roadkill Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 I really want to get my lad into shooting, he is very keen to have a go on the clays. Question is what kind of shotgun do I get him? He's ten and a very Skinny build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay222 Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 12g over and under with 21gr cartridges would be a good start that he could just change the load in as he gets older and stronger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambchop Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 20 bore seems popular with other dads I shoot with. If was a stocky build would say maybe even some light 12g loads. Reckon biggest factor will be length of pull and overall weight rather than bore. My sx3 goes down well with beginners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 I wouldn't put a skinny 10 yr old and a 12 bore together, no matter what the cartridges. The gun is just going to be hard work for him to move and point. 20 bore guns are a lot lighter generally, so nowhere near as tiring for him to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masmiffy Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Mate got a 20G Hatsan youth semi-auto has adjustable stock (for pull) I think it would do the job you want have a look at one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominicrobed Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 20 bore semi auto , nice and light and low recoil. And a lesson or two then he will be out shooting you ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Depending how skinny I would use a 20 or 28 bore. The gun weight and balance will be a major issue for him. Recoil can be reduced by 21g loads in the 20 or 16g loads in the 28. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob90 Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 I was skinny build 10 yr old once I started with beretta 20 bore semi-auto 26inch barrel and was perfect, Really got confidence up as low recoil and light. Not fan of semi's now though so looking back would probably go with a 20 o&u due to think their safer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted April 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Will look at the 20, cheers all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 The clay pigeon club up here have a few club guns for beginners to try and for a while kids had the option of a 12 bore over and under with light loads, 12 gauge semi or a single .410. Both the 12's tended to be too heavy and .410 was pretty hopeless for a beginner because by the time the kid had got it all lined up the clay was out of range. Last year the club bought a new webley and scott O/U 28 bore which has been a great success, it is light enough for them to handle themselves without the recoil, its a fantastic little gun and I know that once my lad has outgrown the .410 I will be getting a 28 bore........for him, honestly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 My Dad got me a gun for me to shoot when I was ready to turn 11. I was very skinny and not tall (I'm only 5ft 9 now), he got me a 12 bore and I was able to cope fine with it. Obviously a 20 bore will be lighter & easier to use but I wouldn't rule out a 12 bore. Maybe see how he copes firing your 12 bore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 The clay pigeon club up here have a few club guns for beginners to try and for a while kids had the option of a 12 bore over and under with light loads, 12 gauge semi or a single .410. Both the 12's tended to be too heavy and .410 was pretty hopeless for a beginner because by the time the kid had got it all lined up the clay was out of range. Last year the club bought a new webley and scott O/U 28 bore which has been a great success, it is light enough for them to handle themselves without the recoil, its a fantastic little gun and I know that once my lad has outgrown the .410 I will be getting a 28 bore........for him, honestly Similar experience we do gear the clays to solve the 4.10 problem +1 in this And aister you won't be using it yourself ? All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatherandSon Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 I wouldn't put a skinny 10 yr old and a 12 bore together, no matter what the cartridges. The gun is just going to be hard work for him to move and point. 20 bore guns are a lot lighter generally, so nowhere near as tiring for him to use.+1 I say 20g too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 My son got a little 28 bore sxs when he was nearly 9 and using 16/17 g loads suffers no ill effects after shooting a 100 bird round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 I bought my ten year old, who is quite a big lad, a 28g Yildiz O&U with a 13 3/4" stock. I wouldn't use anything bigger personally, I have a 12g ultra light and even that is far too heavy for him to be of any real use with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawn Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 I learnt to shoot with a 28 bore (and still use alot now), once you shoot well with that than you can shoot bloody well with a 12g/20g! Although pricey cartridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Yes the 28 bore shells are pricey! I bought my son a slab of 250 fiocchi 17g 6s and they were 55 quid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Bore size is largely irrelevant it's the weight of gun and weight of shot that count, the gun needs to fit and balance and carts need to be gentle but effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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