I recently purchased a Stevens 555 Enhanced based on my fondness of Savage rifles. I looked over the shotgun at the NRA show in Atlanta and thought it seemed a little light, but talked with several 555 users who were standing around and they all commented that recoil was not an issue. My local dealer ordered the gun for me the next week. I have taken the gun to the range 3 or 4 times shooting mostly 5 stand and trap. I am very disappointed with the amount of recoil. After one round of trap, my shoulder has had all it can take! The gun might be OK for hunting, but my main use is shooting clays.

Has anyone had any success reducing recoil on the Stevens 555 Enhanced? I am torn between taking it to my gunsmith to add weight or selling it and starting over.

Comments welcome g.lee.barnett@gmail.com