Good starter deer gun for my son?
11-19-2013, 02:55 PM
#14
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Northern Minnesota
Posts: 2,533
I like the versatility, as well as the fact that they're single shots which I believe helps to instill discipline... If you know your only going to get one shot, you'll learn to make it count.
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11-19-2013, 04:56 PM
#15
Fork Horn
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 123
I bought one of my daughters and my son "starter" weapons for different kinds of hunting. Unless it's incredibly cheap, I think the "starter" deal is sort of a waste of time.
Kids progress so fast (both physically and as shooters) that it'll probably be a waste of money. Get him something he'll use until he gets old enough to buy something that he really likes and really suits him.
I wouldn't spend $1,500 on a Browning, but I'd probably opt for something step or so above an NEF single-shot.
If we were dealing with rifles, I'd say a good used .30-30 lever, or a good used newer model bolt (Ruger American, for example) if you can find one.
Since we're talking shotguns, I'd say a 12-gauge...a good, used, Remington 870 or a Mossy 500 (which would be a little cheaper).
Kids progress so fast (both physically and as shooters) that it'll probably be a waste of money. Get him something he'll use until he gets old enough to buy something that he really likes and really suits him.
I wouldn't spend $1,500 on a Browning, but I'd probably opt for something step or so above an NEF single-shot.
If we were dealing with rifles, I'd say a good used .30-30 lever, or a good used newer model bolt (Ruger American, for example) if you can find one.
Since we're talking shotguns, I'd say a 12-gauge...a good, used, Remington 870 or a Mossy 500 (which would be a little cheaper).
11-20-2013, 05:43 AM
#19
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Onslow County, NC
Posts: 1,856
I would recommend for a shotgun, 20g either rem870 or moss500. Do not in any way get the cheapest ones. The metal on those things rust just looking out the window at fog. 20g are fun don't have the big kick and can shoot slugs or shot just as good and can be utilized for years to hunt a wide range of animals.
