never had an issue with recoil. Unfortunately in June of this year I had a heart attack. I am now on blood thinners and I bruise very easily. I shoot a Browning Citori XT. I am struggling with pain and bruising. I also do not want to extend my LOP either.. I’ll check Falcon Strike. I have a thinner Kick Eze on now, and it’s not helping enough.

[@nathanlester5054]

Thank you for a great demonstration and review of the Falconstrike pad. I too am in the minimal recoil club after having an autoimmune illness that greatly affected my shoulders and back. Thanks again, I appreciate you and enjoy your channel.

[@perrypappous7617]

Steve, I am in the camp of minimizing recoil via a number of methods-gun fit, gun weight, good recoil pad, sensible shells ( why shoot 32 gram cartridges at sporting clays, for example), and proper gun mount. Perry P., SoCal, USA

[@BigJames19K]

Served over 20 years in the Army and you had to suck it up and shoot what you had provided to you. After several shoulder surgeries I just can't take the heavy recoil from some of my favorite shotguns anymore. It has actually gotten to the point that I don't even turkey hunt anymore. I have tried several cheap recoil pads but nothing really seems to help much. I have been considering purchasing a better recoil pad but the expense has stop me from trying them.

[@EricM9189]

Recoil generally doesn't bother me. However, I just purchased a new Winchester SXP Hybrid 12g recently. I took my son out to shoot some clays and let me tell you my shoulder and cheek are sore!! I saw this video and now I'd like to try one of those Falconstrike pads!

[@myautomag68]

Re: Falcon Strike. I am 45 and never really cared if it was a hard recoil, but lighter recoil would be nice. I’ve have a 11-48 that’s a mule. Really been looking at the falcon strike but not sure about it. Thanks for the review.

[@williambrehm401]

I am for the minimal recoil. I used to shoot a lot more, but with a cycling accident, my shoulder does not like it much. Great info!

[@paulshibley2987]

I got a brand new Beretta 300 Ultima and there is basically no recoil at all on a 20 gauge amazing gun on target easy to swing got more dove this year than ever highly recommend it

[@jacekkarski6594]

Coming from Canada where the price is $219.CDN plus 13% VAT. Why there are no choice of black powder coated plate. This silver aluminum contrasting with black pad looks cheap. Great review always enjoy your channel.

[@paulhuebner2418]

I love your channel I am just getting back into trap shooting/ clay shooting I am not a fan of recoil I own a Remington 870 field master, shotgun and just bought a stoeger condor over under. I also love your podcast I just started listening but love it. God bless let’s all live a TFL.

[@briansmith-mx3gj]

i like less recoil for sure. I've been shooting a tubed O/U in 28 ga and i think it hits the targets really well ! great videos !!

[@tonyp2632]

You are the only one, in the past few years, who has reviewed the falconstrike recoil pad. I have found no other video reviews. Emailing the company has been useless because I get no response. Are there no other reviews anywhere that aren't biased? And is there a return policy? $200 is a lot to spend on something I will never use, but if it works then it is worth it to me.

[@miket5620]

I find it amazing that with as much shooting as you do, it seems as though you don’t understand the relationship between the shells you are shooting and felt recoil. Recoil has very little to with the gun and everything to do with the dynamics of the shell you choose. To oversimplify: Shoot a heavy load through a light gun and you will feel more recoil. Shoot a light shell through a heavy gun and recoil will be reduced. This is why many used guns with the title “light” or “ultralight” will often have cracked stocks or other issues, they aren’t meant to take the abuse of heavier loads, they break down quicker and will usually have far more felt recoil, unless we are talking about auto loaders which do absorb some recoil.

[@NightriderReese]

I'm not very old although I do enjoy shooting with my dad. As a left handed shooter who is on the small side less recoil is SUPER beneficial!

[@kellyandersen3273]

Wish I would have seen this sooner, after neck surgery this would make shooting a heck of a lot better.

[@millbaybobski1223]

I’m in the camp that believes correct ‘pitch’ combined with any good pad will mitigate recoil better than any recoil pad by itself (if pitch isn’t correct for any given shooter). I’d like to see you do a video on ’pitch’ and it’s effect on felt recoil.

