Youth shotgun

ljlcdl · July 10, 2000, 11:46 AM

I will be introducing 2 kids, ages 13 and 11, to trap shooting. Any suggestions regarding shotgun choice? O/U are too expensive.

DorGunR · July 10, 2000, 12:01 PM

Remington 1100 in 20 gauge.
I started my son shooting skeet with an 1100 at age 11, Worked out quite well for him.
BTW he is now 24 and still loves the 1100.

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"Lead, follow or get the HELL out of the way."

Dave McC · July 10, 2000, 12:24 PM

Cost effective approach might include the 870 Youth Express 20 ga. A short stock helps with smaller shooters, this one has a 12 1/2" length of pull. Got one for my kids.

Use light loads and good form starting out. Lessons can help,even if you're a good shot, you might not be able to communicate it well.

July 10, 2000, 11:46 AM	#1
ljlcdl Member Join Date: July 9, 2000 Posts: 80	I will be introducing 2 kids, ages 13 and 11, to trap shooting. Any suggestions regarding shotgun choice? O/U are too expensive.

July 10, 2000, 12:01 PM	#2
DorGunR Senior Member Join Date: January 13, 2000 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,125	Remington 1100 in 20 gauge. I started my son shooting skeet with an 1100 at age 11, Worked out quite well for him. BTW he is now 24 and still loves the 1100. ------------------ "Lead, follow or get the HELL out of the way."

July 10, 2000, 12:24 PM	#3
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Cost effective approach might include the 870 Youth Express 20 ga. A short stock helps with smaller shooters, this one has a 12 1/2" length of pull. Got one for my kids. Use light loads and good form starting out. Lessons can help,even if you're a good shot, you might not be able to communicate it well.