Thread: 20ga or 410 for beginners?

Originally Posted by mikee

Has the lad shot anything before, what sort of range, close pond or passing shooting?

remember lightly loaded 12 will recoil less that a 20, my 8 1/2 12g with oz loads recoils less than my 6lb 20ga with oz loads.

A lot of people give their kids light 20ga's and then buy heavy loads for them and wonder why the kids don't enjoy their shooting.

dead right -get cheap pump or auto 12 gauge - cut butt/ stock back to suit young shooter and use light loads - best combo you get for younger shooter - 20 gauge with heavy loads could kick harder - forget 410 rats only