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Light weight youth shotgun?
Posted on 2/25/24 at 4:19 pm
Posted on 2/25/24 at 4:19 pm
So I made the mistake back at a Christmas buying my 9 yo a Tristar viper G2 youth model 20ga.
The problem with it is the gun is a little front heavy with a 24” barrel and 13” LOP. She can’t hold it up long enough to make a good shot.
It’s a sweet little gun though and she will grow into it. Just not yet. She’s a little bit on the small side of average compared to the other girls in her class at school.
What I’m looking for is another 20ga with a shorter barrel like 22” and a 12” LOP possibly an O/U that she can handle a little better. Not going with a .410 for two reasons. First it is in my opinion an expert’s gun and holds too tight of a pattern for a beginner. Secondly she is not afraid of recoil. she shoots all my rifles and hand guns like a champ.
If anybody has any experience with getting a small frame youth shooter on a shotgun I’d like to know what models y’all put them on to start.
The problem with it is the gun is a little front heavy with a 24” barrel and 13” LOP. She can’t hold it up long enough to make a good shot.
It’s a sweet little gun though and she will grow into it. Just not yet. She’s a little bit on the small side of average compared to the other girls in her class at school.
What I’m looking for is another 20ga with a shorter barrel like 22” and a 12” LOP possibly an O/U that she can handle a little better. Not going with a .410 for two reasons. First it is in my opinion an expert’s gun and holds too tight of a pattern for a beginner. Secondly she is not afraid of recoil. she shoots all my rifles and hand guns like a champ.
If anybody has any experience with getting a small frame youth shooter on a shotgun I’d like to know what models y’all put them on to start.
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Posted on 2/25/24 at 4:25 pm to Griffindawg
Check out the franchi youth guns. I have one for my girls but I shoot it quail hunting too
Posted on 2/25/24 at 4:37 pm to Jaspermac
Speaking of youth guns, anyone know of a camo pistol grip for a 870 20ga? Been looking to convert an old 20 into a turkey gun but can’t find one that isn’t “tactical” looking.
Posted on 2/25/24 at 4:43 pm to Jaspermac
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Check out the franchi youth guns
I looked at the franchi affinity youth and the Winchester SX4 youth they were both around $1000 and size and weight wise pretty close to this one which was $800 so I saved a few dollars.
Which franchi model do you have ?
Posted on 2/25/24 at 5:11 pm to Griffindawg
The 720 youth compact. Wood/blue
Posted on 2/25/24 at 5:53 pm to Griffindawg
I bought my son the Franchi Affinity Compact.
The gun has been spectacular and this past year I put a full size stock on it.
That being said, she may not be able to hold the Franchi up for long either until she builds her strength. I’ve been a coach in my son’s trap team for the past several years. Kids start in middle school and many 1st year kids struggle holding the gun.
They have to work on it. Every night they’re instructed to do 100 lifts (shouldering the gun and put it down).
The gun has been spectacular and this past year I put a full size stock on it.
That being said, she may not be able to hold the Franchi up for long either until she builds her strength. I’ve been a coach in my son’s trap team for the past several years. Kids start in middle school and many 1st year kids struggle holding the gun.
They have to work on it. Every night they’re instructed to do 100 lifts (shouldering the gun and put it down).
Posted on 2/25/24 at 7:28 pm to Griffindawg
Mossberg mini super bantam is what you’re looking for.
Posted on 2/25/24 at 7:38 pm to Griffindawg
Stoeger M3020 youth model.
Posted on 2/25/24 at 7:42 pm to Griffindawg
If she’s not strong enough to hold it up then a 20ga is going to be too much recoil. Needs a 410. Been there, done that.
Posted on 2/25/24 at 8:21 pm to Griffindawg
I do not recommend going with O/U for that young and small frame as recoil will be more. 20ga auto or pump is way to go.
I grew up with a single shot until 15. The first time I shot a A-5 20ga I never looked back at single shot, recoil was night and day better.
I grew up with a single shot until 15. The first time I shot a A-5 20ga I never looked back at single shot, recoil was night and day better.
Posted on 2/25/24 at 8:37 pm to Matt225
Recoil was why I went with the gas semi auto in the first place. Kicks pretty light. I have heard that mossberg mini bantam kicks like a mule. I just need to get her on something she can swing at a moving target. She doesn’t seem to be bothered by recoil at all.
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