shotgun for a 12 year old??
 

what size shotgun should i look into for my 11 year old son. i would like for him to be able to hunt small game as well as turkey with it. take into consideration that in spring gobbler we can't use slugs. thanks

RE: shotgun for a 12 year old??
 

try the new Franchi feather weight 20 gauge real light gun with little kick good for turkeys, mabey ducks, and all small game all around good gun. check it out

RE: shotgun for a 12 year old??
 

CHECK OUT THE MOSS. BANTAM 20 GAUGE YOUTH MODEL, COMES WITH 2 BARRELS AND A CERT. FOR 50% OFF FOR A FULL SIZE BUTT AND FOREARM SO HE WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO OUT GROW THE GUN. HAVE FUN AND SAFE HUNTING.;):D:)

RE: shotgun for a 12 year old??
 

My son had no problem handleing the Moss 500 12 ga. At 12 yrs.old.It came with two ported barrels If your worried about recoil one of those limb savers recoil pads could be a great investment. I thought about the 20 ga. but when he shot my 12's it didn't seem to bother him. So we went with the 12 ga.

RE: shotgun for a 12 year old??
 

A lot depends on what fits him. If he is small framed and light I's opt for one of the 20 guage youth guns. Ny one daughter fits that description and she used her 870 youth 20 gauge for turkeys, pheasants and waterfowl successfully. Her setup will thump a turkey dead out to 35+ yards.

Otherwise get him a 12 gauge. It's just a bit more versitile and easier to find ammo choices.

RE: shotgun for a 12 year old??
 

I would imagine that a quality 12 gauge semi automatic would be good for a 12 year old. Most of the recoil is absorbed in the action.

RE: shotgun for a 12 year old??
 

20 gauge or even a 410 if you can find one, less recoil and this way he won't be timid to shot it because of the recoil. I loved my 20 gauge single shot over my 12.

RE: shotgun for a 12 year old??
 

Rem. 870 youth model is one of the best.

RE: shotgun for a 12 year old??
 

My son is 12 years old and has shot a 410, 20 guage and a 12 guage. He seems most comfortable with the 20 guage and shoots it very well. It shoots 3" shells and that doesn't seem to bother him at all. It's a Remington 870 express and fits him perfectly. He is not intimidated by the gun and has hit several doves with it.

RE: shotgun for a 12 year old??
 

Remington 870 Youth Model 20 gauge.