Gun for my son question
#1
Fork Horn
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Location: Saint Robert, MO
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Gun for my son question
I am into muzzle loading and want my 8 year old son to start hunting with me during the firearms season when I use my muzzle loader. I like this gun made by Rossi-
http://www.rossiusa.com/products/product-details.cfm?model=S201220RS&category=MATCHEDPA IR
It is a 20ga and 22cal all in one gun. I could take him squirrel and deer hunting with this one. I know you get what you pay for so in your guy's opinion is there another gun out there that will give me the versatility of this gun that is of higher quality and only costs a little more? Remember my son is 8 so eventually we will be in the market for a better gun, this one is just to get him started and out there with me.
Thanks.
http://www.rossiusa.com/products/product-details.cfm?model=S201220RS&category=MATCHEDPA IR
It is a 20ga and 22cal all in one gun. I could take him squirrel and deer hunting with this one. I know you get what you pay for so in your guy's opinion is there another gun out there that will give me the versatility of this gun that is of higher quality and only costs a little more? Remember my son is 8 so eventually we will be in the market for a better gun, this one is just to get him started and out there with me.
Thanks.
#4
Typical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2006
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RE: Gun for my son question
i myself have a rossi 22/410 its a solid little gun, but short barrels dont pattern well, but if you get the full size and not the youth it will be perfect. My gun only weighs about 3 or 4 pounds. i love it.
this is a great gun.
this is a great gun.
#6
Fork Horn
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RE: Gun for my son question
ORIGINAL: chr103yod
I was checking out this gun for my son also. You know they have one with three barrels, shot gun, muzzleloader and rifle. I don't own one but from what I've read they are cheap and shoot pretty well.
I was checking out this gun for my son also. You know they have one with three barrels, shot gun, muzzleloader and rifle. I don't own one but from what I've read they are cheap and shoot pretty well.
http://www.rossiusa.com/products/product-details.cfm?model=S202250YM&category=MATCHEDSE T
#7
Fork Horn
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RE: Gun for my son question
I bought my son the 22/410 youth. He doesn't like the 410 much cause it slaps him pretty good. It doesnt have a recoil pad, just a butt plate. And it is a little light. I dont remember my NEF nocking me around like that. He only weights 52 pounds thought. Also after 6-7 fast shots it gets hot and wont eject the shell. I had to take the barrel off and slap it on the barn door a couple times. Shooting it normaly like in hunting situations ( no Dove hunting, i have almost melted a Gold Label doing that) i had no problems. If you want a 20ga. for him get somthing heavier, or youmay never get him to shoot it again. If you thank he can handle itthough why not get the 243/20ga package? The 20 is good for fur and feathers and the 243 would better than the 20 for deer. Ryan shoots my wifes Ruger compact with no problem.
#8
Fork Horn
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RE: Gun for my son question
He shoots my .50cal Omega with a 100gr powder/240gr Shockwave load. It is just too long and heavy for him to hunt with. He is 8, but 4'4" and 115lbs so he is a big boy. Recoil is not an issue, just the length and weight of the gun for the comfort of aiming to shoot. Plus as far as I could tell the 20ga/.22cal/.50cal is the only matched set they offer and I want him to M/L with me so we can get 5 weeks in the woods together here in MO.
#9
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RE: Gun for my son question
If money isn't an issue, as it was in my choice. What about the Encore and Contender? You can get a rifle,shotgun and muzzle loader. I found several with either M/L or rifle barrels for 400 or less used. Extra barrles usual run around 200.
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RE: Gun for my son question
ORIGINAL: Crew Dawg
If money isn't an issue, as it was in my choice. What about the Encore and Contender? You can get a rifle,shotgun and muzzle loader. I found several with either M/L or rifle barrels for 400 or less used. Extra barrles usual run around 200.
If money isn't an issue, as it was in my choice. What about the Encore and Contender? You can get a rifle,shotgun and muzzle loader. I found several with either M/L or rifle barrels for 400 or less used. Extra barrles usual run around 200.