guns for young shots

[delburt0]

good morning all, i am writing this as i am looking for a small shotgun prefrebly 20b for my son he is 10 yrs old and has taken a keen interest in clay shooting, although he has been shooting with me for 3 years rough,wildfowling,foxing,stalking,

he is wanting a gun to call his own "so to speak" for him to use under the stricktest of supervision most of my guns are at least 30" this is proving a little wavy to say the least even though he his a excellent shot for his age i would like to bring him on with a gun that fitted his size

this forum is all new to me this is the 1st time i have posted anything hope to get any ideas and suggestions soon

regards all..

[B25Modelman]

Under coaching guidance (not mine) my son, when 9 years old, started on my Browning A1 27 1/2" and had no problems.

 

He had not shot before using it for the first time.

 

In addition, you could and can buy light 12 load cartridges and thus save a little on having to buy another gun later.

[SXPhil]

This is a great gun for a youngster

[HDAV]

Problem with youngsters is they grow.... A cut down gun devalues and then ends up too short in a few years a lightweight 12 allows for soft 21g carts and with barrels around 26" the balance won't be all wrong ( with a shorter stock) something like a miroku 800 skeet gun is cheap to find and you can fit a shorter stock keep the original for when he grows, http://www.guntrader.co.uk/mobile/gunDetail.php?NewGunID=0709220955351474&skipNo=0&perPage=60&Filter%5BNewType%5D%5B%5D=Shotgun&Filter%5BNewMechanism%5D%5B%5D=Over+and+Under&Filter%5BCalibre%5D%5B%5D=12+gauge&Filter%5BMake%5D%5B%5D=Miroku&sortField=poa&sortOrder=asc a cut down stock with a good recoil pad or ideally an adjustable recoil reducer and comb so it can be adjusted to him as he grows.

Edited May 30, 2011 by HDAV

[mad1]

my son uses a shortened 20g cooey he gets on okay with it but its still a bit heavy to swing and keep momentum i am lookin for a 410 for him instead its a lot lighter but on the down side it does not put as much lead in the air

[HDAV]

my son uses a shortened 20g cooey he gets on okay with it but its still a bit heavy to swing and keep momentum i am lookin for a 410 for him instead its a lot lighter but on the down side it does not put as much lead in the air

28 gauge is good middle ground (between .410 and 20) but not cheap (carts or guns) http://www.guntrader.co.uk/mobile/gunDetail.php?NewGunID=110506114432000&skipNo=0&perPage=60&Filter%5BNewType%5D%5B%5D=Shotgun&Filter%5BNewMechanism%5D%5B%5D=Over+and+Under&Filter%5BCalibre%5D%5B%5D=28+gauge&sortField=poa&sortOrder=asc

other option is a single barrel lighter and cheaper ok for learning no good for comps tho......

Edited May 30, 2011 by HDAV

[Alex1Nat2]

Hi there,

I had a similiar problem 3 years ago (12 & 9 year olds)

Lightweight 20b & 21gm cartridges seemed to be the answer but the cartridges are expensive.

I eventually found a 12b Franchi Falconet. Not sure what metal they are made from but only weights 6.25lbs so same as 20b.

They have 26" barrels so ideal & with 21gm cartridges they dont kick too much.

Only problem is the Franchi's are quite rare but still cheap (mine cost £275 & the now 12 year old still uses it!)

Unfortunately the now 15 year old has his eye on my Beretta.

Looks like a good excuse for me to buy a new gun!!!