RE: shootin talk
i had a h&r break action ,single shot ,3" capible, 12 gauge . got rid of the damn thing , kicks like a mule !!!!!!!!!
went to a remington 870 express magnum (just like the rest of almost EVERYONE i know) i love the gun!!!!
cumquat;
as far as a low power load . you want what they call low brass , or target, or varmin loads . 2-3/4 " prob #6 or #7 shot (target shooting ,small game , rabbits ,doves.....etc)
if you go with 3" loads, they cost more ,they kick more , they are known as high brass , (more for pheasants ,ducks , chuckars, grouse )
they make 3-1/2" loads as well , SOME guns accept , but most the ones i know of dont !
they are pretty much for hunting geese, turkeys ,and larger game
and anything considered as magnum loads are going to be hot as well !