[@FYMM69]

And muzzle jump

[@Hazlerig]

The less felt recoil the better! Arthritis and neck problems have limited my time behind my shotguns(which are my favorite to take out to the range)

[@cam1313]

i have bad 70 year old shoulders, tried one and i love it. its on a Remington 870, those kick like a mule!!! i am going to get one for a new-used 50 yr old Winchester 1200 that i just purchased, best $200.00 i ever spent, but i have to wait until i save up for it.. everyone says im crazy to put a $200.00 pad on a $200,00 gun....got to save the shoulder! Great video, have a wonderful holiday season everyone.... by the way he is one of the niece's people to deal with, if anyone is interested.....

[@justinbaker9256]

Great Video. I have a Cheap 12 ga Stoeger O/U that my 13 year old son has been shooting for trap & he Complains that he’s sore after a round. I would Love to put a Falcon Strike pad on it & make it a more comfortable Experience for him & will also probably improve his scores. Thanks & God Bless!

[@rtrshooter1911]

I don't like recoil the older I get. I think it could help me out. Thanks!

[@dpotter4898]

As I get older, I appreciate less recoil, it saves me taking an ibuprofen after a long day at the range. I could seriously use this to enjoy days on the range more.

[@mountainskyaerialphotograp3921]

I am starting to use the “Push\Pull” technique! Works great.

[@Marcus_972]

My cousin had shoulder surgery a few years ago and has a lot of problems with our waterfowl hunting. I'm going to forward this to him and see if it helps him out, thank you.

[@burettou]

I have had a shoulder reconstruction. Less pain, great idea

[@kevinrobbins1029]

I just recently got back into trap shooting after over 20 years. I have beautiful a late 70's Wingmaster. 100 rounds of 12 guage guage later I felt like Mike Tyson was pounding on my shoulder. I could sure benefit from a Falconstrike!

[@bryana8156]

Recoil didn't use to bother me. Now years down the road and 25 years of trades work I want the least felt recoil I can get. Keep up the awesome videos.

[@jacknassayan6510]

I am 65 years old and a new shooter in sporting clays. And I could really benefit from a good recoil pad.

[@thurmandale]

I am 60 years old and any reduction of recoil is a big thing...thanks for the video.

[@whitty11c]

I added a limb saver recoil pad to my beretta a300 outlander and it’s a night and day difference now

[@matrix5175]

300 win mag is about where I notice I can comfortably shoot rifles without flinching and 12 gauge 3” turkey loads. Shot a 10 gauge pump at skeet that kicked like a mule and did not enjoy shooting it and a lightweight .338 win mag at the range that also kicked like a mule. While hunting though, I never seem to notice recoil when shooting at game.

[@markduncan4101]

Recoil is your enemy. Sooner or latter it will effect you. The Falcon Strike is your friend and well worth the money.

[@larryrodgers6922]

I have been involved with cancer treatment for 6 years, lost weitht and strentght. I'm 74 and have shot a lot over the years. Now I cannot handle recoil. will be checking out. Hope it is a good as your say as need something so I can resume shooting. Shoot with Franchi Instinct SL 12Ga and 16 Ga. I must have something to reduce recoil.

[@chrisreifenberger9617]

I'd love to try out a Falcon Strike on my Benelli M2 slug gun, recoil used to not bother me, but it's getting harder and harder to throw rounds down range without hurting afterwards!

[@ceceliawesterfield19]

Have been spending time with my Weatherby 20g Orion. My cheek is bruised! Would like less pain in the recoil! Will check out the Falcon Strike.

[@cjweseloh4578]

I’m definitely in the reduced recoil camp. Just had a shoulder surgery and trying to get back into shooting but I need something to reduce the recoil on my 12ga o/u before I can bring it to the range

[@mrrem1100]

Less recoil is always a benefit! Great video.

