Best Shotgun for a Youngster?
February 18th, 2010 by eranio
My wife’s cousin is getting ready to go on his first pheasant hunt over Thanksgiving weekend. What’s the best choice of a shotgun type for him? Single shot, double, pump, etc.?
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February 18th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Children’s bones and musculature is still developing. So you want a gun that won’t hurt them, and which makes hunting fun. Generally, that means a 20 gauge gas auto.
I’ve written an entire article about choosing a kid’s first gun. You can find it at http://www.the-outdoor-sports-advisor.com/upland-hunting-firstgun.html.
February 18th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Single shot 20 guage youth model "if he is small."
February 18th, 2010 at 12:00 am
without knowing how young exactly, i would suggest a 410 single shot for safety reasons as well as the recoil factor. If he is good with guns, a pump is always fun to use for anyone, so maybe a 410 pump.
Something cute would be a snake charmer 410 as they are made for hip shooting for adults to kill snakes, if it shouldered well it would be a very nice size weapon for a young one. It is choked for snakes so the only question would be is it enough choke to handle trying to take down a bird. Would be worth a try i think as they are pretty cheap.
So, bottom line i would stick with a 410 for starters unless he is like over 12/13 and of the stature to handle a little bigger weapon.
Good luck, have fun, and happy hunting!
February 18th, 2010 at 12:00 am
single shot 20 gage can be used as a slug gun to
February 18th, 2010 at 12:00 am
20 gauge pump frig im a great big guy and id take a 20 gauge over a 12 anyday
February 18th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Remington 870 20 guage youth model, its a pump action and it worked great for my little sister
February 18th, 2010 at 12:00 am
A 410 SINGLE SHOT I USE TO USE ONE
February 18th, 2010 at 12:00 am
i agree with brook e ok tu eddie GOOD HUNTING!!!!!