Shot a little buck a couple weeks ago with my trusty Marlin Slugmaster, so far, so good. However, the next day I noticed something funky with my vision in my left eye. Long story short - detached retina/eye surgery.
Doc doesn't think the recoil caused it but I don't want to take any chances because I have a lot of the risk factors and don't want to go through this again! So, I'm thinking about getting a new gun for deer hunting that has a lot less recoil than my 12 ga. bolt action. Looking for suggestions. I have a muzzy that I shoot with 100 gr. and I may just use it from now on, however, I'm intrigued by the .44's and maybe a single shot (20 gauge) bull barrel like the H&R.
Ballistics are a factor in my decision too, but, I don't care about shooting more than 75 yards. What do you think?
Doc doesn't think the recoil caused it but I don't want to take any chances because I have a lot of the risk factors and don't want to go through this again! So, I'm thinking about getting a new gun for deer hunting that has a lot less recoil than my 12 ga. bolt action. Looking for suggestions. I have a muzzy that I shoot with 100 gr. and I may just use it from now on, however, I'm intrigued by the .44's and maybe a single shot (20 gauge) bull barrel like the H&R.
Ballistics are a factor in my decision too, but, I don't care about shooting more than 75 yards. What do you think?