[@johnmcintyre6378]

Hey thanks for video happen to be looking for something to help with recoil last spring found out lots of degeneration in left side of neck, afraid to shoot in recovery for about 10 months now and would like to get back to shooting your video came in perfect timing. Thanks again. Will check out falcon strike.

[@usnairframer]

Recoil isn't a huge issue for me, but I hunt and shoot trap/skeet regularly with a 12 gauge Benelli M2, and I've had two shoulder surgeries on my right shoulder, so I suspect the impact of the recoil on that shoulder will take its toll sooner rather than later. I've been looking to buy a Falcon Strike pad, but have been procrastinating, and worried it wouldn't fit quite right. This video really helped alleviate most of my worries about that though. Thanks!

[@FYMM69]

Anyone that’s recoil sensitive a Benelli should be their last choice. Those guns are inertia driven and kick way harder than something like a browning or beretta that are gas. I’ve had them all and I bet I’ve had at least 6 different benellis over the years and after breaking my neck in 07 in a bad ATV accident having both my old SX2 and my beloved Benelli cordoba and shooting at my buddies farm for 2 days cleaning up access ducks, we shot over 130 ducks and man I was tired the afternoon of the 2nd day, both guns with me, the heavier and has operated SX2 Was by far the clear winner and as much as my trusty cordoba had been to me, I knew without a doubt i would no longer ever own another inertia 12. That was about 10yrs ago and every time on the sporting clay courses someone offers me to shoot their new Benelli I’ll shoot it but definitely reaffirms they kick like a mule, tnx but no tnx. YMMW

[@usnairframer]

​@@FYMM69 Well, the options available here in Japan are very limited, so Benelli is the way to go. You're not even allowed to try a gun before you buy it here to see if the recoil is too much anyway. I'm also 274 lbs and have quite a bit of muscle so the recoil really doesn't even register to me for the most part. Then again, I'm not out shooting 50 field load slugs in a row for practice here. Though, if the laws were more relaxed I would be shooting far more often.

[@stevekehr6768]

I’m looking for less recoil. When I was young I didn’t even notice. After 40 years of mechanical work with rotator cuff problems, tendinitis etc and still in love with shotgun shooting I need some help. I’ve installed a Kickeez on my TB and a Pachmayr on my Red Label. Both helpful but would love to try the Falcon strike. It may be the ticket.

[@matthewhull9607]

Recoil never stopped me from shooting but everyone can get back on target faster with less recoil. If given a falcanstrike, I would definitely use it. And like you, most shotguns are too "short" in the LOP area

[@chevyon37s]

I bought a Falcon Strike pad for my CZ O/U 12ga and it took the recoil from being slightly uncomfortable after a round of sporting clays to very manageable. It’s not a massive reduction in recoil like you get by putting a muzzle brake or a suppressor on a rifle, but it’s noticeable and certainly takes the sharpness off if you have a hard butt pad now.

[@andydemeo2437]

I have a Remington model 1100 there’s absolutely no recoil pad on the back, just a piece of plastic. I gotta get aFalcon strike for that. They look like great quality.

[@ronzukowski9207]

Would love to try one of these on my 686. Pain never used to bother me. Now with the 686, punch on the face. I sent you the request for the falconstrike on a tsk-c stock. Show a little love for the up north community 🇨🇦

[@tyclifton3425]

Awesome video, I’m in the camp of less is better anymore. 2 shoulder surgeries and potentially having a 3rd surgery on the same arm makes me want to keep the recoil to a minimum. Been looking at these since your first video on them.

[@lancevoorhees7318]

Falcon Strike, after watching many of your videos last year or so, I hate excessive recoil, so I just bought one for a CVC 12 gauge sporting clays over under, like you I loved the gun but after a box of shells I sat it down and really haven’t shot it much because of the recoil I would flinch! So I called Falcon Strike, ended up talking to the owner, he is gentleman and helped pick the right pad! I took my gun and new pad and wanted it done by a gunsmith, I haven’t got it back yet, as soon as I get it, I will go to our local gun club and shoot it! I can’t wait, thanks for your input! I plan to buy one for my beretta 303 trap gun if it works on my over under! And how do you put one on an Franchi Affinity 3, with odd shape at the butt??? Thanks again!

