hey good idea but im with jscottevans never really worried about recoil that much

I may try this out and see if it helps take a little bite off those 3 1/2's. I invested in a good limbsaver recoil pad for my pump gun, and it has helped alot.

For ByeByeBambi: As a couple of other folks said, you'll at least get a ticket if caught without a plug in your gun in all the states I'm familiar with...and in Washington a guy might also lose his shotgun. Washington State game wardens absolutely don't cut any slack.

For Bluehawk: Weight is weight regardless of form, but a solid lead (or steel) bar might also bust out the forward endcap upon recoil shock over time.

Gonna try this. Recoil started catching up with me as I approached 60, just bought a supercell for my 870. To ByeByeBambi - don't know about your state, but an unplugged gun in Missouri will make you eligible for a donation to the state treasury.

Interesting...I wonder how solid lead inserted into the pipe would dampen recoil of my slug gun?

Hey ByeByeBambi -- make sure you introduce your dumb self to me next time you're out hunting. I'll not only confiscate & destroy your gun, but I'll put your butt in jail, fine you into the poorhouse, and revoke your right to hunt for life... If you have no respect for the rules, you've got no business in the field. Go home, grow up, and come back when you've got a clue.

I made these changes to fit my 3 1/2" Mossberg 835.Glued cap on one end of pipe. Turned Dia. of pipe down about 1/64" for the spring to slide over it easier.Filled with lead shot. Other end of pipe I pluged with a wooden dowel.Pinned plug by drilling hole through pipe and plug and inserting a nail. Cut nail flush with pipe.Insert spring over plugged end of pipe and reinstall in gun. Works Great. toolnife--this would be a 1 piece plug.

I actually reached here by accident and was surprised to see information about how to lighten the shotgun's recoil for duck hunting with a magazine plug. Now, although I do like to eat meats like duck, and especially if it's cooked on a coal grill and not electric griddle like the griddles in this site: http://www.electricgriddlereviews.net/
On the other hand, I did eat food that was cooked on the cuisinart griddle and it was pretty tasty. Anyhow, I hope to find more good articles on this site.