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Shotgun for my 14 year old son
Posted on 10/30/19 at 8:02 pm
Posted on 10/30/19 at 8:02 pm
Looking to get a shotgun for my 14 year old son. I am not very familiar with shotguns especially pump action as I have always just shot crack barrels. He has some Bass Pro cards he wants to put up towards one. I figured I would get a 12 gauge for him but wasn't sure of brands and models I should look at. The budget is between $300-$500.
I saw Bass Pro has some Stoeger's and Benelli's within that budget. Any input is greatly appreciated.
Update on page 2
I saw Bass Pro has some Stoeger's and Benelli's within that budget. Any input is greatly appreciated.
Update on page 2
This post was edited on 2/2/21 at 6:55 pm
Posted on 10/30/19 at 8:06 pm to LSUDAN1
Most important thing for shotguns is fit IMO.
Is he still growing? Being able to adjust length of pull could be an important consideration.![](https://images.tigerdroppings.com/Images/Icons/Iconcheers.gif)
Is he still growing? Being able to adjust length of pull could be an important consideration.
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This post was edited on 10/30/19 at 8:21 pm
Posted on 10/30/19 at 8:09 pm to LSUDAN1
It your wanting a pump , get a benelli nova . Kind of heavy , maybe 20 gauge if he is on the small side .
Posted on 10/30/19 at 8:18 pm to Tigre85
Good 20 will last him for quite a few years.
I was a giant kid so I had a 12. My friend shot a 20.
My dad just gave me an old Remington wingmaster 20g pump and it's so damn nice. Looks brand fricking new.
You can get a nice 20g for that price point. Shop used you can get a real nice one. He's going to try them.
Remember if it's cold and he's wearing a jacket it's going to shorten his pull. Hell have to bring the butt up and out to get to shoulder.
I was a giant kid so I had a 12. My friend shot a 20.
My dad just gave me an old Remington wingmaster 20g pump and it's so damn nice. Looks brand fricking new.
You can get a nice 20g for that price point. Shop used you can get a real nice one. He's going to try them.
Remember if it's cold and he's wearing a jacket it's going to shorten his pull. Hell have to bring the butt up and out to get to shoulder.
Posted on 10/30/19 at 8:24 pm to LSUDAN1
got my Wingmaster 40 years ago and still shoot it today.
Posted on 10/30/19 at 8:25 pm to wickowick
Open to 20 gauge. He is 5'-3". He is small for his age but is starting to hit his growing spurt in the past year.
Posted on 10/30/19 at 8:29 pm to LSUDAN1
I got a supernova back in 2008. Still works great.
It's a good first shotgun. Some think it's ugly, but it's very versatile. I've used it dove hunting, turkey hunting, and almost everything else in between.
It's a good first shotgun. Some think it's ugly, but it's very versatile. I've used it dove hunting, turkey hunting, and almost everything else in between.
This post was edited on 10/30/19 at 8:41 pm
Posted on 10/30/19 at 8:50 pm to LSUDAN1
I saved up and bought an 870 Express 12 guage when I was 15. I've had it for about 20 years now. I've used it as a spear, a paddle, a club, and a gun. The only time it ever gave me trouble was when it spent a few hours underwater and the wood swole up so much I couldnt cycle it. its killed 20 or so Turky, a few deer, quite a few ducks, a million dove, and a bunch of squirrels. They are cheap enough to where if he doesnt like it or doesnt fit just buy home something else.
Posted on 10/30/19 at 8:58 pm to Loup
He would mainly use it for Turkey season.
Posted on 10/30/19 at 9:12 pm to LSUDAN1
If you get a Remington, DO NOT GET A NEW ONE.
If you can find one that’s 20 yrs old and in good shape, go for it.
If you get a new one you will constantly be fighting rust on the gun.
If you can find one that’s 20 yrs old and in good shape, go for it.
If you get a new one you will constantly be fighting rust on the gun.
Posted on 10/30/19 at 9:14 pm to bbvdd
870s aren’t what they used to be. Super novas can be really heavy too. I would go for a moss Berg if you can. Honestly with the loads that they have for turkey today, a 20 would be just fine for him too.
Posted on 10/30/19 at 9:17 pm to keyboard_warrior9
quote:
870s aren’t what they used to be
Posted on 10/30/19 at 9:20 pm to thejudge
quote:. I am jealous
dad just gave me an old Remington wingmaster 20g pump and it's so damn nice. Looks brand fricking new.
Posted on 10/31/19 at 8:20 am to LSUDAN1
Get him a 12 ga pump nova 870 will both be fine just get light loads if it kicks put a recoil pad on it and some weight in the stock
Posted on 10/31/19 at 8:50 am to weagle99
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Most important thing for shotguns is fit IMO.
...and the Benelli Nova can't be adjusted. Stock and receiver are all one piece. I had one for a while. Was a great gun except it didn't fit me and I couldn't hit a barn with it.
In your price range.
Semi Auto: Stoeger M3000 12ga or M3020 20ga.
Mossberg 930 12ga, or SA-20 20ga.
Pump: Rem 870, Mossberg 500, Winchester SXP.
If you have a Cabela's nearby, check their used guns and see what kind of deal you might find there. I rarely buy a new gun anymore if I can find a lightly used one for less money.
Posted on 10/31/19 at 6:51 pm to ducksnbass
My 20 gauge pump recoils harder than my 12 gauge semiautomatic.
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