[@joshuaeck2712]

I ordered one for my new benelli m2 after watching your review on the shotgun saying if you where going to run that shotgun you would and a falconstrike on it.

[@joshuagraupman1634]

I could benefit from a falcon strike! The recoil does build up over a day of shooting five stand or sporting clays.

[@jacobcline7076]

The recoil of my Mossberg 535 doesn't usually bother me with my day-to-day loads, but heavy loads get brutal quick.

[@BradenTedford]

I would benefit from a Falcon Strike pad. After duck hunts I normally have a swollen cheek from the recoil. I also messed my shoulder up last October and it has been sore after shooting this year.

[@mikielikeshisa400]

I’m not too macho to admit that I don’t love recoil. Especially between pairs on the sporting clays course. I may consider a falconstrike for an older Citori I have been restoring. Thanks!

[@happymotoring4674]

Just got over my 3rd knee surgery......pain is my freind, bring it on!

[@cwhannah01]

I have a BR110 Sporter. What is the before and after length of pull? I'm thinking about getting a falcon strike.

[@dougk08]

I have had 3 open heart surgeries purchased a Winchester 20 gauge semi SX4 Upland Field, I still getting pretty beat up...any advice would be greatful. Thank you

[@DMC.Photography]

I’m in the middle of, doesn’t bother me but I’m sure a Falcon strike pad would help with recoil and getting on second shots in the blind faster. Great video

[@happymotoring4674]

Love your content, best utuber out there for shotguns.....

[@geoffreymay6964]

I'm 72 with major surgery on rotator cuff and reattached bicep and chest muscle. I bought a Baretta A400 12 gauge and it's a bit hard on the shoulder, but I find myself getting hit in the cheek a lot with the stock. My question is will this pad stop the gun from hitting my cheek or do you think this is a fit problem?

[@stephenjohnson4275]

I am a high volume sporting clay shooter to practice for bird season. My shotgun is a light SxS which is great for hunting but beats me up when shooting clays. After 3 boxes I no longer enjoy it. I’ve tried various gun recoil pads as well as shoulder pads worn in clothing. All help somewhat but nothing solves the problem. Maybe Falcon Strike is the answer? Thanks for your videos, they are very informative.

[@TargetFocusedLife]

A FalconStirke can only help! 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)

[@TheFishingPilot]

Middle of the road - I usually don't even notice it since I'm focused on the other end of the gun. By the way, your review on the Retay Gordion kept me from purchasing one from a local dealer 🙂. If it can't cycle every shell every time then I have no need for it.

[@DD-mg9rf]

I love hunting /shot gunning /shooting sports but I've had my shoulder rebuild twice ,I switched from recoil operated shotguns to gas gun I love my sx4 but less recoil would be great , thinking about ordering one but not cheap but I'm for less recoil myself

[@donaldmcleod7494]

I’m old with a pacemaker that’s next to my shoulder so I can’t have hardly any recoil. Switched to the 410 and sometimes a 3/4oz 20ga load. Btw my 3/4oz 20’s reload works better than the 28ga.

[@helmhunts]

It depends on the gun for me. My waterfowl guns recoil doesn't bother me but shooting my o/u weatherby orion with browning bxd, my shoulder kills. I could see having a recoil pad on that.

[@CrashitFPV]

Browning BPS is kicking with the waterfowl loads

[@rdsattube]

Less recoil is better than more. I’d like to try the falcon strike products on my 12 gauge

[@tjrou2005]

I'm on my 3rd microcore Beretta pad because they keep breaking down (beretta says its from cleaning chemical or bug spray) Next time I need a pad I'll give this a shot.

[@dawnasshootingchannel]

I'm a 14 year old trap shooter & had a shoulder injury a couple of years ago. After 50 rounds, my shoulder starts to hurt pretty bad. I need one!

[@josephnavarro3053]

Being new into the field of trap & skeet, less recoil would be the best!

[@chevyguy1985]

I'd love to try one for me and my daughter. She loves shotguns and I know we would both benefit from this.

