Wow- that's getting down into Ithaca Featherlight territory. Shoot a box of 2&3/4" Express loads through that M31 and let me know how the recoil effect was- like my 7&1/2 lb. 12 gauge M12's, the 3" Mag is 8&1/2 lbs. with the lead weight removed from the butt cavity. RWTF


"The field is the touchstone of the man"..