20 Gauge or 410 For Young Boy
I recently bought a 870 Remington Wingmaster in a 20 gauge for squirrel hunting and let my 7 year old son hold it and see ifhe could shoot it but its just to big for him at this time.So now I realized that I need to get him a youth shotgun with a shorter pull and am tossed between a 410 or a 20 gauge.He will soon be 8 years old and I know a 20 will kill squirrels good but what does everyone think a 410 will do with 3 inch shells shooting up a tree at squirrels.My little boy is a tough little rascal but I dont want to get him shy from a gun with to much recoil as this will be his second year of going with me hunting as last year he took his BB gun.I am looking at Mossberg 500 Bantam youth and also Remington 870 or Charles Daly.I will definitely
get a pump for him but would like to know what kind of success has everyone had shooting a 410 at squirrels with the 3 inch shells.I want him to enjoy shooting it and not be scared but also need it to kill squirrels to.I want to get him a 20 but just not sure that is wise right now!Thanks For any advice.
Mike