Thread: Lead in .410 vs steel in 20

I started out with a Rossi single shot .410 and loved it. Light gun but still very little kick. Then graduated to the same gun in 20 gauge, it kicked pretty bad and the thicker pistol grip and stock didn't help as it made me punch my nose when I wrapped my hand over the stock. Was made like that as the frame had to be bigger for the bigger guage.

If you don't reload ammo for either option is going to be expensive, at least .410 lead is going to be easier to find. If he can handle it a light gas semi-auto 12 gauge is not a silly option. There's plenty of light steel loads available and no need to upgrade.