Im a teenager and i need some gun help

Hello,

I understand you mentioned you did not like heavy recoil, but I would encourage you to learn asap on a 12 gauge. The options for 12 gauge are worlds apart from 20 gauge and down the road you will be happy that you did it. When I was 12 I was winning skeet shooting competitions with a 12 gauge, and when I first picked it up I hated the recoil. My father insisted I use it and master it, and to be honest, I'm glad I did! If you work your way up to it, there is no reason you cant be proficient with a 12 gauge. That being said, the new craze at my hunting camp is 20 gauge slugs. I watched a guy shoot it and it was super accurate, I just don't believe its worth it to get one when my 12 gauge works great and has multiple barrels. Like others have mentioned, try for a multiple barrel system to get the most use and accuracy out of it. Try to shoot as many as you can to find the one that works best for you, hell id even let you shoot what I have if your in my area? Shoot me a PM, always open for more people getting into it! Best of luck!

North
 
Here's an alternative strategy.
Get yourself a shooting jacket. One that has a nice fat leather pad. Recoil is a learned fear; you pull the trigger, it's hits you hard and thus you learn to flinch.
You wouldn't play hockey without pads would you? If you practice with a shooting jacket and lighter loads; I can pretty much guarantee when it is the real deal...a deer in your sights? The recoil will not be noticed.
I would have scoffed at the idea in years past. Got some bigger rifles and then happened upon a vintage shooting jacket in a 2nd hand store. Kerr's of Beverly Hills or something. Complete with all the vintage NRA 1st place badges...the pro's used it, why not you?
Then you are really good to go on bigger stuff. And remember, it's a learned fear. So learn to work around it.
Easy to say " Don't be scared, man up!" with years under your belt. I remember the old Stovepipe Cooey 12's...see stars when you pull the trigger.
Think PPE man. Shooting glasses and earplugs are standard...the jacket is optional. Shooting is a sport; the pro athlete's use pads to protect...why not you?
 
If you are new to hunting, pick up a double. Side by Side or Over Under. Seen too many near accidents with semi autos, people get exited and forget to unload after hitting game.

I will second the option of going with 12 GA. You will only feel the recoil when practicing, the adrenaline when hunting removes it :)
 
Maybe you can convince your Dad into a nice savage slug gun? Not a pump action and comes with a fully rifled barrel. It's pretty well a 4 legged game only gun since it is fully rifled but it would fit your criteria minus the price. Not too sure what they go for now but that would be my choice for what your asking. Hope that helps, good luck this year buddy!

Dan.
 
Another recommendation for the mossberg 500 3-barrel combo. Lots of deals out there and are very affordable. It is a pump however but the action is proven and the barrels provide with amazing flexibility. Shooting with a slug, even lower velocity ones, still provide a lot of kick. Another option to consider is one of the great 308 options available like the Savage Axis, Ruger American or Remington 783. I just picked up a 783 for under $500 and the recoil is much lower than shooting 12 ga slugs and is very accurate. Depending on your hunting distances, the shotgun should serve you well but after 75 yards the rifle/scope combo will be much more accurate.
 
Alexb123 said:
So im going deer hunting this year with my dad and he said you can buy what ever kind of gun you want unless it is under 600$ and i want a 20 gauge shot gun!Im really not a fan of kick. I just dont want it to be pump action, so if anyone can help please cause i dont know what to do!Thanks for thehelp in advance ;)Btw im from se ontario so only shotgunsfor deer hunting
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You statement is confusing, you are stating that it can't be under $600, but I am thinking that you mean that it must be less than $600. The two guns that come to mind for me are the Weatherby SA-08 for lower price, and the Winchester SX-3 for a mid priced gun.
 
He is in a shotgun only deer hunting area. If you could find an older Rem 1100 20g with an I/C barrel that would be a pretty nice auto for slugs. And 1100's seem to do a nice job of taming recoil. It would also be a great grouse gun.
 
