Bigct
Member
Howdy,
I think this is my first post so go easy on me. (I've been searching and reading a lot for the past few days)
My wife has decided she wanted to try her hand at shooting trap. Just for recreation, not trying to be a pro. She is not sure if she will really like it or not. She has never shot a gun or been around anyone shooting a gun before. She is Filipino so she is small. 4'6" 100lbs.
My Query is:
I'm trying to find the cheapest gun that shoots straight and goes boom more often than not and in a gauge that will work for her size.
Suggestions?
I talked to guy at the local GI Joes and he suggested the 20 gauge in a youth model. Last time I shot a 20ga was when I was trying for my Shotgun merit badge at age 12 (14yrs ago) and I've shot nothing but 12 since then.
Do you think 20 would be too much kick? just enough, should I go .410 or 28ga?
Also since she is undecided on her like of the sport any suggestions on cheap shotguns? I know I saw a cheap 12 and 20 single shot at walmart a few months back for like $60? anybody know if it's adequate to start with? If she likes the sport we'd be upgrading of course.
Sorry for the long post, But from what I've read over the past few days y'all know your stuff and I figured I'd get the best response by giving the best details.
Thanks
-Chris
I think this is my first post so go easy on me. (I've been searching and reading a lot for the past few days)
My wife has decided she wanted to try her hand at shooting trap. Just for recreation, not trying to be a pro. She is not sure if she will really like it or not. She has never shot a gun or been around anyone shooting a gun before. She is Filipino so she is small. 4'6" 100lbs.
My Query is:
I'm trying to find the cheapest gun that shoots straight and goes boom more often than not and in a gauge that will work for her size.
Suggestions?
I talked to guy at the local GI Joes and he suggested the 20 gauge in a youth model. Last time I shot a 20ga was when I was trying for my Shotgun merit badge at age 12 (14yrs ago) and I've shot nothing but 12 since then.
Do you think 20 would be too much kick? just enough, should I go .410 or 28ga?
Also since she is undecided on her like of the sport any suggestions on cheap shotguns? I know I saw a cheap 12 and 20 single shot at walmart a few months back for like $60? anybody know if it's adequate to start with? If she likes the sport we'd be upgrading of course.
Sorry for the long post, But from what I've read over the past few days y'all know your stuff and I figured I'd get the best response by giving the best details.
Thanks
-Chris