Its ok we've all been there not knowing whats up and down about the sport.. and if ur dad has been a long time hunter he knows this as well and will help u thru most of it... Like i havent quite learned that getting out of the boat to early not to hit land always results in me being up to my hips in mud
Shotgun tips.
Heavier gun = less recoil
Larger Ga. = more recoil
(Gauge is the number of lead balls equal to the dia. of the barrel to make 1lbs)
Steel Shot = less recoil
Semi-Auto Action = less recoil (semi-auto action takes some of the recoil)
Shot size = depends
(the larger the number the smaller the shot, smaller shot less recoil)
Recoil Reducer Pad = less recoil
Ducks = Adrinaline = recoil ?! theres recoil?!