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Shotgun for 8-10 year old
Posted on 12/1/19 at 8:35 pm
Posted on 12/1/19 at 8:35 pm
If money isn’t the big factor, what shotgun would you have customized or buy for a youngster 8-10 years old? Mainly focusing on as little recoil as possible.
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Posted on 12/1/19 at 9:03 pm to Duffnshank
Beretta with the kick off system. It really reduces recoil as advertised. My 12 ga with 3.5” #2s kicks like a 20. I’ll bet you can hardly feel a 20.
Posted on 12/1/19 at 9:06 pm to Duffnshank
I started my kid out at that age with a moss berg maverick 20ga. They have a youth model depending how big your kid is, but he was fine with the adult. He’s 18 now and still uses it for small game. It’s been a great gun.
Posted on 12/1/19 at 9:11 pm to Duffnshank
Whatever you buy, purchase reduced recoil shotshells
Posted on 12/1/19 at 9:26 pm to Duffnshank
I am thankful my first gun was a Remington 1100 in 410 at 9. Then got the 20 at 13 and the twelve a few years later. Now the only 1100 I am missing for the collection is the sweet 16.
Not just a gun but a collectible
Not just a gun but a collectible
Posted on 12/1/19 at 9:54 pm to Duffnshank
I started of with the ole trusty single shot 410 then the pump 20 then a pump 12. Then an over under 12 then semi auto 12’s. I was already shoot a pump 20 at that age.
What kind of hunting is it going to be used for?
What kind of hunting is it going to be used for?
Posted on 12/1/19 at 10:19 pm to Duffnshank
Franchi affinity compact in 20 gauge.
My son has one and it’s been flawless. A few other poster’s kid’s have the same.
My son has one and it’s been flawless. A few other poster’s kid’s have the same.
Posted on 12/2/19 at 5:54 am to Duffnshank
Just bought my 12 yr old a Remy 1187 20GA. It has a 21 inch barrel with choke tubes. They quit making but you can find new on GB for around $500
Posted on 12/2/19 at 9:55 am to Duffnshank
first of all go to Academy or Bass PRO etc. with your son and let him hold the gun.
Last year I bought my 10yr a Remington youth wooden 870 express .410
it is a beautiful gun but my little guy just could not handle it because it was too heavy.
This year I bought him the Mossberg 510 Mini Super Bantam Pump-Action Shotgun. He loves this gun, he handles it well, the price point at $279.99 at Academy was fantastic and the safety is visible on top of the gun (most mossbergs are this way) which is great to a 1st time hunter.
get him good ear muffs and you will ready to go!
Last year I bought my 10yr a Remington youth wooden 870 express .410
it is a beautiful gun but my little guy just could not handle it because it was too heavy.
This year I bought him the Mossberg 510 Mini Super Bantam Pump-Action Shotgun. He loves this gun, he handles it well, the price point at $279.99 at Academy was fantastic and the safety is visible on top of the gun (most mossbergs are this way) which is great to a 1st time hunter.
get him good ear muffs and you will ready to go!
Posted on 12/2/19 at 10:00 am to BehindU
Mine hunts with that same Mossberg now, but that damn safety is really tough to turn off. I have trouble at times getting it to go to fire. I was thinking about getting him a different gun bc of this.
Posted on 12/2/19 at 10:06 am to NorthEnd
I noticed that as well before we even shot it. I oiled the hell out the safety and sat on the couch the for an hour at least moving it back and fourth. It is a little smoother now but not perfect by any means. With the safety on top at least I can just reach over and engage it for him if he is having trouble.
Posted on 12/2/19 at 10:06 am to Duffnshank
20 Ga Single shot hammer shotgun. Lightweight. Simple to operate. Reliable. And it will save dad a ton of $$$ on shells. 
On a serious note, they will become better shooters with a single barrel gun. They will actually have to learn to aim accurately to shoot anything with it.
On a serious note, they will become better shooters with a single barrel gun. They will actually have to learn to aim accurately to shoot anything with it.
This post was edited on 12/2/19 at 10:09 am
Posted on 12/2/19 at 10:07 am to Lonnie Utah
I have a 410 single shot it’s just a hammer action and don’t like the thought of him having to let the hammer down just yet.
Posted on 12/2/19 at 10:09 am to Lonnie Utah
we have a single shot break barrel .410 as well....he almost quit hunting before he even started by shooting this gun.
It probably kicks harder than my Beretta A400 lol
It probably kicks harder than my Beretta A400 lol
Posted on 12/2/19 at 10:09 am to Duffnshank
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don’t like the thought of him having to let the hammer down just yet.
Gotcha. I understand where you're coming from.
Posted on 12/2/19 at 10:16 am to Duffnshank
Weatherby SA-08 20ga Compact or Tristar Viper G2 will be next purchase for him
Posted on 12/2/19 at 10:33 am to BehindU
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It probably kicks harder than my Beretta A400 lol
I’m almost certain you’re right about this. I shot that 410 in the back yard the other day and I surely didn’t remember that thing kicking as bad as it does.
Posted on 12/2/19 at 11:04 am to Duffnshank
A .410 would be an exercise in frustration.
It's absolutely the hardest gauge to shoot successfully.
It's absolutely the hardest gauge to shoot successfully.
Posted on 12/2/19 at 11:49 am to Duffnshank
My young boys at ages 6, 7, or 8 at the time started with either a single shot 410 or a 20ga pump. The 410 really seemed to have more of a punch than the 20 ga.
If you want them to eventually hit clays, then go for a 20 ga and a set of chokes. Have fun.
If you want them to eventually hit clays, then go for a 20 ga and a set of chokes. Have fun.
Posted on 12/2/19 at 4:42 pm to Duffnshank
Anyone ever had any experience with an escort 20 gauge?
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