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Remington V3 vs. 11-87
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An acquaintance asked about a "soft-shooting" autoloader.

Which of the above would have the softest recoil impulse given 3" waterfowl loads and 2 3/4" upland loads?

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I test fire both frequently. The V3 is definitely softer IMHO.
 
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Thank you.

Does the V3 feel heavy between the hands?

George


 
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I test fire both frequently. The V3 is definitely softer IMHO.




Well...That's surprising to me.

In simple wood stocked 12 gauge models

The V3 weighs 7-1/4 lbs
The 1187 weighs 8-1/4 lbs

One would think the heavier 1187 would have the lighter felt recoil.


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Ray,

Supposedly, the Versa-Max gas system in the V3 results in less recoil.

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No not heavy but broad. It is thicker due to the bulk of the side saddle gas system. The gun is actually lighter than an 11-87 but apparently the stock design and gas system mitigate felt recoil to me. Can't vouch for others.

Stock design can be a big deal and can trump weight. I once test fired a Griffin and Howe 1903 Springfield sporter in .25-06. It weighed near 10 lbs with scope but would kick your eyeballs into next week.

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Does the V3 feel heavy between the hands?

George
 
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Thank you. I will pass along this information.

George


 
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