Lancs Lad Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 My daughter was out roost shooting with us on the weekend......Well keeping me company. And she asked that question - Daddy when can I have a gun. Now this was a suprise as she has never broached the topic before and I havent pushed it. She is coming on for 8 years old in may. Im thinking about the age of 10. Those that have the littleuns, what stage did you start them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirokujames Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 i was able to shoot my dad air rifle under supervision at 9, then 11 again under strict supervision got to shoot my neighbours .410 and it progressed from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gully Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 I bought a .410 recently for my daughters and took the eldest out with it. Used 2.5" carts and she found the recoil too much and the gun too heavy. She's nearly 9, tall enough not to need a car seat (135cm?) I put the gun away for a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 ive introduced a few young uns to shooting naimly my old bosses sun it started with him shooting mice with a air gun then a teal one hell of a shot then 3 geese in 3 shots at the age of 11 if the young un is safe and the gun fits then its worth a try ps its worth letting them shoot a few sitters first just to get them keen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me and my lad Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 my lad started when he was about 7 1/2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprinter Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 I think i started about 10, it was with a bolt action .410 probably a converted lee enfield or something like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamC Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 I think I started having shots with a .410 at about the age of 10. I guess my dad bought me my little 20 bore when I was about 12. I have always been tall for my age, so holding the gun and fit was never a problem, but I did use to get bashed around by it, but mainly through incorrect shoulder positioning. I think is depends a lot on the individual, their attitude, frame size etc. I saw a vid of a young girl in the US shooting what looked to be automatic 20 and it was smacking her around something chronic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Lancs I feel that there are two main criteria to consider, age, and physical size. Knowing when and how to pull the trigger is one thing. Being capable of withstanding the effect is another. webber PS See you on Saturday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millomite Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Started with a 4.10 at about 6-7. Moved onto a 12 bore at 11 but I've always been quite a tall well built lad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu S Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 I've been wandering the same thing actually, my lad is only three, but he's already wanting to come with me when i go shooting! I figured that air rifle when he's about 7/8 yrs old, then progress to a .410 somewhere around the 10/11yrs old mark, with 20g coming when he's 12/13, and a 12 when he can handle it from there. I started with air rifles about 7 yrs old with Dad, but didn't pick up a shotgun until 14 with my step-dad, and that was a 12g (nearly put me off for life, and in fact it did put me off for a lot of years!). Until recently I had never shot a .410, and the only reason I have now is that Dad bought one, and to this day I have still never shot a 20g! Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby22 Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 my dad started taking me pigeon shooting at about 8, first air rifle at 9/10ish, then started with a s/b/s 410. hammer gun at 11, then got a 16 bore when i was 13, My dad tought me the principles of safe shooting before i even picked up a gun-as it should be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretman Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 i got a air rifle on my 7th birthdasy then had a 20 bore on my 8th i started ung n it payed off get her a 410 she will be fine :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretman Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 i have always been a stocky lad tho so maybe i cud handle it better i dont no thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretman Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 allways teach her safty befor she even thinks of getting a gun :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbruno Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 i shot 22's and 410 at the age of 4 and by the time i was 6 i had my own 22 and 410 and a 308 and 12 guage was given to me at around 10, but that is how it went on the farm we used to walk to school with our 410's shooting grouse on the way and lock up our shotguns in the principles office and pick them up on the way home :o but that would never happen in the city Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegeta Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 i shot 22's and 410 at the age of 4 and by the time i was 6 i had my own 22 and 410 and a 308 and 12 guage was given to me at around 10, but that is how it went on the farm we used to walk to school with our 410's shooting grouse on the way and lock up our shotguns in the principles office and pick them up on the way home :o but that would never happen in the city that is class, would love to have been brought up like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 I was bought my first gun a .410 at 11 and was taken roost shooting with it for 18 months at my dads side but i never had a single shot or cartridges for it as i was being taught to handle a gun safley and properly before being given live rounds ! 6 months in i went to pass my dad the gun out of the slip once when we got back home from shooting without breaking the gun before passing it ............... am sure my feet didnt touch the ground for a week after ! Needles to say am very safty consious of what i and others do esp when shooting in company ! I first shot the .410 at 13 1/2 and moved on to a 12g at 15 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatingisbest Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 (edited) I'd say when they show an interest, then get them a gun suitable Nothing wrong with a .410 with 2" cartridges. I started with a 28b when i was 12 or so Edited February 13, 2008 by beatingisbest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirokujames Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 from experiance and im 5'9/10 and well built, i find 20 bores horrid things, i have shot a few and hate them i feel there too light and produce to much recoil therefore id say go from a .410 straight to a 12 if she can handle it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasbeaton Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 i started off with a 12 at 8 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamC Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 from experiance and im 5'9/10 and well built, i find 20 bores horrid things, i have shot a few and hate them i feel there too light and produce to much recoil therefore id say go from a .410 straight to a 12 if she can handle it. I would agree with this. I am just over 6'4 and getting more well built as time goes on and have never been a little chap. I only used my 20 for a couple of years until we realised I could actually handle one of my dads 12's. I remember times where I literally could not shoot the 20 anymore as it was too painfull.... my eyes would be watering it was that bad! My mum would go nuts at my dad when I got home as my shoulder would be all bruised, but it wasn't his fault, the thing just kicked like an angry Thai boxer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 How about a single barreled 12 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 i used a 410 for a month or so then got fid of it due to the lack of power and then got a lincon 16 bor great gun for beginers not shure about cartrigh prices thou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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