I purchased a mini bantam mossberg in 410 for my skinny, tall 10 year old. Little gun had a bit of kick, but he could shoot a box of shells at clays and still hold the gun up properly and safely. At 11 , last year, he can bust clays with the best of them and not get fatigued by using too much gun. He will use that 410 this spring for turkey.
The next gun will be a youth 20g pump with a 12" lop.
Is he at a bit of a disadvantage using a 410 to shoot clays, maybe. But he is learning with a gun that fits him and he can handle safely and shoot with confidence.
My other boy, 10 this summer, will start shooting the 410 and once he is done it will go to another hunting family with youth shooters.
Get something that fits, something he can handle safely....
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