Shotgun for the little bro.

CraZkid · June 4, 2005, 07:01 PM

My little brother(10) after only a few months has gotten the basics of shooting down with the .22 I bought him. Now he wants to go hunting when he turns 11. Rifle hunting is not allowed in Iowa (save varmint) so a shotgun is what I am looking for. I need advice on whether to get him a semi-auto or pump. Also it needs to be versitile enough for deer, phesant and turkey. As I have stated on this forum before, handguns are my cup o' tea so I am pretty clueless about shotguns. I also think it would be cool to get matching shotguns, mine in 12 and his in 20.

With all this in mind, can anyone tell me what would be a good model that would serve him for years?

psycho nut · June 4, 2005, 07:09 PM

might try the benelli nova or remington 870

Wraith · June 4, 2005, 07:19 PM

Single 20ga. Rossi or NEF. Both have dedicated slug guns.

unclestu · June 4, 2005, 07:27 PM

20 ga: good choice.
Pump or auto? Between those two, definitely a pump. *BUT*:

An even better choice might be a good 20 ga single barrel. A single shot tends to discourage the "spray & pray" technique, makes a boy realize that he needs to bear down & make the first shot count. At age 10, a "youth model"(shorter stock) might be appropriate.

For a pump, a Remington 870 or Mossberg 500 should be a good choice & easy to find in 20 ga.

For a single barrel(my personal choice for a boy's first shotgun), one of the NEF models should serve well at low cost. Even better, prowl the pawn shops & you might find a nice old Savage or Stevens.

psycho nut · June 4, 2005, 07:33 PM

my first gun was a rossi 20 gauge single and the thing kicked like a mule

CraZkid · June 4, 2005, 07:37 PM

I almost forgot to mention that I was hoping to get invoved in IPSC shotgun shoots and am looking for something that can go from "tactical to practical" (I am already buying two shotguns, I do not think I can justify a third)

June 4, 2005, 07:01 PM	#1
CraZkid Junior member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Posts: 435	Shotgun for the little bro. My little brother(10) after only a few months has gotten the basics of shooting down with the .22 I bought him. Now he wants to go hunting when he turns 11. Rifle hunting is not allowed in Iowa (save varmint) so a shotgun is what I am looking for. I need advice on whether to get him a semi-auto or pump. Also it needs to be versitile enough for deer, phesant and turkey. As I have stated on this forum before, handguns are my cup o' tea so I am pretty clueless about shotguns. I also think it would be cool to get matching shotguns, mine in 12 and his in 20. With all this in mind, can anyone tell me what would be a good model that would serve him for years?

June 4, 2005, 07:19 PM	#3
Wraith Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2004 Location: The Free State Posts: 498	Single 20ga. Rossi or NEF. Both have dedicated slug guns. __________________ June 23, 2003 GRATZ et al. v. BOLLINGER et al. The day America died. Never Forget 9/11. Cold dead hands...

June 4, 2005, 07:09 PM	#2
psycho nut Senior Member Join Date: June 3, 2005 Location: Nebraska Posts: 480	might try the benelli nova or remington 870

June 4, 2005, 07:27 PM	#4
unclestu Member Join Date: April 1, 2005 Location: Far NE Texas Posts: 98	20 ga: good choice. Pump or auto? Between those two, definitely a pump. BUT: An even better choice might be a good 20 ga single barrel. A single shot tends to discourage the "spray & pray" technique, makes a boy realize that he needs to bear down & make the first shot count. At age 10, a "youth model"(shorter stock) might be appropriate. For a pump, a Remington 870 or Mossberg 500 should be a good choice & easy to find in 20 ga. For a single barrel(my personal choice for a boy's first shotgun), one of the NEF models should serve well at low cost. Even better, prowl the pawn shops & you might find a nice old Savage or Stevens.

June 4, 2005, 07:33 PM	#5
psycho nut Senior Member Join Date: June 3, 2005 Location: Nebraska Posts: 480	my first gun was a rossi 20 gauge single and the thing kicked like a mule

June 4, 2005, 07:37 PM	#6
CraZkid Junior member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Posts: 435	I almost forgot to mention that I was hoping to get invoved in IPSC shotgun shoots and am looking for something that can go from "tactical to practical" (I am already buying two shotguns, I do not think I can justify a third)