Friend needs a shorter shotgun

chris in va · February 10, 2005, 12:59 AM

She shot my Nova 20ga for the first time at trap today. Did fairly well considering how long the stock is, but she wants something much shorter.

Is an 870 youth stock on the right track? We're not looking to spend more than about $200-250 right now.

EDIT: Also saw the Mossberg Bantam. Seems to look more like a true 'youth' model with the forearm closer as well.

WillBrayjr · February 10, 2005, 09:55 AM

Both the Remington 870youth and the Mossberg 500Bantam are excellent. The Remington 870youth can be found very easily at chainstores, you can also catch the on sale at at sporting goods store like Dick's or others around $200.00. The best way to get the Mossberg 500Bantam is to look at Guns America, just make sure you're buying from a Dealer and not a private person!

guardsman012301 · February 10, 2005, 04:11 PM

A Remington 870 Marine Magnum is a good shotgun. it has an 18" barrel and a 7 shot magazine.

WillBrayjr · February 10, 2005, 04:26 PM

He is talking about the length of the buttstock.

Omaha-BeenGlockin · February 10, 2005, 04:43 PM

I believe that there is also a replacement butt-pad for the Nova offered by Benelli the has a shorter LOP than standard.

February 10, 2005, 12:59 AM	#1
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	Friend needs a shorter shotgun She shot my Nova 20ga for the first time at trap today. Did fairly well considering how long the stock is, but she wants something much shorter. Is an 870 youth stock on the right track? We're not looking to spend more than about $200-250 right now. EDIT: Also saw the Mossberg Bantam. Seems to look more like a true 'youth' model with the forearm closer as well.

February 10, 2005, 04:43 PM	#5
Omaha-BeenGlockin Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2001 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 1,183	I believe that there is also a replacement butt-pad for the Nova offered by Benelli the has a shorter LOP than standard. __________________ I take the leech that's bleeding me Can't stop to save my soul I take the leash that's leading me -------Metallica

February 10, 2005, 09:55 AM	#2
WillBrayjr Junior member Join Date: September 26, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 1,881	Both the Remington 870youth and the Mossberg 500Bantam are excellent. The Remington 870youth can be found very easily at chainstores, you can also catch the on sale at at sporting goods store like Dick's or others around $200.00. The best way to get the Mossberg 500Bantam is to look at Guns America, just make sure you're buying from a Dealer and not a private person!

February 10, 2005, 04:11 PM	#3
guardsman012301 Member Join Date: May 17, 2004 Posts: 24	A Remington 870 Marine Magnum is a good shotgun. it has an 18" barrel and a 7 shot magazine.

February 10, 2005, 04:26 PM	#4
WillBrayjr Junior member Join Date: September 26, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 1,881	He is talking about the length of the buttstock.