what is the best kind of gun to use when you go hunting for a 13 and 14 year old boy?

Question

i am going hunt and need to know what kind of gun to get

i am going hunt with them not hunting them

Answer 1

Quite frankly, I consider the .410 shotgun to be useless in the hands of a novice. The .410 shotgun is an expert's weapon. A beginner would be better served with a single-barreled 12 or 20 gauge shotgun. H&R's Pardner would be a perfect first shotgun.

A .22 LR rifle would also be a good choice if the game is rabbit or squirrel. If deer are on the agenda, Get an H&R Handi-Rifle with a .30-30 WCF barrel and an additional 12 or 20 gauge barrel.

Doc

Answer 2

A thirteen year old isn't likely to be hunting dangerous game, and if he doesn't need a dangerous game rifle, he should be able to use the same calibers and guages as an adult. The proper firearm for a hunt is going to depend on the game hunted and the conditions in the field, not on your age.
Wingshooting can be with a 28, 20 or 12 bore shotgun. My personal favorites have always been side-by-sides, but there's nothing wrong with others, either. Note that I left out the 410, which is NOT a good choice, despite popular opinion to the contrary. It's a mistake to think because it's small-bore, it's a youth gun. The 28 is the proper guage at that power level.
Small game hunting can be loads of fun and give you experience in the field. A 22 LR rifle is a good choice. I'd suggest a bolt-action, but I used a Winchester 63 semi-auto at that age (and still do over forty years later), and I bought a Ruger 10-22 for one of my kids.
Deer hunting opens a great area for argument. For hunting in close cover, many people prefer a lever action with an aperture sight. Though not my choice, the Winchester 94 in 30-30 is the archtypical rifle in this genre. But for general purposes, most people prefer a scoped bolt-action, and the best balanced cartridge in that group for deer (and hogs) is 7mm Mauser or 7mm08, but 257 Roberts, 6.5x55 Mauser, 260 Remington, 270 Winchester, and 280 Remington as well as quite a few other calibers are good, too.
For elk and moose, 30-06, 308 Winchester, 8mm Mauser, and perhaps even 8x68 are among the good choices.
More important than the specifics of caliber and action type is that you be comfortable with the safe and effective use of the gun you use. Practice and ask for advice as much as you can, and you'll have a lifetime of good experiences.

Answer 3

I would suggest a .270 or 7mm rifle. Probably less kick than a .308 or 30-06 for a new hunter, but still sufficient to effectively kill deer humanely. Although it can be done, I wouldn't suggest hunting with bigger game like deer with a caliber like 22LR or even .223. Those calibers will most likely not take the animal quickly and it will suffer a longer/prolonged, painful death.

P.S. - fmagellen74, I have been deer hunting for over 26 years. I realize that the 22LR does not have the necessary fps speed to meet hunting regulations, I was stating that with correct shot placement it could theorhetically be done, although I did not (in any way suggest that it should be done). Please, don't spend your time trying to correct everyone.

Answer 4

A 20 shotgun is the perfect all around gun. For small game and deer. As for hunting 13 and 14 year old boys. I don't think there is a season on them

Answer 5

If you are hunting for a 13 or 14 year old boy, it would probably be best to use a water gun, or maybe a paintball gun.

Answer 6

.243 is perfect. Stay away from high recoil calibers as it might deter them from hunting/shooting. I have taken many deer with my .243 and with good shot placement, will humanely kill a deer. I have never had to track one for more than 75 yards. .257 Roberts is also a good choice.

Anyone that tells you that large calibers are necessary for deer, such as 30-06, .308, 7mm, & .300, are nuts. Those big guns will destroy more kids spirits and shoulders than will kill deer.

As for a shotgun, go with the 20 gauge. I like them better than the 410 for one main reason: more power with slightly more recoil. I have found very little difference in recoil but a large difference in effectiveness.

BTW----> just a note to Jeff R, hunting deer w/22LR is illegal.

Answer 7

I recommend you consider a over & under 20 gauge shotgun on the bottom barrel and a 22 long rifle in the top barrel.* If you just want it for hunting Deer get a 30-30 caliber rifle.*

Answer 8

Well, I'm not sure which game laws apply to hunting 13 or 14 year old boys. I'm sure that they are not on the endangered list but there may be some significant restrictions on hunting them. You could possibly trap them using 13 or 14 year old girls for bait. Don't know if I'd want to kill one though. Have you ever thought of how much trouble they are to clean. No, I think I'd just prefer to trap them and release them as far from your home as possible.

Answer 9

The first rifle I ever shot was a Remington .223 I was 11 and I didn't have any problems with it. It depends on what your hunting for.

Answer 10

30-30, .308, .243, 7 X 57, 30 Remington, 6.5 Swedish, 44 Magnum Ruger. Do not give lever actions to kids. The triggers are too dangerous.