RE: best 12 guage for young turkey hunter?
 

I think the benelli has that stock that significantly reduces felt recoil....

though if you're younger/smaller, 12ga would not be my choice for a youth, 20ga. A semi auto should reduce felt recoil as well more so than a pump.

RE: best 12 guage for young turkey hunter?
 

If you are looking for price you could go with a NEF pardner pump they run for about 180$.

RE: best 12 guage for young turkey hunter?
 

I just got my son a mossberg 500 bantam. Great gun!

RE: best 12 guage for young turkey hunter?
 

if your a big guy, over 100# it should be no problem for you. any modern 12 gauge shotgun with screw in chokes can be made to a leathal turkey killer, with a little patence- good luck this season