Akula Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 I am taking my son grouse hunting at my Dad's place in MN this fall. I am wondering where I can find a youth shotgun. I went into the Gun World in Hilliard, but that guy is a douche and doesn't seem to want money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Vance's usually has a decent selection of used stuff. I saw a couple of youth model shotguns in there last year when we bought a shotgun for the wife. They also usually have plenty of new stuff in stock too. I know they had the NEF Pardner series in youth and I think a couple pump models in other brands. Edit: Looks like they have the 870 Youth 20 ga. on sale for $269. Not too bad. http://www.vanceoutdoors.com/flyer/flyer.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pointslow Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 what gauge are you looking for? im assuming something along the lines of a 410 mag or a 20gauge? how old is your son? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger1647545502 Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 .410 is probably a better choice than 20ga for a starter, especially if the child is on the young side. If you do go 20ga, don't give him anything but 2 3/4in shotshells to learn with. Slugs and 3" shot will kick noticeably harder, especially with the lighter weight of a youth gun. There are quite a few .410/.22LR interchangeable combos, those are a good choice and not much more expensive than a dedicated unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 I dont think i still have it, but if i do, i bought my brother a single shot 20g a while back, and now hes bigger than me. I think t was only $100 new. i dont even know if he shot it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted August 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 My boy is 10, hes pretty big for his age but he cries about 20ga kick. I was thinking 410, grouse don't really need much more than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 Vance's usually has a decent selection of used stuff. I saw a couple of youth model shotguns in there last year when we bought a shotgun for the wife. They also usually have plenty of new stuff in stock too. I know they had the NEF Pardner series in youth and I think a couple pump models in other brands. Edit: Looks like they have the 870 Youth 20 ga. on sale for $269. Not too bad. http://www.vanceoutdoors.com/flyer/flyer.pdf This. It was my first gun. I still have it. Started shooting it when I was about 7 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Beard Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 gander mountain has several youth size shotguns and rifles. i do believe dicks sells youth sizes as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustalbert Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 870 20ga. Wife loves hers, she is a recoil wuss. If the kick is to much at first, put a shock absorbing butt pad on it to take the bite out. Once he is a lil older, take off the pad, and make that shoulder manly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 My boy is 10, hes pretty big for his age but he cries about 20ga kick. I was thinking 410, grouse don't really need much more than that. Ballet classes? Lol. Hes only going to get bigger. get him the 20 and tell him to man up. Haha. grandpa gave me a single shot 12ga when i was 12...kicked like a fuckin mule but i got used to it. Not to mention, when out in the field, my guns always feel lik 1/2 the kick they do if im shooting off my grandparents porch and expecting it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 I started our 10 year old on a 12guage 590. He took it just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Beard Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 kick is kick, i started with a 410 then my next gun was a 410 .22 over under, the smaller gauge just teaches him to shoot better. teaches him to be more accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 We got a good deal on a Mossberg 500C 20g at vances $250 new if i recall. It was a youth sided one and works well. It is our home defense gun always loaded and ready. I always take it to the range and unload at least a box. It never jams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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