I ended up buying my son a Benelli Montefeltro youth 20 ga with a matching full size butt stock when they had them in a special package deal. But I also was looking at the Legacy Sports Escort 20 gauge youth. It seemed to be very well made and was only about $450. Chromed lined barrel, Turkish Walnut stock or composite and shoots 3". Franchi also had a good looking youth gun. Frick Remington.

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Posted by wickowick

Head of Island

Member since Dec 2006

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Posted on 7/21/13 at 6:20 pm to StinkDog12

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How much that set ya back wick?

Bud's has them for ~$750

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Posted by StinkDog12

TW, TX

Member since Nov 2006

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Posted on 7/21/13 at 6:24 pm to wickowick

I figured it was at least 7strong.

I'll make that call in the next few months. I'd just hate to spend too much on something that he messes up. Might go elcheapo on the 1st one and then get him something a little nicer later.

Thanks for the info.

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Posted by Capt ST

Hotel California

Member since Aug 2011

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Posted on 7/21/13 at 8:20 pm to LongDuckDong

Get a Tristar auto.

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Posted by Bullredbf

thibodaux

Member since Feb 2013

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Posted on 7/21/13 at 10:34 pm to Polar Pop

+1 on the ithaca i u can find one. Was my first duck gun and still use for teal season. Almost no kick and has never failed me. Would likely have to find a used on though. I beleive benelli also makes a youth 20 nova

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Posted by thelsutigers

Dallas, TX

Member since Nov 2009

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Posted on 7/21/13 at 10:36 pm to LongDuckDong

I learned on a .410 single shot. You learn to hit your target or get used to seeing it run away.

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Posted by hogdaddy

Krotz Springs

Member since Feb 2010

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Posted on 7/22/13 at 12:01 pm to LongDuckDong

Found this ad on LA Sportman.

Remington 870 Express 20 ga - $225.00
Remington 870 Express 20 ga pump. Wood stock, 28' vent rib barrel with mod. screw in choke. Receiver and barrel in very good condition. Few scrapes with minimal finish wear at angles. Excellent bore. Stock and forearm in very good condition with a few scrapes and one 3/8' long dent. Overall a clean gun in very good condition with no operating problems. 225-243-7980 south of Denham Springs.

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