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Post by ifd179 on Oct 9, 2018 19:41:53 GMT -5
I have a 10yr old and am looking for something they can shoot and use for awhile and use on both private an state land. Any recommendations is appreciated.
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Post by lawrencecountyhunter on Oct 9, 2018 20:11:24 GMT -5
A .357 or .44 mag single shot would be hard to beat IMO. I'm not a big muzzleloader guy, but you could always go that route as well if he's stout enough to load it.
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Post by featherduster on Oct 10, 2018 3:38:48 GMT -5
I second Lawrencecounty on this, a 44 mag is what my grandson used to kill a deer this year. A fun gun to shoot with no noticeable kick.
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Post by dbd870 on Oct 10, 2018 7:10:43 GMT -5
Depends on how much of a gun nut you are! I really like my 357Maximum. JDUB killed his first deer at 10 with mine. But you are looking at something like a TC and probably getting a custom barrel from Bullberry or MGM unless you run across one online. You also will need to be a reloader. I'm getting 35Remington type of numbers out of mine. I also like the muzzleloader idea; get you a 2 season gun and it's easy to tailor a load for
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Post by featherduster on Oct 10, 2018 7:40:24 GMT -5
Is this going to be a one gun does it all, if so then a 12 gauge shotgun pump or auto with screw in chokes.
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Post by jjas on Oct 10, 2018 11:50:26 GMT -5
If recoil is an issue (and you decide to purchase a .44 mag single shot) .44 special ammo is always an option. I have a CVA scout and bought some .44 specials just to see what it's like and it's basically recoil free. If you go that route I would obviously keep the shots close (less than 50 yards or so). The CVA scouts can also be retrofitted with a youth size stock to improve the fit of the rifle, (if need be).
Other than that, a muzzleloader is a good idea as you can load it down to lessen the recoil.
Regardless, good luck to your son this year.
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Oct 10, 2018 12:18:26 GMT -5
They’re hard to find, but I bought my son a Rossi miniloader years back and he killed his first deer with it a couple years ago. Great little muzzleloader for kids to use. I bought him a youth 20 gauge combo last year and he still just wants to deer hunt with that miniloader.
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Post by ifd179 on Oct 10, 2018 13:35:26 GMT -5
Thanks for the comments, also looking to have a scope mounted on the one we pick out. Probably not a muzzleloader so he can shoot more.
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Post by esshup on Oct 10, 2018 20:54:08 GMT -5
357/44 or a 20 ga slug gun instead of the 12 ga. Less recoil Get a tripod shooting stick and a short chair for him.
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Post by bartiks on Oct 11, 2018 16:29:20 GMT -5
I started out with a 20ga, worked just fine for me. Also gave me the option to get into dove hunting as well. My 2 pennies.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2018 18:43:19 GMT -5
I started out with 16ga around 10 yr old. Can't remember. I do remember the 12ga almost put me on the ground.
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Post by Boilermaker on Oct 11, 2018 19:50:43 GMT -5
I'm gonna say go the .44mag route as well. H & R doesn't make a single shot anymore, but Henry has one out now and they are an awesome gun for the money. I'm right at 1 moa with my Henry Single Shot .308 after very little time on the range and assume it will shoot better than I'm able to.
I believe CVA still makes one too.
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Post by teenhunter00 on Oct 14, 2018 18:07:40 GMT -5
I would go with a 12ga that has a good weight to it and a good butt pad. I personally think its the good all around gun it is great for deer, turkey, birds etc... I would recommend the Hornandy Reduced Recoil Slugs they work great, really accurate, and they do have less recoil. My shoulder liked them when I was younger.
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