turkey gun for a 13 year old?
02-23-2008 | 04:15 PM
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Fork Horn
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RE: turkey gun for a 13 year old?
I have been turkey hunting a 12ga since i was probebly 10 years old.I started out shooting the 2 3/4 in. mags in a semi auto,then when i was 11 i steped up to 3 in. mags in a 870 and now i shoot 3.5 in. mags out of a 870.I would go with what ever was most comfortable for you,whaen that turkey is standing up there you wont even know that you shot.
Hope this helps and good luck this spring.
Hope this helps and good luck this spring.
09-08-2009 | 03:31 AM
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Little Doe Peep
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True, anyone can handle the recoil from that one shot when you take your turkey. But are you going to shoot the gun only once per year? I hope not. You will be practicing, not to mention patterning the gun. If the recoil is too uncomfortable, you won't enjoy shooting it and you may start flinching when you do shoot, which can throw off your aim.
May The Sheep Be With You
May The Sheep Be With You
09-08-2009 | 05:41 AM
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Fork Horn
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From: Painesville, ohio
You won't feel any recoil when you drop the hammer on a turkey.
I was shooting a 12 gauge when I was 11. I think if you get a 20 gauge now, you'll be ready for a 12 gauge by Christmas... I would get a 12 gauge. On turkeys the advantages are huge. Not saying a 20 can't do it, but I have yet to see a 20 gauge deliever more than a 60% pattern past 30 yards with a turkey load. I've shot lots and lots of them. They are 30 yard guns MAX.
I'd look for a good condition used Remington 1100, 1187, or a Beretta 390. I saw a few Berettas for sale in the local gun shop for under $450 in great shape.
I was shooting a 12 gauge when I was 11. I think if you get a 20 gauge now, you'll be ready for a 12 gauge by Christmas... I would get a 12 gauge. On turkeys the advantages are huge. Not saying a 20 can't do it, but I have yet to see a 20 gauge deliever more than a 60% pattern past 30 yards with a turkey load. I've shot lots and lots of them. They are 30 yard guns MAX.
I'd look for a good condition used Remington 1100, 1187, or a Beretta 390. I saw a few Berettas for sale in the local gun shop for under $450 in great shape.
09-08-2009 | 05:52 AM
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What ever you get a 20 ga, or a 12 ga.
Take it to a gunsmith, and get the forcing cone lenthened.
It will reduce the felt recoil by around 20%
And make the pattern tighter by around 10%
Good Luck
Take it to a gunsmith, and get the forcing cone lenthened.
It will reduce the felt recoil by around 20%
And make the pattern tighter by around 10%
Good Luck
09-08-2009 | 11:20 AM
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Fork Horn
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From: middle of western NY farm land
Well I shoot a 20 ga, that's all I shoot, andi t has sealed the deal on plenty of small game, deer, and turkey! I have a Mossberg 500 20 ga Super Bantam turkey gun....had it 2 springs now and gotten one bird each spring, both at least 30 yards out, dropped em down dead.
I guess alot of people think go with the big gun aka 12 ga....well 20 ga these days can perform just as well
I guess alot of people think go with the big gun aka 12 ga....well 20 ga these days can perform just as well
09-08-2009 | 11:58 AM
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Dominant Buck
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From: WC FL
Do you have an adult to take you to store, teach shooting, and safety? Some clubs have youth programs.
Be certain you have the proper training and follow the safety rules....Most states require a hunter safety course, if your doesn't it is still recommend.
Handling a gun is an adult responsibility, seek assistance from an experienced adult individual...Be safe and Have fun. Hunting can provide many years of fun and challenges....
I would suggest a 20 gauge, full choke, single shot, used shotgun in youth model size, if you are average size for a 13 year old.
20 ga. doesn't kick much.
full choke is needed for turkey.
single shot will make you learn to take only good shots
and a youth model so the length of pull is correct and you can quickly and safely shoulder the gun.
A used gun because it is less money and you will soon grow out of it.
Be safe....
Be certain you have the proper training and follow the safety rules....Most states require a hunter safety course, if your doesn't it is still recommend.
Handling a gun is an adult responsibility, seek assistance from an experienced adult individual...Be safe and Have fun. Hunting can provide many years of fun and challenges....
I would suggest a 20 gauge, full choke, single shot, used shotgun in youth model size, if you are average size for a 13 year old.
20 ga. doesn't kick much.
full choke is needed for turkey.
single shot will make you learn to take only good shots
and a youth model so the length of pull is correct and you can quickly and safely shoulder the gun.
A used gun because it is less money and you will soon grow out of it.
Be safe....
