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Any body have a sugestion for a 20ga. shotgun for my wife she is on the shorter end of the spectrum so she needs a lighter gun any help is apreciated.
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I'm not sure what your price range is but Benelli's new ultra-light is all around wonderful gun (and VERY light). Remington makes so light shotguns too.
You have alot of options. I'd look at a Benelli. The gun is a great gun and the price aint too bad. But if your looking for a pump action I'd look at a remington 870. Its been around for quite awhile and is a great shotgun.
If you are looking for a less costly option, I would look at the Rem 870 in the youth model. Nice and short and light. I still use mine for grouse hunting where the cover is thick and I don't want to swing a long barrel.
I love my Mossberg 500 20ga, however it is a pump. Berretas have reliable actions for semi-autos, however are heavy. For a pump i would consider Mossberg, for semi-auto Benelli is a good company.
A little more forgotten about shotgun that would be perfect for this is the winchester model 1200 or could now be called the 1300. I grew up shooting that in a 20 gauge and it was easily as reliable as the 870 I moved to for the next 12 years. I believe it even weighs a little less than the 870 youth. All around great gun and I'd go with either that or the 870.
Remington 870 Express. It's an amazing gun, and fairly inexpensive (around $299 in our area).
Lighter gun will give you more kick, of course, so auto would be a good choice. As suggested above, there are youth models with shorter stocks, which is what a smaller person really needs. The Weatherby SA-08 is very light, comes in a youth model, and is reasonably priced (nice gun). More money, but I think the Beretta 391 is available with a youth stock. If you go with a pump, like an 870 Youth or cut down stock, can also look at Limbsaver and similar pads to reduce recoil.
My standard Remington 870
The latest Winchester 1300 is now the speed pump, and it is pretty light. If you were to go the pump route I would consider that, or check out brands that make a "compact" (not youth, though) model. Don't be afraid of the H&R/NEF Pardner Pump Compact model. Never tried the compact, but the full size 12 and 20s were of equal quality to any basic 870, and are pretty much copies.
My first thought was an O/U double. The barrels sit way back and make for a nice balance for a shorter person. I remember trying to shoot trap with an auto when I was young, and it was terrible. Someone handed me a lighter, shorter field model double, and that made a world of difference.
Ive been using a 1100,in the 20ga magnum this year its been real SWEET so far And my wife loves it also she uses it on clays.There hard to beat.good luck.
MOssberg makes a durable 20 gauge and its not too expensive either, it the model 500 i use a youth 20 for grouse and the recoil next to nothing it has a 22 inch barrel so its great for smaller hunters like me.
Has to be a used 20 Ga. Remington 1100 Special Field. Soft recoil as women are built different, light weight and points like a finger.
I am a huge Benelli and T/C fan. I would start a new gunner with a single shot. It helps concentration. The 20 gauge Encore is excellent by any standards, with the stainless receiver and VR with screw-in chokes. They have a variety of stock options (did I say that?).
Agreed with matouse3 and + 1 for you sir!!!
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I'm not sure what your price range is but Benelli's new ultra-light is all around wonderful gun (and VERY light). Remington makes so light shotguns too.
You have alot of options. I'd look at a Benelli. The gun is a great gun and the price aint too bad. But if your looking for a pump action I'd look at a remington 870. Its been around for quite awhile and is a great shotgun.
If you are looking for a less costly option, I would look at the Rem 870 in the youth model. Nice and short and light. I still use mine for grouse hunting where the cover is thick and I don't want to swing a long barrel.
I love my Mossberg 500 20ga, however it is a pump. Berretas have reliable actions for semi-autos, however are heavy. For a pump i would consider Mossberg, for semi-auto Benelli is a good company.
A little more forgotten about shotgun that would be perfect for this is the winchester model 1200 or could now be called the 1300. I grew up shooting that in a 20 gauge and it was easily as reliable as the 870 I moved to for the next 12 years. I believe it even weighs a little less than the 870 youth. All around great gun and I'd go with either that or the 870.
Remington 870 Express. It's an amazing gun, and fairly inexpensive (around $299 in our area).
Lighter gun will give you more kick, of course, so auto would be a good choice. As suggested above, there are youth models with shorter stocks, which is what a smaller person really needs. The Weatherby SA-08 is very light, comes in a youth model, and is reasonably priced (nice gun). More money, but I think the Beretta 391 is available with a youth stock. If you go with a pump, like an 870 Youth or cut down stock, can also look at Limbsaver and similar pads to reduce recoil.
The latest Winchester 1300 is now the speed pump, and it is pretty light. If you were to go the pump route I would consider that, or check out brands that make a "compact" (not youth, though) model. Don't be afraid of the H&R/NEF Pardner Pump Compact model. Never tried the compact, but the full size 12 and 20s were of equal quality to any basic 870, and are pretty much copies.
My first thought was an O/U double. The barrels sit way back and make for a nice balance for a shorter person. I remember trying to shoot trap with an auto when I was young, and it was terrible. Someone handed me a lighter, shorter field model double, and that made a world of difference.
My standard Remington 870
MOssberg makes a durable 20 gauge and its not too expensive either, it the model 500 i use a youth 20 for grouse and the recoil next to nothing it has a 22 inch barrel so its great for smaller hunters like me.
Ive been using a 1100,in the 20ga magnum this year its been real SWEET so far And my wife loves it also she uses it on clays.There hard to beat.good luck.
Has to be a used 20 Ga. Remington 1100 Special Field. Soft recoil as women are built different, light weight and points like a finger.
I am a huge Benelli and T/C fan. I would start a new gunner with a single shot. It helps concentration. The 20 gauge Encore is excellent by any standards, with the stainless receiver and VR with screw-in chokes. They have a variety of stock options (did I say that?).
Agreed with matouse3 and + 1 for you sir!!!
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