bigpaul Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I might have a 12 year old to take out, curious on gun and load setups? I can borrow a 20 from a friend, but not until May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Early Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Where are you in Delaware County? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 A twelve year old may be able to shoot a 12 guage, just sight it in with him/her withlight 2 3/4 target loads. then switch to 2 3/4 high brass. this will let the shot pattern be pretty good out to 40 yards. a 20 is nice but a lot less pellets. Sometimes a heavier gun is the ticket especially if they can rest it on a shooting stick. no 6 high brass works nice, pattern the gun yourself to see which brand of shell works best in it. the youth will never feel the kick with a bird in front of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpaul Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 Thanks for your reply. I was thinking a 12 with a red dot and 2 3/4" shells. She she a 22 quite a bit but this is a jump. I'll put it in a lead sled so it doesn't scare her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 yeah when i was that age my dad tried to get me a 20 or 16 but i wanted to be like dad!!! shoot a 12 with light trap loads a few times... slip in the turkey round and she'll nver know the difference when hunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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