Posted on 06/19/2015 5:51:48 PM PDT by rey
I have an 11 year old girl who is interested in clays. Her grandfather had her try a 12 ga and a 20 ga pumps. I think he is wrong in this. I think she should use a single shot .410 and graduate to a double barrel .410 or maybe just a double barrel .410 scaled to her size.
I am unfamiliar with shotguns of this variety. Who are some good manufacturers and what are some good models?
Other suggestions are appreciated too.
I don’t think you’re going to find a double barrel in .410 (though I could be very wrong)
Take a look at this though: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/74661
Find an inexpensive 20ga double barrel she can swing comfortably then buy Shortlane .410 inserts for the barrels. It is much easier to find a 20ga double than a .410.
CZ makes a double barrel .410, but it’s not cheap!
Beretta as an over under 410 or 410/28 combo (Silver Pigeon).
American Tactical has a 410/28 combo (Calvary SX).
I have an older double barrel .410 made in Brazil.
I would recommend a 28 gauge single barrel shotgun. They are small enough for her. The recoil may be a problem.
http://www.stoegerindustries.com/condor-outback-shotgun This what I would recommend, then put two .410 gauge inserts in it for her. It is only 36” long w/18” barrels
Berettas are around $2300 and up and the American Tactical is around $900. You can probably find them cheaper than list.
Maybe start her with a 410/22. It’s like having 2 single shots of different cartridges.
BTW, I started my 10 y/o grandson with a 2x bbl Stoeger in 20ga. He never had a problem. Gave it to his mom when he grew out of it. His mom isn’t very big.
Don’t forget the 28 GA. My sister shoots trap with one. (I won’t go dove hunting with her, I don’t need the lesson in humility)
I’d skip the .12 gauge, but you might have her try a .20 if you can borrow one. I’m surprised how some girls go for larger calibers than you’d expect them to.
Mossberg makes a relatively cheap pump .410. Beretta makes a double barrel .410, at Beretta prices. I was given the advice to never buy a “youth” long gun; buy a full size and have the stock fitted to the necessary length.
But, could she not control the 12 and 20? How about a 28? If she could control the 20 I’d let her use it.
Interesting picture of a firefighter in full gear carrying a shotgun.
My first shotgun, as a youth, was a .410 over and under.
If she can handle the 20 ga now go with it. JMO
If you obtain a 12 gauge pump with a gas supressor and start with one shot to a cardboard box. Then a water mellon. All shots from 10 feet. Be sure the gun is tight against her shoulder. Be very supportive. She will then be fine. 410 is no good except is a pistol in your car. It is called “the judge”.
Start with a 20 or 28. .410 shotguns have turned more kids off shooting than anything else. They are almost impossible for beginners to shoot well.
I’m still trying to figure that one out. Maybe it’s the Baltimore Model?
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