What 10 ga? The Ithaca 10 and Remington SP-10 have dramatically less recoil than any 12 ga because of their gas systems and the fact they weigh almost 11 poundsI can say this, I started with a 10 gauge years ago and it was an absolute killer on both ends. I went with a 12 gauge 3 1/2 magnums for several years, not much better on recoil. Now I have a 20 gauge and a 410 in the Stevens 301 and I can’t imagine finding anything better than these guns. The 410 Will kill at 50 east with a stock choke. Don’t see how it can get much better if you’re looking for lightweight and low recoil.