Hello all my friends of NWFA.
I have a quick question.
My son just hit the ages were he can go on a mentored youth hunt with me.
After a long talk with my wife she finally agreed he could go. He wants to start with upland/waterfowl which I hunt every season.
I always use a 12 gauge but I know it would be to much for him,so I am looking Ito getting him a .410 or a 20 gauge.
I cannot decide as i have never owned a .20 gauge or a .410.
Which has less recoil?
Which would be a better first hunting shotgun?
Which has a better spray pattern?
Could the .20 gauge be used for slugs if he decided he wanted to hunt deer with me?
Ammo wise i heard the .20 gauge is cheaper. does the .20 have more options as ammo wise?
Any opinions/suggestions/advice is much appreciated.
Thanks All.
I have a quick question.
My son just hit the ages were he can go on a mentored youth hunt with me.
After a long talk with my wife she finally agreed he could go. He wants to start with upland/waterfowl which I hunt every season.
I always use a 12 gauge but I know it would be to much for him,so I am looking Ito getting him a .410 or a 20 gauge.
I cannot decide as i have never owned a .20 gauge or a .410.
Which has less recoil?
Which would be a better first hunting shotgun?
Which has a better spray pattern?
Could the .20 gauge be used for slugs if he decided he wanted to hunt deer with me?
Ammo wise i heard the .20 gauge is cheaper. does the .20 have more options as ammo wise?
Any opinions/suggestions/advice is much appreciated.
Thanks All.