). I started dove hunting on a double barrel 12 gauge with hammers and no recoil pad when I was 12. I enjoyed hitting birds but also learned to respect ammo and shot selection. I have friends and relatives who started out on .410 who became discouraged quickly due to the lack of hits. IMO, a .410 is more of an expert shotgun rather than a beginner shotgun. I spent most of my early days (age 6-12) "learning" how to find downed birds, which is invaluable experience today. I can not say what is best for you child but I agree with Greybeard 100% on getting him on a 20 gauge as soon as possible and practicing on the clays. I have never been pheasant hunting before so my comments may not be applicable to your situation. In any case enjoy the time with the boy, they grow up fast.Search found 1 match
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- Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:26 am
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: Kids ages and hunting??
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Re: Kids ages and hunting??
My children are too young to hunt with "real guns" but I can provide some personal experience (it wasn't that long ago... ). I started dove hunting on a double barrel 12 gauge with hammers and no recoil pad when I was 12. I enjoyed hitting birds but also learned to respect ammo and shot selection. I have friends and relatives who started out on .410 who became discouraged quickly due to the lack of hits. IMO, a .410 is more of an expert shotgun rather than a beginner shotgun. I spent most of my early days (age 6-12) "learning" how to find downed birds, which is invaluable experience today. I can not say what is best for you child but I agree with Greybeard 100% on getting him on a 20 gauge as soon as possible and practicing on the clays. I have never been pheasant hunting before so my comments may not be applicable to your situation. In any case enjoy the time with the boy, they grow up fast.
). I started dove hunting on a double barrel 12 gauge with hammers and no recoil pad when I was 12. I enjoyed hitting birds but also learned to respect ammo and shot selection. I have friends and relatives who started out on .410 who became discouraged quickly due to the lack of hits. IMO, a .410 is more of an expert shotgun rather than a beginner shotgun. I spent most of my early days (age 6-12) "learning" how to find downed birds, which is invaluable experience today. I can not say what is best for you child but I agree with Greybeard 100% on getting him on a 20 gauge as soon as possible and practicing on the clays. I have never been pheasant hunting before so my comments may not be applicable to your situation. In any case enjoy the time with the boy, they grow up fast.