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do you think my 10 year old could handle a 20 gauge shotgun easily?
Question by youngmarine29. Uploaded on November 04, 2009
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Easily? I don't know. What type of shooting are you planning?
Check the length of pull. I would consider a youth model, maybe a used one.
How big is the shooter?
Off hand I say yes.
I'd be sure that there is a good recoil pad on it.
Make sure that the fit is good as well.
As for what type... depend on what you want to spend if you don't have it already. I'd steer away from anything that will bruise the shoulder and make shooting unbearable.
Yeah, I shot my dad's a few times when I was ten.
Depends how big the kid is. I was shooting my dads 12ga semi when I was 8-9 But I was a big kid. It did have a nice recoil pad on it as well. It all depends on type of gun, type of load and size of person shooting. Make sure the gun fits well and isnt too big. You can get a slip on recoil pad to soften the blow as well. If its a semi auto there is usually a good amount less recoil due to force of ejection. I have a 12ga single H&R and it kicks like a mule due to the design. Its a great gun for accuracy of slugs though!
I was shooting 12 gauge at 10
i don't know, i couldn't. of course, that was because it was too heavy and i frequently shot at stuff that was too far away
Easily? maybe not. I think it is definetly do able. If it is the kids first gun, I would start at a .410 though just so they don't get afraid of the kick or anything. Also, be sure to get the youth model.
I first shot a lightweight 20 gauge as a scrawny 8-year-old, but that was with a lot of supervision. I would recommend the 20 over the .410 as a gun that a young shooter can grow into. I still have that Franchi 20 and I still shoot it.
I'd STAY AWAY from the "rossi"( I believe it is) "combo" .243/20ga.
The 20ga with it is a MONSTER !
(I'm 42/200lbs. by the way )
I'd say they can handle it...but make sure they're comfortable shooting first. Starting a kid out on too big a gun will develop a flinch. If they've developed good shooting habits with smaller calibers...I'd say they can handle the 20.
i used my 20 ga. when i was ten and killed a bearded hen with it but then switche dto my dads 12ga. ive use ever since..as long as hes comforatable shooting it id say ya hes good
As a youngster, my introduction to shotgunning was a .410 and it admittedly didn't take long to outgrow it, but it's an individual call if the 20 gauge is a good choice for your 10 year-old. How well does he deal with the recoil of centerfire rifles? Has he tried a 20 gauge and is he comfortable with it?
Should be ok with light loads at first.
im pretty sure he could handle it but i would go with a youth gun. if you had extra money you could also put a recoil pad on to make in easier to shoot. My brother has a really nice over and under youth 20 and it shoots like a 410
I would allow a 10 year old to start with a .410. I think the reduced recoil will allow them to enjoy it more and allow them to learn the finer points of hunting. Some 10 year olds just can't handle a .20 gauge. As Edward J. said, it won't take him/her long to outgrow it but it would give him a great start. I have seen children soured on hunting by the fear of the recoil... what is the purpose of that?
yeah a 10 year old should be able to handle a 3inch shell with it to
I am 11 and last Christmas i got a 12 gauge pump I think he/her could handle it. (I weigh 120.)
How strong is he/she? I am 12 and i can handle a 20 gauge easily! Its a little heavy. it just depends on how strong they are!!!
my nine y/o niece is shooting a 20ga. and she is the size of that garden nome from travelosity... soo...
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How big is the shooter?
Off hand I say yes.
Easily? maybe not. I think it is definetly do able. If it is the kids first gun, I would start at a .410 though just so they don't get afraid of the kick or anything. Also, be sure to get the youth model.
Easily? I don't know. What type of shooting are you planning?
Check the length of pull. I would consider a youth model, maybe a used one.
I'd be sure that there is a good recoil pad on it.
Make sure that the fit is good as well.
As for what type... depend on what you want to spend if you don't have it already. I'd steer away from anything that will bruise the shoulder and make shooting unbearable.
Yeah, I shot my dad's a few times when I was ten.
i don't know, i couldn't. of course, that was because it was too heavy and i frequently shot at stuff that was too far away
I first shot a lightweight 20 gauge as a scrawny 8-year-old, but that was with a lot of supervision. I would recommend the 20 over the .410 as a gun that a young shooter can grow into. I still have that Franchi 20 and I still shoot it.
I'd STAY AWAY from the "rossi"( I believe it is) "combo" .243/20ga.
The 20ga with it is a MONSTER !
(I'm 42/200lbs. by the way )
As a youngster, my introduction to shotgunning was a .410 and it admittedly didn't take long to outgrow it, but it's an individual call if the 20 gauge is a good choice for your 10 year-old. How well does he deal with the recoil of centerfire rifles? Has he tried a 20 gauge and is he comfortable with it?
Depends how big the kid is. I was shooting my dads 12ga semi when I was 8-9 But I was a big kid. It did have a nice recoil pad on it as well. It all depends on type of gun, type of load and size of person shooting. Make sure the gun fits well and isnt too big. You can get a slip on recoil pad to soften the blow as well. If its a semi auto there is usually a good amount less recoil due to force of ejection. I have a 12ga single H&R and it kicks like a mule due to the design. Its a great gun for accuracy of slugs though!
I was shooting 12 gauge at 10
I'd say they can handle it...but make sure they're comfortable shooting first. Starting a kid out on too big a gun will develop a flinch. If they've developed good shooting habits with smaller calibers...I'd say they can handle the 20.
i used my 20 ga. when i was ten and killed a bearded hen with it but then switche dto my dads 12ga. ive use ever since..as long as hes comforatable shooting it id say ya hes good
Should be ok with light loads at first.
im pretty sure he could handle it but i would go with a youth gun. if you had extra money you could also put a recoil pad on to make in easier to shoot. My brother has a really nice over and under youth 20 and it shoots like a 410
I would allow a 10 year old to start with a .410. I think the reduced recoil will allow them to enjoy it more and allow them to learn the finer points of hunting. Some 10 year olds just can't handle a .20 gauge. As Edward J. said, it won't take him/her long to outgrow it but it would give him a great start. I have seen children soured on hunting by the fear of the recoil... what is the purpose of that?
yeah a 10 year old should be able to handle a 3inch shell with it to
I am 11 and last Christmas i got a 12 gauge pump I think he/her could handle it. (I weigh 120.)
How strong is he/she? I am 12 and i can handle a 20 gauge easily! Its a little heavy. it just depends on how strong they are!!!
my nine y/o niece is shooting a 20ga. and she is the size of that garden nome from travelosity... soo...
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