youth shotguns

cut em · 04-22-2009, 09:48 PM

dollar for dollar, what is the best youth shotgun? looking for a 20 gauge.

rugermike · 04-22-2009, 10:07 PM

Hard to beat a youth Rem. 870

Catfish · 04-22-2009, 11:32 PM

The H&R- Nef. guns are real cheap and do everything you need done, BUT, they have alot of recoil for younger shooters. For a gun that will last a life time of heavy use I agree with Rugermike, the 870 rem. The 500 Mossy is a close second. For alittle more and 1100 Rem. will help with the recoil.

**Shotgun Shooter** · 04-22-2009, 11:42 PM

Didnt say what it was for, so I'm going with a single shot. I have a Rossi 20ga single shot. I think they have a youth model too, but mine is full size. It was only 87 bucks. Its a blast to shoot, but leaves bruises on my shoulder.

S.S.

**matt g** · 04-23-2009, 12:21 AM

I loved my Winchester 120.

dylanpowell · 07-02-2009, 10:47 PM

my first upgrade from a single shot 20gauge was a 870 remmington. i used it for dove hunting. it took alot of abuse but was always reliable. but the remming 1100 is just as good and its prettier i think. i know have a remmington over under 20 gauge and its wonderfull as well.

**robocop10mm** · 07-03-2009, 01:45 AM

I'll second Matt on the Winny. The model 120 is a plain jane 1200. Fast action. Solid lock up. Lighter than the Remmy and youth models were made. The only problem is they are no longer making them. Good clean used ones are out there. If you get one and don't like it I will buy it from you. I have been thinking about one myself.

tookalisten · 07-03-2009, 02:03 PM

My neighbor just bought his son a 20 gauge Remington 870. I think he and I got a lot more enjoyment shooting skeet with it than his son did; I have always shot 12 gauges; but am now looking for a 20 for myself

orangello · 07-03-2009, 03:54 PM

My first shotty was an H&R single shot .410; i loved it & it is still at Dad's house if i need it (about 30 years later).

If you need a pump, my ole crusty mossberg 500 in 12 guage has never failed me; they sell them in 20 guage as well. They are pretty inexpensive & have lots of tacticool options to please the kiddie.

(I've noticed my father uses the .410 on tree rats in the yard and such, now that he is getting older.)

**matt g** · 07-03-2009, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robocop10mm

I'll second Matt on the Winny. The model 120 is a plain jane 1200. Fast action. Solid lock up. Lighter than the Remmy and youth models were made. The only problem is they are no longer making them. Good clean used ones are out there. If you get one and don't like it I will buy it from you. I have been thinking about one myself.

That's a shame. I had thousands of rounds through mine without a single hiccup. Ne'er a misfeed or extractor failure.

04-22-2009, 09:48 PM	#1
cut em Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 2	youth shotguns dollar for dollar, what is the best youth shotgun? looking for a 20 gauge.

04-22-2009, 10:07 PM	#2
rugermike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: southern Indiana Posts: 133	Hard to beat a youth Rem. 870 __________________ mikem@tls.net M&M Gun Repair FFL Transfers

04-22-2009, 11:32 PM	#3
Catfish Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 272	The H&R- Nef. guns are real cheap and do everything you need done, BUT, they have alot of recoil for younger shooters. For a gun that will last a life time of heavy use I agree with Rugermike, the 870 rem. The 500 Mossy is a close second. For alittle more and 1100 Rem. will help with the recoil. __________________ Catfish Ohio

04-23-2009, 12:21 AM	#5
matt g Supporting Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 3,978	I loved my Winchester 120. __________________ "'Did you ever wonder why we had to run for shelter when the promise of a brave new world unfurled beneath a clear blue sky? " Roger Waters Vote freedom, join the Libertarian Party.

07-03-2009, 01:45 AM	#7
robocop10mm Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 3,090	I'll second Matt on the Winny. The model 120 is a plain jane 1200. Fast action. Solid lock up. Lighter than the Remmy and youth models were made. The only problem is they are no longer making them. Good clean used ones are out there. If you get one and don't like it I will buy it from you. I have been thinking about one myself. __________________ In life, strive to take the high road....It offers a better field of fire.

04-22-2009, 11:42 PM	#4
Shotgun Shooter Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 826	Didnt say what it was for, so I'm going with a single shot. I have a Rossi 20ga single shot. I think they have a youth model too, but mine is full size. It was only 87 bucks. Its a blast to shoot, but leaves bruises on my shoulder. S.S.

07-02-2009, 10:47 PM	#6
dylanpowell Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2	my first upgrade from a single shot 20gauge was a 870 remmington. i used it for dove hunting. it took alot of abuse but was always reliable. but the remming 1100 is just as good and its prettier i think. i know have a remmington over under 20 gauge and its wonderfull as well.

07-03-2009, 02:03 PM	#8
tookalisten Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NC Posts: 27	My neighbor just bought his son a 20 gauge Remington 870. I think he and I got a lot more enjoyment shooting skeet with it than his son did; I have always shot 12 gauges; but am now looking for a 20 for myself

07-03-2009, 03:54 PM	#9
orangello Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 2,259	My first shotty was an H&R single shot .410; i loved it & it is still at Dad's house if i need it (about 30 years later). If you need a pump, my ole crusty mossberg 500 in 12 guage has never failed me; they sell them in 20 guage as well. They are pretty inexpensive & have lots of tacticool options to please the kiddie. (I've noticed my father uses the .410 on tree rats in the yard and such, now that he is getting older.)

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