DirtyDeeds Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 I'm going for a sporting round, and maybe some flurries, at Waltham Abbey this Sunday. My daughter is 13 and has said that she would like t come along to watch and possibly have a try. Is she too young? Is there an age limit on shotguns, or is it just related to the guage depending on your size/build? She's the tallest in her class and is often mistaken for a 6th former - I'm an average 5'8" and if she wears heels..... I have to look up at her! Could she shoot a 12g with subs cartridges, or would a 20g be the limit? Cheers, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirky640 Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 take her along mate she will love it and cant see any reason why she couldnt have a go if she wants have a great day kirky B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_k Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 yeah i agree. take her along the worst thing that could happen is she doesnt like it i started shooting at the ripe old age of 10 and that was at potatos! lol dad wood throw them at me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagsy Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 I sometimes take my daughters (8 & 10) to a local shoot, they use a 410 and enjoy a box of cartridges each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDeeds Posted January 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 Cheers - I'll take her. But will a 12g firing subs be OK, or should I start her with a 20g? There's a girl having lessons who regularly fires a 20g but my daughter's way stockier. As I say, she's my height, and I think this year she'll be needing yet another pair of motorcycle boots... this time size 9's! (no, I ain't kidding... have you ever tried getting girls school shoes in a size nine???) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country_est Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 My eldest boy is 14 and he uses a 12g auto and has done for a year or so now, my 11 yr old boy uses a .410 and both love it. Most clay grounds have a practice stand, just let her have a few to try and see what happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 I'd try a 24g load if poss and support her shoulder with the palm of your hand. The biggest problem isn't the recoil but holding the gun up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 I'd try a 24g load if poss and support her shoulder with the palm of your hand. The biggest problem isn't the recoil but holding the gun up My lad is 11 but a small 11 he is a little over 4 feet and not muscular either. I got him a Cooey 410 single as i didn't want a semi (3 shots) or an O/U incase he lost his footing on the first barrel and then there would be a second or even third shot that could go off accidently and go anywhere He can't hold the gun up for more than a few seconds before it starts to get too heavy for him While i know the 410 is HIGHLY unlikely to knock even a child off their feet IF you using a 12g for your daughter use only a single cart and a snap cap if O/U or a single shot in a semi till she gets the hang of it Hope she enjoys it LG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagsy Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 How did you and your daughter get on, I hope she managed OK? Two of us went to Waltham Abbey today, it was the first time i've been there and I enjoyed the targets - managed 47 ex 64 which I was pleased with. Will take boots next time - got into some strange shooting positions to avoid being up to my ankles in the mud on some stands As for stand 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDeeds Posted January 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Well..... She never got around to going; came down with a bout of Spanish tummy! But I think she'll come along next time, she seems keen to find out all about it. As for Waltham Abbey, wellies are a must this time of year. The wind didn't do me any favours either, not with my warmth...... or my shooting! The clays at Broomhills on Friday seemed to have a mind of their own as well (that's my excuse, and I'm sticking to it!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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