turkey gun for a 13 year old?
#2
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 409
RE: turkey gun for a 13 year old?
Do you have an adult to take you to store, teach shooting, and safety? Some clubs have youth programs.
Be certain you have the proper training and follow the safety rules....Most states require a hunter safety course, if your doesn't it is still recommend.
Handling a gun is an adult responsibility, seek assistance from an experienced adult individual...Be safe and Have fun. Hunting can provide many years of fun and challenges....
I would suggest a 20 gauge, full choke, single shot, used shotgun in youth model size, if you are average size for a 13 year old.
20 ga. doesn't kick much.
full choke is needed for turkey.
single shot will make you learn to take only good shots
and a youth model so the length of pull is correct and you can quickly and safely shoulder the gun.
A used gun because it is less money and you will soon grow out of it.
Be safe....
Be certain you have the proper training and follow the safety rules....Most states require a hunter safety course, if your doesn't it is still recommend.
Handling a gun is an adult responsibility, seek assistance from an experienced adult individual...Be safe and Have fun. Hunting can provide many years of fun and challenges....
I would suggest a 20 gauge, full choke, single shot, used shotgun in youth model size, if you are average size for a 13 year old.
20 ga. doesn't kick much.
full choke is needed for turkey.
single shot will make you learn to take only good shots
and a youth model so the length of pull is correct and you can quickly and safely shoulder the gun.
A used gun because it is less money and you will soon grow out of it.
Be safe....
#6
RE: turkey gun for a 13 year old?
I think it has to do with how much experience you have with guns. My first shot gun I got was a NEF single shot 20 GA. when I was 11. It was a pretty good gun for me at the time. But last year when I was 13 I got a NEF pardner pump 12 GA. this worked out preety good for me. I shot a turkey anda deer with it but It doesn't kick much. It is really heavy though weighing about 7 pounds.
#7
RE: turkey gun for a 13 year old?
You won't feel any recoil when you drop the hammer on a turkey.
I was shooting a 12 gauge when I was 11. I think if you get a 20 gauge now, you'll be ready for a 12 gauge by Christmas... I would get a 12 gauge. On turkeys the advantages are huge. Not saying a 20 can't do it, but I have yet to see a 20 gauge deliever more than a 60% pattern past 30 yards with a turkey load. I've shot lots and lots of them. They are 30 yard guns MAX.
I'd look for a good condition used Remington 1100, 1187, or a Beretta 390. I saw a few Berettas for sale in the local gun shop for under $450 in great shape.
I was shooting a 12 gauge when I was 11. I think if you get a 20 gauge now, you'll be ready for a 12 gauge by Christmas... I would get a 12 gauge. On turkeys the advantages are huge. Not saying a 20 can't do it, but I have yet to see a 20 gauge deliever more than a 60% pattern past 30 yards with a turkey load. I've shot lots and lots of them. They are 30 yard guns MAX.
I'd look for a good condition used Remington 1100, 1187, or a Beretta 390. I saw a few Berettas for sale in the local gun shop for under $450 in great shape.