Youth Shotgun

[agr1]

Hi All, I am looking for input on a shotgun for my son. He is 12 and passed his firearms safety course... lined up for the Hunter Ed course now too. I am looking to get him a youth model shotgun but favour break actions.

Anyone know anything about the Stoeger products or any other models that won't break the bank and still be reasonable quality?

Thanks in advance

[V_1]

Good job!
H & R Pardners?

I'm also hearing good things about Mossberg Bantam youth models (20 ga, .410).

IGAs are hit and miss, love or hate, etc - which tells me there is lack of stable quality.

Originally Posted by agr1

Hi All, I am looking for input on a shotgun for my son. He is 12 and passed his firearms safety course... lined up for the Hunter Ed course now too. I am looking to get him a youth model shotgun but favour break actions.

Anyone know anything about the Stoeger products or any other models that won't break the bank and still be reasonable quality?

Thanks in advance

I just had an opportunity to shoot the new Franchi 20 gauge over and under on Saturday and I was definitly impressed. It's very light weight and basically a scaled down version of the 12 gauge.

[SHORTMAG]

The mossberg Bantam has a great grow as you do feature. Here's the link...give it a peek.

http://www.mossberg.com/products/def...ction=products

[chocdogs]

My son started shooting a stoeger condor 12/20 combo when he was 11. I have the 20 gauge on for him to start and get comfortable and will transition him to the 12 when he is comfortable. The gun seems to have held up well. He has shot it a lot in the last 2 years. we shot at least once a week and hunted with it all of last year. It was relatively inexpensive to purchase.

[Thunder Elk Hunter]

the rem 20 gauge youth is a great starter gun. MY 12 year old loves it and shoots skeets well with it.

[Attilathecanuk]

I have a double barrel .410 IGA and my 12 yr old shoots it well, his only complaint is its a little heavy(no sling). Kinda pricey brand new tho...