Ohio Gun Guy
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I rate myself as proficient in guns......BUT it's been a long time since I've hunted something other than paper. My oldest is 11 and would like to go rabbit (Maybe Grouse / Pheasant, etc.) hunting this or next season. I've been searching and reading old posts, but I think I'd like a current bit of advice from you all, if you can help. (He's a reasonably good shot with .22 rifles & can shoulder a full size stock)
1. I have several 12 ga. Mossberg 500's with the different barrels.
2. I'm considering getting a decent side by side .410 or 20 gauge for kid/s to hunt with.
The knock on .410 seems to be it's harder to hit with due to the smaller shot pattern.
I'm worried from personal experience a light 20ga will kick just as hard (Or harder) as a 12 ga.
Should I look at a .410?
Get a 20 ga and use reduced recoil?
Or are 12 ga reduced recoil okay for a fairly big 11 year old? - IF yes, what commercial loads have you used?
Thanks! OGG
1. I have several 12 ga. Mossberg 500's with the different barrels.
2. I'm considering getting a decent side by side .410 or 20 gauge for kid/s to hunt with.
The knock on .410 seems to be it's harder to hit with due to the smaller shot pattern.
I'm worried from personal experience a light 20ga will kick just as hard (Or harder) as a 12 ga.
Should I look at a .410?
Get a 20 ga and use reduced recoil?
Or are 12 ga reduced recoil okay for a fairly big 11 year old? - IF yes, what commercial loads have you used?
Thanks! OGG