[@fuzenzferrer8463]

When u talk about recoil which shotgun cartrigees do you use in uk we use lighter loads 28 gran 27 gram and 24 gram to shoot all sporting clays and all disaplins lots ive these loads are made from easy shooting to high performance try a few find which is comftable

[@jasondavis5793]

I wood love to try a falcon strike recoil pad. After a long day of trap shooting my shoulder really starts to get sore.

[@CFurnace-72]

Is Falcon strike more efficient in recoil reduction than a Sorbothane pad by KE?

[@JamesSaucier-v8f]

Do a segment on the proper shooting glasses. What colors work best in all situations!!! Go deep brother!!!

[@TheMathews00man]

How was it to put on the Franchi? I know the stock is offset a little that's why I am asking. Love your vids.

[@pestlince13]

I'm in the group that has a previous injury. Hyper extended rotator cuff and dislocated shoulder.

[@jeremymatlock2049]

I had a sgoulder replacement do to car accident and had to switch to 20 ga .. every shot hurts so bad makes me cringe ..i have to try something new !!❤

[@matthewmann4165]

I'm definitely in the camp of reducing recoil as much as possible

[@arFredBuild]

I could benefit from less recoil and a Falcon Strike. Good video.

[@shanenewbold8946]

As I am getting older I do notice recoil more, all my hunting is waterfowl so shooting heavier loads, I would like to try a Falcon strike recoil pad.

[@jeffreylocke8808]

Thanks for making this video. The Inflex pad on my 725 Feather is supposed to handle recoil well.

[@FORDEVR]

Got a Falcon Strike for my SX4. Not Impressed.

[@echosierra9990]

Less recoil is always better. I shoot mostly 20 gauge these days, or my SX4 in 12 gauge.

[@Macdaddy22713]

never had an issue with recoil when hunting as I dont really feel it when hunting so i guess that puts me in the "I love recoil" camp lol. Prove me wrong!

[@gregbowers4660]

Going into my later years, recoil is becoming more noticeable, especially on long day at the range. I would like to try one of Falconstrike on my shotgun. I appreciate all of your videos you put out. Keep up the good work!

[@veteranironoutdoors8320]

Im not a fan of recoil. Im not the best shot so a fast follow up shot is very important to me. I’d love to try a falcon strike as ive got a 16ga stevens 555 that fits me like a glove and points wherever im looking when I shoulder it, but man does it kick the crap outta my face, so bad that I wake up with a sore neck the next day after a livley afternoon dove hunt.

[@michaelwalden9258]

Great video! As always. I would benefit from a Falconstrike on my 725.

[@lancelerum6855]

I’m shooting an M2 and haven’t really ever noticed much recoil. Would a Falcon strike help ?

[@derekkoogler5135]

I have a new over and under and it has a bit of a kick and looking to see what settles it down so it is not as bad

[@B.Rempel]

Love the idea you can have less felt recoil but still the same power. Shooting shotgun especially, All that recoil into your shoulder starts getting to you after a few rounds. It kinda scares me to take the gun out knowing I'm gonna get kicked each time I pull that trigger.

[@robertshockley9380]

Falcon Strike . Ireally could use a falcon strike. I have an old shoulder injury and any help would be appreciated.

[@papasplanes.956]

Love your channel and your advice. And thank you for this video. I'm now in the " I hate recoil" group. I'm 64, recently retired and getting back into shooting. I had rotator cuff/torn bicep surgery a year ago and I thought I was ready. My current sporting clays gun is a Beretta 686 and it kicks like a horse. I truly hate shooting it.50 rounds and my shoulder is killing me. So I'm shopping around and looking for advice. I'm even concidering dropping to 20 ga. Or do I install a Falcon Strike ? My BT-99 trap gun is awesome tho and doesn't hurt at all.

[@misterpister3702]

Remington V3 has the nicest factory recoil pad I've ever experienced.

[@cfnaround1585]

You can get used to it, but it can hurt you regardless. I’ve had permanent injuries from excessive recoil from high powered rifles.