Recent content by huntin dad

i own a NEF 20 gauge w/ a fixed modified choke. It's not bad on recoil if you stat away from the 3" loads. If I were you I'd buy a youth model NEF 20 gauge and add a slip on recoil pad. (I say to get a youth model because there lighter and the added recoil pad ands length, so the shorter youth...

thanks again everyone. I am on a very limited budget. As I said before the range they will shooting will be 75 yards or less. Most likely less. Most of my shots are around 40-50 yards. I still haven't completely given up on the idea of a .357 but leaning toward the 30-30. I do have questions as...

I agree that the handi-rifles are great beginner guns. In fact I use one in a 45-70 govt.I love it. One shot is all one should need, and I find them to be plenty accurate, as well as a great value. From what i'm hearin a 30-30 handi-rifle w/ managed recoil ammo,fitted with a youth stock and...

Thanks for the replies. I should mention that I will most likely buy a single shot rifle that is either a youth model or have it fitted to the kids. I know that ALOT of people shoot cal. under .30 for deer. I am not one of them. I don't disagree with they're use but I am a fan of .30+ cal. for...

I like the SKS for accuacy but it makes a huge differnece in which one you buy Russian and Chinesse modles are good. I wouldn't buy a Yogu. My dad had a Russian and it was realy accurate. The AK is more realiable for bad conditions because it is built with looser tolerances. And is utterly...

Hi, I'm new hear. I'm starting to consider my options for a deer gun for my kids. My daughter is ten and my son is five,(waiting a couple years). I was considering a .357 mag rifle or a .44 mag. I have never shot either of these in a rifle, but I imagine the recoil is very mild. I'm looking for...