Youth shotguns

[fishnla]

Getting my 8 year old son a 20 gauge. Was thinking Remington 870 youth, but I figured I would check with yall first.

[all star rod]

Great gun.....that is what I started mine out on.

[bgizzle]

How big is he?

[mriguy]

Got a Mossberg 500 youth for like $229 at Wally World, sweet little gun. I really like the safety position compared to the Remington. However the Remington is really nice as well.

[fishnla]

Originally Posted by bgizzle

How big is he?

Taller than average, but skinny as hell. No meat on him at all.

[all star rod]

Just need to make sure he can shoulder the gun....

[PaulMyers]

Bring him by the house and he can shoulder the 20ga 870 youth model I just won the other night. It will give you some idea of what fits him. You can add up to a full inch to the length of pull.

[simplepeddler]

EAR PLUGs!!!!

most kids can take the kick.....the noise can hurt those young ears. Particularly if he had tubes........
trust me on this

[fishnla]

Originally Posted by PaulMyers

Bring him by the house and he can shoulder the 20ga 870 youth model I just won the other night. It will give you some idea of what fits him. You can add up to a full inch to the length of pull.

Sounds good maybe one day next week or so I'll pm you to see if you around. We are busy this weekend, but I'm in no rush to get it he is still simi-punished for grades.

[fishnla]

Originally Posted by simplepeddler

EAR PLUGs!!!!

most kids can take the kick.....the noise can hurt those young ears. Particularly if he had tubes........
trust me on this

He had tubes put in three seperate times so I guess thats something I should make sure of. My pawpaw didn't do this for me, but I can hear so maybe that says something.

[southern151]

Originally Posted by simplepeddler

EAR PLUGs!!!!

most kids can take the kick.....the noise can hurt those young ears. Particularly if he had tubes........
trust me on this

My hearing is terrible on account of gunfire! Plug those ears, please!

[jchief]

Originally Posted by southern151

My hearing is terrible on account of gunfire! Plug those ears, please!

Huh? Can't hear ya.

My hearing sucks also.

[southern151]

Originally Posted by jchief

Huh? Can't hear ya.

My hearing sucks also.

I hope everyone understands I am not preaching. It's bad that I can't hear my kids, the tv or, my wife(the last one may be selective). I can't hear the phone. Many high pitch sounds elude me and I'm only 32. Cover em up. They will thank you down the line!

[grizzon30s]

Mine shot a buddy's 870 but I ended up buying the mossy youth 500. We found it a little lighter and easier to handle. But jeez, those things are loud with the short barrels!