a semi-auto will kick less than any pump action or single or double barrel . part of the recoil is used to operate the bolt which is what kicks out the shell that was just fired . from my experience a 12 guage semi-auto (gas operated) has the same recoil as a 20 guage pump or single shot . oh and also the lighter the gun the heavier the kick . that goes for rifle , shotgun, or handgun .
i guess thats why rekluse clutches are so popular in the woods lol
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