azruger Report post Posted August 20, 2017 Anyone in tucson area have a inexpensive 20 gauge or .410 I can pick up for my daughter to start wit for dove this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactusjack Report post Posted August 20, 2017 I'd recommend a Mossberg youth 20. 410 is frustrating to new shooters 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest oneshot Report post Posted August 20, 2017 20gauge instead of a .410... .410 is really a gun for super shooters/experts... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjl2010 Report post Posted August 20, 2017 410 shells are dang expensive 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactusjack Report post Posted August 20, 2017 Dove hunting is hard enough with a 20 or a 12. A 28g or 410 require expert level skills. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted August 20, 2017 Yeah but a 410 has a lot less recoil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactusjack Report post Posted August 20, 2017 If you don't care if they hit anything, the light recoil is perfect. Btw, you can get light recoil loads for a 20 that give the kid a chance to hit something. Getting skunked as a kid is a good way to not want to go dove hunting again 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted August 20, 2017 You can use mine if you don't find anything. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sniper Report post Posted August 20, 2017 410 is way to expensive to shoot. 20 ga with light loads is a good way to go. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted August 20, 2017 Guess it depends on the kid. Mine both used a 410 for a couple of years before moving on to 20 gauges. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
L Cazador Report post Posted August 20, 2017 Whether you go with a 20 or a 410, choose a shotgun with a modified choke and a load with #8 shot. There is little difference in recoil between a 20ga 7/8oz load or a 3/4oz 410 load, FYI. If you choose the 2 1/2oz. 410 load (which does have lower recoil, another important factor to consider is pellet count. For size #7 1/2 shot vs. #8, the count is about 50 pellets less per oz. for 7 1/2. I taught junior trap and skeet in my younger days and a 20ga with a modified choke and #9 shot was always the best choice 9 out of 10 times. I don't think you'll find much #9 shot but #8 is a good alternative. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
no worries Report post Posted August 21, 2017 I have a Mossberg 500 and a Remington, both in 20 gauge. My boys are shooting 12 gauges now. Both are excellent with very very few rounds. Also have some ammo. Jim 520 349-2926 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
venadito Report post Posted August 21, 2017 What happened? You were supposed to buy my shotgun, remember? Well it is still for sale if you want it same price...Let me know...520--850-0084...In Tucson... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SunDevil Report post Posted August 21, 2017 I have a 20 gauge side by side. sits in the safe. I think it is a savage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azruger Report post Posted August 22, 2017 Got any pics sundevil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
