Lookin for a 410

Trapp · October 24, 2006, 12:48 PM

For my 6 (almost 7 year old) He is average size and wieght for that age. I am thinking about an adult size model. In order to fit him I would cut the stock down. That way, later on, I could dowel it back on when he gets bigger.

Squirrels will be the main prey of this gun, with an option of yotes, and deer.

yes I said deer (mind you this is Florida and the does around here are the size of labs), with the condition that I am next to him with a back up (my 44mag SBH, or one of the many rifles I have). Squirrel shots will be within 20-30 yards while deer would be 40 at the most.

This brings the question of which model? An older stevens?....Maybe a Rossi? There are plenty of single shot 410's out there, but I am not going to spend much more than $100 on one. If he doesn't like shooting animals I am not out much money, if he does, It'll be time to upgrade!

UglyGlock · October 24, 2006, 01:16 PM

I got a stainless/synthetic rossii single shot two barrel set (interchangable .410 and .22LR) for my kids. It's a pretty good kids gun, inexpensive (less than $200 new). light, fits the 10 year-olds, seems solid.

i was not impressed with the look of the nut welds under the forearm although this is just a cosmetic problem, not structural.

It comes with a nice softcase that holds both barrels.

here's a review with pictures: http://www.galleryofguns.com/shootin...les.asp?ID=759

Trapp · October 24, 2006, 01:37 PM

wow.....Thats an old article. The MSRP has nearly doubled in 5 years. Still definatly an option..

lil_bro · October 24, 2006, 01:43 PM

Look at the NEF line of single shot .410's I got mine at wal-mart for $80.00 great gun.

Michael.

Smitty in CT · October 24, 2006, 03:01 PM

Gunbroker.com has a nice Mossberg 500 pump listed for $100:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...?Item=58753428

Smitty

kozak6 · October 25, 2006, 01:47 AM

I have a .410 H&R kicking around.

It's a decent enough shotgun. The color case hardened reciever is super cool, too.

H&R and NEF are basically the same.

You should check pawnshops. You might be able to find something more interesting for cheap.

chris in va · October 26, 2006, 10:45 PM

I bought an NEF from a pawn shop and it has been one of my best purchases. Trigger is very nice and even being a youth model it fits me like a glove. I like to embarass the snobs at the trap range with it. I don't think I'll ever get rid of the gun.

NOTE: I believe it has a full choke however so slugs are not recommended. I think you can still fire the three pellet 00 buck though.

October 24, 2006, 12:48 PM	#1
Trapp Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: KTN Posts: 1,221	Lookin for a 410 For my 6 (almost 7 year old) He is average size and wieght for that age. I am thinking about an adult size model. In order to fit him I would cut the stock down. That way, later on, I could dowel it back on when he gets bigger. Squirrels will be the main prey of this gun, with an option of yotes, and deer. yes I said deer (mind you this is Florida and the does around here are the size of labs), with the condition that I am next to him with a back up (my 44mag SBH, or one of the many rifles I have). Squirrel shots will be within 20-30 yards while deer would be 40 at the most. This brings the question of which model? An older stevens?....Maybe a Rossi? There are plenty of single shot 410's out there, but I am not going to spend much more than $100 on one. If he doesn't like shooting animals I am not out much money, if he does, It'll be time to upgrade! __________________ HDR Ban!? It's a shame all of my guns sank with my boat last week... Time to catch up.....like mayonnaise

October 24, 2006, 01:16 PM	#2
UglyGlock Junior Member Join Date: October 23, 2006 Posts: 13	I got a stainless/synthetic rossii single shot two barrel set (interchangable .410 and .22LR) for my kids. It's a pretty good kids gun, inexpensive (less than $200 new). light, fits the 10 year-olds, seems solid. i was not impressed with the look of the nut welds under the forearm although this is just a cosmetic problem, not structural. It comes with a nice softcase that holds both barrels. here's a review with pictures: http://www.galleryofguns.com/shootin...les.asp?ID=759 __________________ --- An Ugly little Glock 29 in troll green.

October 24, 2006, 01:37 PM	#3
Trapp Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: KTN Posts: 1,221	wow.....Thats an old article. The MSRP has nearly doubled in 5 years. Still definatly an option.. __________________ HDR Ban!? It's a shame all of my guns sank with my boat last week... Time to catch up.....like mayonnaise

October 24, 2006, 01:43 PM	#4
lil_bro Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2004 Location: Oklahoma. Posts: 396	Look at the NEF line of single shot .410's I got mine at wal-mart for $80.00 great gun. Michael. __________________ "I reject your reality and substitute my own." -Adam Savage- "Mythbusters."

October 24, 2006, 03:01 PM	#5
Smitty in CT Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2006 Location: Moodus, CT Posts: 590	Gunbroker.com has a nice Mossberg 500 pump listed for $100: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...?Item=58753428 Smitty __________________ Smitty "The object of war is not to die for your country, but to make the other bastard die for his." -- Gen. George Patton

October 25, 2006, 01:47 AM	#6
kozak6 Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 3,113	I have a .410 H&R kicking around. It's a decent enough shotgun. The color case hardened reciever is super cool, too. H&R and NEF are basically the same. You should check pawnshops. You might be able to find something more interesting for cheap.

October 26, 2006, 10:45 PM	#7
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	I bought an NEF from a pawn shop and it has been one of my best purchases. Trigger is very nice and even being a youth model it fits me like a glove. I like to embarass the snobs at the trap range with it. I don't think I'll ever get rid of the gun. NOTE: I believe it has a full choke however so slugs are not recommended. I think you can still fire the three pellet 00 buck though.