neil w Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 my 7 year old son has taken an interest in shotguns . he would like to try clay pigeon shooting at the local club . i want to purchase a single barrel gun for him . in your view what would be best 410 or 28 gauge to get him started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Fox Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) I think it really depends on His size & strength? Edited January 25, 2012 by Devon Fox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 my 7 year old son has taken an interest in shotguns . he would like to try clay pigeon shooting at the local club . i want to purchase a single barrel gun for him . in your view what would be best 410 or 28 gauge to get him started I would go the 28g route, it is a little more forgiving. Rossi do a nice little hammer gun that is reasonably priced. Contact wabbit bosher he had one for sale a short while ago. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 A mate sells Morgan .410 single barrel £115 and 28b o/u multi choke £370 all new 2 year warranty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil w Posted January 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 thanks for your replies , and information regarding sellers . i think 28g is proberly the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayman Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Not so sure myself. At 7yrs he's unlikely to have the upper body weight and strength to support an U/O 28g. At this age, they key is to instil gun confidence and safe handling. Its hard to safely handle a gun that's too big and heavy, and the lack of control will add to the miss ratio - maybe causing a lack of confidence. ' At 7yrs, a small single 410 with a very short stock, 12" or so, should be light enough for a proper stance. It wont take too long for all the right training to become instilled and he can move up to a heavier double barrelled 28g. Personally I think, from an age of 7yrs this should be taken in stages starting with a 410 single. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Not so sure myself. At 7yrs he's unlikely to have the upper body weight and strength to support an U/O 28g. At this age, they key is to instil gun confidence and safe handling. Its hard to safely handle a gun that's too big and heavy, and the lack of control will add to the miss ratio - maybe causing a lack of confidence. ' At 7yrs, a small single 410 with a very short stock, 12" or so, should be light enough for a proper stance. It wont take too long for all the right training to become instilled and he can move up to a heavier double barrelled 28g. Personally I think, from an age of 7yrs this should be taken in stages starting with a 410 single. or a single barrel 28g, perhaps I should have made myself a little clearer thanks for your replies , and information regarding sellers . i think 28g is proberly the way to go. whereabout s are you. I have short stock .410 not being used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayman Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Yes, a single 28 with 12" pull and 26" barrels might be OK if the lad's not slight in build - but finding one will be hard, while there's loads of bolt action 410s out there around the £100 +/- mark depending on condition. 28g are fantastic guns, but I'd think it easier and cheaper to start 410 single and when he's ready for 28gauge , go to an U/O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil w Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 thanks clayman & bakerboy .. i know what you are saying , he is short wee fella but very strong for his age . he can lift his eleven year old brother off the ground . i live in west dumbatonshire scotland .. bakerboy the short stocked 410 iam interested could you please give me more info on this and price please . thanks again for your replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 28 is a great bore and will out last a 410. A single will be better weight wise than an ou but soon he will be after that second barrel. So a cheaper single if you can find one would be better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo33 Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 (edited) Personally I would recommend a .410. Light fast and easy to source. Readily available in 26" barrels and short stock. It will teach him about accuracy and range, a great foundation :good: And before anyone jumps on the post, its a more than capable calibre Have a look at both singles and doubles. There is very little extra weight in the double and as said, he will long for the xtra barrel before long. Exciting times for him. :yes: Edited January 26, 2012 by turbo33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil w Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 good points guys .. he is leaning over me at moment asking dad . HAVE YOU GOT ME A GUN .. errm mm will do soon son .. he has defo got the bug . just like his dad when i was his age .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 410 is a good little round and works well. A 28 will last longer to start with he will only fire 12-18g anyway but the 28 can grow in load upto 25g even 28g if it must Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 A small tip if you will take it , start him off on balloons blowing in a gentle wind if you have your own permission Good to have one to one time and keep an eye on his safety out of prying eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 thanks clayman & bakerboy .. i know what you are saying , he is short wee fella but very strong for his age . he can lift his eleven year old brother off the ground . i live in west dumbatonshire scotland .. bakerboy the short stocked 410 iam interested could you please give me more info on this and price please . thanks again for your replies I was thinking long term loan, no charge. The rfd cost £25.00 my end, not sure at yours, and then the same to return when you have finished, you could buy a .410, for £50.00. But if you want to progress, drop me a PM and away we go Or you could contact wabbitbosher, he is excellent on this sort of gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maidment78 Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Why buy short stoch? Just get a full length then cut it down in 1" strips till the right size, as he grows add the strips one at a time. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Why buy short stoch? Just get a full length then cut it down in 1" strips till the right size, as he grows add the strips one at a time. Just a thought. Thats the way my .410 comes or goes :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil w Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 A small tip if you will take it , start him off on balloons blowing in a gentle wind if you have your own permission Good to have one to one time and keep an eye on his safety out of prying eyes magman thanks for that . i would have never of thought of that idea . will give it a go . previous sunday i was trying to shoot clays i think i was the balloon behind the gun . i think we all have days like that :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 A small tip if you will take it , start him off on balloons blowing in a gentle wind if you have your own permission Good to have one to one time and keep an eye on his safety out of prying eyes magman thanks for that . i would have never of thought of that idea . will give it a go . previous sunday i was trying to shoot clays i think i was the balloon behind the gun . i think we all have days like that :( Make sure you have a go first and MISS gives the lad bragging rights to his mum and co Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil w Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Yeah, give him a bit more self confidence/self esteem or as you say bragging rights. to slag me at the dinner table .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatK100 Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 If he's anything like my lad he will soon the better that you genuinely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruairidh Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 I have just started taking my 11 year old son; been borrowing a 28 bore s/s, I am in the same position, thought long and hard about .410 or 28 bore. In the end I used him as an excuse and got a 20g silver pigeon. It's too heavy for him but fits me lovely!!So now think I will get a single barrel .410 till he is old enough to not be put off by the silver pigeon's wieght. He has had some lesson at Hodnet (they are brilliant down there) and I would say he is already a better shot than me!. Great tip about the balloons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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