Keith RW Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 12/13 year old Grandaughter and Grandson being introduced to clays and obviously 12G that I have are far too big so thinking of an o/u 410 but need to consider stock length, what have you guys done previously when introducing youngsters to the sport? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 I personally would steer away from a .410 on the basis that the small shot load could possibly lose their confidence due to the more accuracy that is required for this calibre. How about a 20 bore with a light load. I started one of my Grandsons on a 20 when he was 13 and he took to it quite well and with the confidence of some good shots at pigeon after having a lot of practice on clays. Just my own humble opinion, but I'm sure others will give you more informed advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steyrman Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 28 bore is ideal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 I would agree with the twenty bore.My grandson was nine when I got him a lincoln o/u he had no problems at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BattleFieldRelics Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 Bought my 11 year old a Beretta A400 explorer light 12 bore semi and then put a 1301 tactical stock on it. Fits him a treat! When he gets older and bigger I'll put the original stock back on. http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2014/09/jeremy-s/gun-review-beretta-1301-tactical-shotgun/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 Bought my son a revo 28g. At the time they only done 20/410 with a short stock. Cut it down to around 12 1/2 inch. When he grows into a full gun I will buy him one and sell the revo on for a sensible price. There will always be a market for 28's with a cut down stock for children / ladies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolk dumpling Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 I'd go with the 20 if the younsters are reasonably strong - shells will be a better price (plenty of light loads available), gun easily sourced and easy to resell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 I personally would steer away from a .410 on the basis that the small shot load could possibly lose their confidence due to the more accuracy that is required for this calibre. How about a 20 bore with a light load. I started one of my Grandsons on a 20 when he was 13 and he took to it quite well and with the confidence of some good shots at pigeon after having a lot of practice on clays. Just my own humble opinion, but I'm sure others will give you more informed advice. I would agree with this. A 410 should almost be regarded either as an expert's gun, or as a hedgerow bimble gun. For a beginner (of any age/size), it is not ideal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldweld Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 28g go from 16gram to 28gram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawn Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 I think 28 bores are the best option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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