Anther suggestion for the Weatherby PA-08 for a semi.

The Mossberg combo would be my choice though.

Once you've picked one, don't second guess your choices. Everybody has a different opinion and yours is no less important than theirs.
 
Expensive but great quality is a Beretta a400 field in 20 ga. Very soft shooting gun but expensive. Look around for a used Beretta 391 urika. Great gun. Should be about a grand used. Rifled barrels are not cheap but full bore slugs in 20 ga can be accurate is smooth bores. TradeEx had some over under rifled shotguns. This is if I read it had to be more than $600. If it has to be less than $600 I suggest mossberg 500 in wood. The wood stock handles recoil better as it adds a bit of weight. The extra money could be used to buy ammo and practice. You won't feel any recoil when shooting big game. Take your time and shoot a few times each week leading up to the deer season. Don't try to shoot 20-30 slugs at once. Take breaks take your time and aim. Try a variety of brands of ammunition to see what the gun likes
 
An important addition to shooting is a Past recoil pad! You fit it on your shoulder & it helps tame recoil. Practice offhand but use a rest hunting if you can. Have fun out there & remember, the kill is not important, the fellowship is.
 
I think a 20 gauge is suitable out to 100 yards or so if you are careful about the ammunition you select. Compare choices based on how much energy they have left at 100 yards. If you want good accuracy, I would suggest getting a dedicated shotgun with a rifled barrel. A Savage 220 slug gun would be an example and is in your price range.
 
Alexb123 said:
So im going deer hunting this year with my dad and he said you can buy what ever kind of gun you want unless it is under 600$ and i want a 20 gauge shot gun!Im really not a fan of kick. I just dont want it to be pump action, so if anyone can help please cause i dont know what to do!Thanks for thehelp in advance ;)Btw im from se ontario so only shotgunsfor deer hunting
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Remington 1100 or 11-87 with a smooth bore and rifled barrel. Both come in a smaller youth model too.
 
y'know. there are some folks that think the answer for everything is 30-06 for everything regardless of circumstances- even if you're in a shotgun only area back east somewhere- rather than think about the post, or even reading it, they just blurt out "30-06"- while i'm from alberta as well, and I would recommend a remmy 1100 or 1187 but I don't know about the 20 guage- given we don't know the op's weight or body structure I don't know if I wouldn't throw the 12 in there as well- he might end up trading before too long- maybe a 12 with LIGHT loads - I believe susan nattrass uses a 12- and that would probably be easier to acquire- if he's a larger guy, I wouldn't even consider the 20- as for me i'm eyeing a BERETTA 390 or 400 in 12 guage
 
Alexb123 said:
The one thing is, firing birdshot doesnt really bother me much, its mostly the slugs
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If you weigh over 100 pounds, you can shoot a 12 ga.

First, have you been coached on proper stance? It involves leaning forward from the waist. If you watch girls shooting skeet and trap, you can see that they shoot 12 ga all day long. Recoil control is mostly proper stance.

Second, a 12 ga pump can have two barrels. A rifled barrel for fabulous slug accuracy and a bird barrel with chocks.

Third, buy reduced recoil slugs for your hunting. Or use reduced recoil for all your practising and plinking and full power for the one shot you need for hunting.

If I was you I would buy a used Rem 870. The older ones are very well made and cheap to buy. CANAM might be able to sell you a case of reduced recoil slugs.
 
Hurtin Albertan said:
Did you even read his post? He clearly stated SHOTGUN ONLY. Didn't explain yourself to well, thats comical.
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I think the OP updated his post with more details after this comment was posted, look at the timeline.

OP, I think your $600 limit more or less limits you to a pump gun in 20 ga, or possible a semi-auto in 12ga.

The Mossberg® 500® Super Bantam Three-Barrel Combo Pump Shotgun in 20ga is on sale right now at Cabelas for $550, with 3 barrels.
 
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