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Hey guys, I was wondering do you think a 20 gauge shotgun is too big for a 14 year old? I am 5'5 and weigh 127 lbs. I have shot a 410 shotgun and it doesnt heart but its really small. I am just curious because if I buy a 20 gauge I dont wont to get home and find out its to big for me. Thanks,nc.hunter.
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As long as you don't go around imagining that it is too big, it won't be! Recoil is determined by the weight of the shot and powder charge. There's not that much difference between a 3/4 oz load in the .410 and a 7/8 oz load in a 20. In addition, most 20-gauge guns are a little heavier than the .410's.The extra weight will help tame recoil.
Get a 3" 20, and use 7/8 oz 2-3/4" shells in it. Once you've become proficient with the lighter loads, you can switch up to the 3" loads for pheasant, ducks, geese & turkey. You will love the 20. I once used a 12, but switched to the 3" 20-ga. many years ago. I like it better than the 12!