Ice, I too would opt for the 20 ga. IMO the .410 is too light for deer/hogs. Someone mentioned the H&R single shot. Better would be the NEF Handi rifle combo. You can start with the 20 ga and .22 LR combo and later get an additonal barrel for it like maybe a .243. Great to see the youngsters getting involved in shooting and hunting. Good luck to you and your daughter.