what is a good youth gun to start out with?

Question

what is a good youth gun to start out with im 10 and im takin hunters safty in a year so wut is a good gun my dad said either a 20 guage or ummmmmmmmmm a 16 guage
thanks
and a good price (cheap)

i like this 1
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0020926223829a&type=product&cmCat=search&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&QueryText=870&N=4887&Ntk=Products&Ntx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=870&noImage=0

i m planning on hunting phesant and just birds in our yard 4 practice

Answer 1

I would start out with a 20 gauge because the shells cheaper than the 16 gauge and the 20 is more versitile.
sorry the link that you put up is for a set of stocks not a gun
I would look in to a mossberg 500 you th because "When the shooter is ready for a full-sized length of pull, (14"+) just turn in the certificate that came in the box, for a full 50% off the price of the full-sized stock." and can be had for MSRP $316 but you could problly beat that price. here is a link to mossbergs youth models http://www.mossberg.com/products/default.asp?id=22&display=specs

Answer 2

If you are a brand new shooter, you need to start of with a .22 LR rifle, either a single-shot or a manual-repeater, such as a bolt-action, pump-action, or, my favorite, a lever-action rifle.

Marlin makes very good bolt-action single-shots and repeaters, and the best .22 LR lever-action on the market. I believe Remington still markets a great .22 pump as well as some good bolt-action single-shots and repeaters.

After you learn to use a rifle, will be time to start learning the fine art of wingshooting. Your Dad is right, a good 20 gauge single-barreled shotgun is the perfect starter gun for a beginner. I highly recomment the H&R/H&R 1871 Pardner can be had in a youth model in 20 gauge.

Have fun.

Doc

Answer 3

You won't get any arguments from me for that Remington 870 at Cabela's. A 20 gauge is a great shot gun to start with. The recoil is a lot less than a 12 gauge and is almost as versitle as a 12 gauge. I know many shotgunners that had shot 12 gauges all there life and as they got older and better at hitting a flying target, they switched to a 20 gauge.

Answer 4

.410 or 20 gauge, 16 gauge ammo is harder to find. You can find a good single shot for $100. You can get a pump action such as a Remington 870 for around $300.

For a .22 rifle, get a Ruger 10-22 or a Marlin Model 60.

Answer 5

for a rifle, start out with a .22. learn how to shoot using the open sights, then you can get a bigger rifle. if you want to hunt deer, don't get a .243, despite its popularity. its undersized and overrated as a deer rifle. look for something medium sized, like a .25/06, a .270, or a 7mm -08. the latter two can be used to hunt mule deer and black bear as well.
for a shotgun, get a 20 gauge single shot. you can hunt small game and upland with it. also you could possibly use it for turkey, but i don't like 20 gauge for turkey.
i started shooting a .22, but i shoot my grandfathers 12 gauge single shot instead of a 20 gauge.
a NEF single shot shotgun in 12 gauge is about $120 from what i researched.
a good center fire rifle would be a Remington model 700 sps, it runs about $600.

Answer 6

HEY NIGHT RIDER............Your Dad is right on, I was going to say a .410 shotgun, 22 Cal. long rifle, or the 20 or 16 gauge shotgun. When you start your hunter's safety classes, make your Dad proud, pay real close attention, there good classes. The most important thing is always safety, those classes really push that subject, it's the biggest thing, every hunter and gun owner should practice. GOOD LUCK!!!!

Answer 7

Dad's got the right idea. The two of you might start looking in gun shops and pawn shops for a 20 bore Savage-Stevens 311 or something similar. It's a classic, inexpensive, and a nice place to start. The other alternative for a first gun would be a bolt-action 22LR rifle.

Answer 8

Look into a single shot 20 guage. They sell for around $100.

You can usually get them at Wal-Mart of the gun store.

I think the 20 will be a good choice because you will still be able to use it when you get older.

Answer 9

It really depends how big that you are physically, I started shooting when I was 11, 51 years ago, with a 12g. I would say go for the 20g, results from a .410 can be disappointing for a youngster.
Also, you may find 16g shells are not as easy to find as 20's, especially in the UK. Stick to light loads and the best of luck, you have picked the one and only sport!

Answer 10

Remington 870 youth express in 20. $279< I got one for my daughter 6 months ago, we've been on trap league together (talk your dad into that as well) it is a good way to practice up for bird season.