Technique matters way more than equipment

[Shelby]

I was getting punished by recoil until someone showed me I was leaning back. I fixed my stance and suddenly it's manageable. Your body position makes a huge difference. Did anyone teach you proper shotgun stance?

 

[fresh_prince]

Nobody taught me at first, and my shoulder hurt because of it. Once I leaned into the gun and stood correctly, the recoil did not feel so bad.