Turning a 870 Police into a youth duck gun

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My oldest boy will be 10 this year in the middle of duck season and cant wait to get his jr hunting license. So he will need his own gun. i looked at 20ga youth models, but after shooting some informal clays with some friends single 20s i noticed the recoil to be that of a 12 pump(due to weight?)., i have a 870 police in my safe and my thought was to put a hogue 12" LOP butt stock and a factory synthetic fore end(they are longer for better reach). Im just not sure on which barrel to use. i could get a 26" express barrel thats threaded but i think it may be to long, he may have trouble swinging smoothly and risking him bumping the muzzle on the ground. i would think a 22" barrel would be a good size as to still retain some velocity while keeping the weight rearward. Also what about using a ported choke to help with recoil? i would also try putting weight in the butt stock as another recoil reduction. He already has a 22 and a 243 so he knows how to shoot, just want to increase his chances. I dont have any other 20's so it would be a new gauge to stock, whereas i have lots of 12. A semi 20 would be ideal but i want him to make each shot count and not spray and pray. Id rather see him do well with a pump this year and then maybe next year see about a semi
 
300Spartans said:
I would simply go to the EE and find an inexpensive long barrelled Express for your son.
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Or buy retail and pay less that the EE.... lol.....

Gravel agency seems to have some rebate coupons:

http://gravelagency.com/index.php/download/rebates

This link seems to have some for hunting shotguns....

http://gravelagency.com/index.php/d...-remington-ammunition-firearms?category_id=10



But yes, I'd agree. Currently a new 870P is priced for, what, around $800?

Better to buy an express for hunting purposes.
 
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You can buy a new 870 youth 20g for a heck of a deal if you look around a bit. A 20 in pump or semi is the best way to go for young or small shooters .
 
dutchhunter said:
You can buy a new 870 youth 20g for a heck of a deal if you look around a bit. A 20 in pump or semi is the best way to go for young or small shooters .
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This.

Look for a 20 gauge youth model new with a WOOD stock. Get the pad changed to something good like and R3 or Pachmayer Decelerator and call it done.

There is also a 28 gauge 870 being made which would work well, but the ammo is pricey.
 
Kamloops gun show is this upcoming weekend.
I know of two 1100's in 12 gauge and a 20 gauge Wingmaster
will be there on someone's table.
 
I think I might just go with an express compact jr. I didn't realize they made a compact jr with a 12" LOP. Only saw a compact with a 13" LOP. Should be easy enough to add a little to the stock. And by that time the next boy will be old enough for it
 
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