What type of shotgun should I buy?

Question

What type of shotgun should I buy? I am a 13 year old female that recently went to a clay shooting range. I found it enjoyable, so my dad wants to buy me my own shotgun since the ones for rent are too big. I believe the one my instructor let me use was a 12 Ga. single shotgun.
I felt it was alright, but im a total newb on models and stuff. I am 5ft 1/2 in and 97 pounds. I also want to know whether the 12Ga. Or 20Ga. kicks less. Also, which one is comfortable, considering the female body shape. Thanks! ^^ Also please provide a website if you can! Thanks for your time ^^

Answer 1

Get a 20 ga.

It is less powerful. You'll appreciate that after a day shooting (believe me)

You can get inexpensive ammo and it's suitable for hunting, if you choose to do so.

Answer 2

Go with the Remington Model 870 Youth Model. It's a good reliable gun that will last you for years and always go bang. They run about $200 and have several stock options (synthetic,wood,etc...). If you ever get into hunting or anyhting else, you just need to buy a new barrel since these guns are VERY modifiable. But for clay shooting I would go for a 12 gauge; more range, more power, and recoil is not much more noticable than a 20 gauge with skeet loads. Here is a website were you can find all the options:

www.remington.com

If you get this, I would strongly suggest putting a fiber optic bead for better target aquiisition.

I'm also into teen clay shooting so if you have any other qustions just email back and I'd be happy to help out.

Answer 3

If it was a single-shot gun, I presume this was trapshooting. Get a 12 gauge and plan to reload for it. The 12 gauge can be loaded down to 20 gauge specifications or even lower, especially in a single-shot.

Then get a second stock and have it modified to fit you, presuming that you are still growing. Gun fit is THE most important part of both shooting well and apparent or felt recoil. An adjustable pad that rotates will help in fitting it to the female form. Turning the toe of the pad outward will make a difference.

I shoot in a trap league with people no larger than you are who handle a 12 gauge quite well, so that part should present no real difficulty.

Answer 4

A 20 ga. is the gun that you want. You may have to take it to a gunsmith to get the stock cut to fit you. You can find some nice 20 ga. pump shotguns at a reasonable price. For a little more money you can get a semi-auto. The nice thing about them is that they absorb more of the recoil than other actions. Remember that it is important to get the stock cut down to fit you. If you try to shoot a shotgun just as it comes from the store it will make it so hard to hit anything that you may get discouraged. There are some really gifted women shooters out there and with a properly fitted shotgun, you may be one of the next gifted women shooters. Good luck!!!

Answer 5

I would get a Remington 870 pump shotgun in 12 ga. The 20 ga. does have low recoil, but less power. Remington does have youth model shotguns which you will find fits you. You can go on Remington's website to view their products.
www.remington.com

Answer 6

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Answer 7

There is a 20 ga. Remington 1100 youth size that will not kick you at all. It is so easy on your shoulder that the factory doesn't even put a rubber butt pad on them. You don't need it. My wife is about 5'-3" tall and she uses a 1100 in 20 Ga. and has no problems with it. We hunt together, her with her 20 ga. 1100 and me with my 12 ga. 1100. Good combination in guns and hunting companions.
Sarge

Answer 8

For the purpose you will be using it for I suggest you use a 28 gauge or 20 gauge.* The brand & type of shotgun is up to you, whether its a Pump, Semi-Auto or Over & Under or Side by Side.*

Answer 9

hey e-mal me if you have anymore questions im like a shotgun expert id recommend these shotguns the 20 Ga. kicks less

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/Guns-Shotguns-Break-Action-20-Gauge-20-Gauge-Browning-Cynergy-Classic-Field-Grade-III-Over-Under-Shotgun-28-inches-Barrel-3-inches-_QQ61374_QQ2908

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/Guns-Shotguns-Break-Action-12-Gauge-Mossberg-Silver-Reserve-Field-12-20-Over-Under-Shotgun-Combo-12-20-Gauge-Barrels-_QQ61581_QQ2906

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/Guns-Shotguns-Break-Action-20-Gauge-20-Gauge-CZ-SxS-201A-Ringneck-Side-by-Side-Shotgun-28-inches-Barrel-3-inches-Chamber-Turkish-W_QQ57985_QQ2908

if you feel comfortable with it the REMINGTON 870 wingmaster but for you it maybe a little heavy and the kick isnt much different in between 12 and 20 ga. but you can feel a difference like you beening 97 lbs. will feel more of a kick diffrence than me being 120 lbs. and dont let anybody tell you that you cant shoot as well as a guy (I am a guy) i have been beat by girls and am not afraid to admit it

Answer 10

thats a tall order . for you 12 or 20 gauge probably won't make a diff. for clays a exspensive over and under is good if you got the money. or go cheap on a pump 12 g. if you really got coin, go to www.benelli.com they got some awesome semi-auto's for clays or hunting. good luck .