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Youth 410 Or 20 Gauge
Posted on 5/26/20 at 9:35 pm
Posted on 5/26/20 at 9:35 pm
Looking to get my soon to be 8yr old a youth shotgun but can’t decide on which one. Gun would be used for squirrel/rabbit. We don’t duck hunt.
Also would y’all recommend a pump or semi-auto? Thanks!
Also would y’all recommend a pump or semi-auto? Thanks!
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Posted on 5/26/20 at 9:38 pm to WillFerrellisking
Shouldn’t be a decision. .410 is more for experts even though so many kids were started on one, me included.
Get your kid a .20.
ETA: I bought my son a Franchi Affinity compact.
He’s since graduated to my SBE2 and he got a Browning Citori for his birthday this year (he uses it for his trap team).
Get your kid a .20.
ETA: I bought my son a Franchi Affinity compact.
He’s since graduated to my SBE2 and he got a Browning Citori for his birthday this year (he uses it for his trap team).
This post was edited on 5/26/20 at 9:46 pm
Posted on 5/26/20 at 9:39 pm to WillFerrellisking
Youth Remington wingmaster 870 28 gauage, pump
Posted on 5/26/20 at 9:42 pm to WillFerrellisking
20 gauge auto, it will kick less than a pump and he will be able to hit more with it than a 410.
Posted on 5/26/20 at 9:59 pm to Ol boy
Agree with this view. Both my boys used a Franchi has operated 20 and it still works perfectly. I used a 410 growing up and it was very hard to hit flying game and made me quite frustrated. Would not get it unless he is win shy and recoil shy. If that’s the case he can graduate up to the 20. Just be flexible
Posted on 5/26/20 at 10:13 pm to WillFerrellisking
Semi auto 20 gauge. Son killed two wood ducks with one shot when he was a kid. The auto will reduce the recoil.
Posted on 5/27/20 at 6:55 am to WillFerrellisking
get him a 20 pump
Posted on 5/27/20 at 7:23 am to WillFerrellisking
20 gauge is more forgiving than .410.
Posted on 5/27/20 at 7:31 am to WillFerrellisking
The biggest issue with the gun is the length of the gun in relation to the kid. If the kid can’t hold the gun properly due to the length of they can’t carry the gun in the woods during the hunt due to the weight, then that is the biggest problem.
Every kid is different in strength and height.
Every kid is different in strength and height.
Posted on 5/27/20 at 7:33 am to WillFerrellisking
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Looking to get my soon to be 8yr old a youth shotgun but can’t decide on which one. Gun would be used for squirrel/rabbit.
Get him a 20 gauge single shot with a wooden stock. Will kick the shite out of him but when he learns to shoot it he will never be scared of another gun in his life.
Posted on 5/27/20 at 8:13 am to WillFerrellisking
I’d go with a .20ga, cheaper ammo and it’s easier to find by a long shot. As for which gun that depends on what he can handle. Weight is a big factor on a younger kid. If he can’t hold it up for a little bit to find the squirrel in the tree, he won’t be accurate with it. A recoil pad is a must.
Posted on 5/27/20 at 8:32 am to wickowick
He’s a short lil fella so I’ll have to get a shorter barreled gun.
Thanks for the responses gang. Now I’ll have figure out which gun.
Thanks for the responses gang. Now I’ll have figure out which gun.
Posted on 5/27/20 at 8:35 am to WillFerrellisking
20 gauge gas autoloader will kick less may be able to find a light weight model to go along with a youth size. It's a gun he could use even as an adult for upland and small game hunting.
Posted on 5/27/20 at 8:40 am to WillFerrellisking
410 single shot to start with at that age. A pump down the line is best once they learn more safely with a gun. 
Posted on 5/27/20 at 8:52 am to 007mag
LINK I'd do something like this and upgrade depending on budget.
Having been the oldest I started on an H&R 410 and my younger brother started with a Rem 1100 Lt-20, he had a much more successful beginning than I and he still has a useable gun my 410 is just a spot filler in the safe. Use an air rifle and repetition to teach gun safety and outfit him with a good shotgun to teach hunting skills.
Having been the oldest I started on an H&R 410 and my younger brother started with a Rem 1100 Lt-20, he had a much more successful beginning than I and he still has a useable gun my 410 is just a spot filler in the safe. Use an air rifle and repetition to teach gun safety and outfit him with a good shotgun to teach hunting skills.
This post was edited on 5/27/20 at 8:52 am
Posted on 5/27/20 at 8:53 am to WillFerrellisking
Seen several Dad’s using a 28 guage auto as the intro gun. Lighter than 20 and almost no recoil.
Posted on 5/27/20 at 9:05 am to WillFerrellisking
my first shotgun was an ithaca model 37 ultra featherlight 20 ga 2-3/4". it was perfect for a kid and its still my favorite shotgun i own
Posted on 5/27/20 at 9:46 am to MrWhipple
Yeah I would recommend the 28 gauge all day every day for an 8 year old who is just getting into hunting live game...from there work up to a 20
Posted on 5/27/20 at 9:47 am to WillFerrellisking
My pops started my brother and i on 410s and 20 gauges. I was stuck with the 410 and my brother had the 20 gauge. We were both small kids but could handle the recoil from the .870 20 gauge no problem. My brother shot circles around me then but now that we are on an even playing field gun wise i'm the better shot.
Posted on 5/27/20 at 9:58 am to cgrand
My first non single shot shotgun was the same model Ithaca except in 12 ga, very lite but could pack a kick.
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