Female 12 gauge

reddog said:
My daughter started shooting trap and skeet at 13 and we went with an 1100 remington as I did not have unlimited resources back then. Correct fit was essential and I had the stock shortend by a friend and she did pretty well with it winning a couple ladies and non classified trophys in her teens. Now with the funding I have going down that road Beretta a 400 with kick off and 2.5" shells probably has less recoil than a 28g. Just my .02 oh and she still shoots the 1100 but we had to put some stock spacers in it.
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Thanks for the response. The Beretta a 400 with kick off is in 20 gauge? She will be shooting recreational clays on the farm a joining me on the occasional grouse hunt. So, I’m thinking 20g although some have suggested 12g.
 
Falconflyer said:
Get some AA® Low Recoil/Low Noise Target Loads and it probably won't matter much what kind of gun she's shooting.
Barring that a gas operated semi is best because they are fairly light but don't have as much felt recoil as a break action gun. Having said that remember that no matter what kind of gun it is if it doesn't fit pretty good then she may get more recoil than she wants.
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Thank you. I was curious about load recommendations as well. Can you tell me what gauge you’d recommend for shooting recreational clays and some grouse hunts (she petite and a beginner)?
 
Deathrawt said:
Do you plan on doing any shotgun shell reloading?
If you are you can make lower recoiling 12 guage or 20 guage rounds to take the sting off in order to get her used to shooting the gun and then can work your way up to full power loads
If you go this route you will have to get a pump or break action as weaker loads don’t work as good with a semi auto
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Thanks for the response. No, I’ll likely stick to factory loads. As for factory loads, assuming the gun fits her well, do you find much difference in recoil from a 12g to a 20g?
 
jim75 said:
Remington 1100 is my go to gun for new shooters. Gotta love a gas gun for taming recoil and won’t break the bank.
Look for an older 2 3/4 chambered 26” ribbed barrel gun with a more open choke, IC preferred for skeet, or modified will make you be a little more precise.
Get the stock shortened by somebody who knows what he is doing, too many new shooters experience pain from recoil because the stock is too long and forces them into an improper gun mount. My guess would be somewhere around 13 1/2” LOP.
If that is too heavy look for a Remington 11-87 Compact in 20 ga. to get you going. Most girls and kids of smaller stature can lift that sweetheart with comfort and after a couple of months they will have built up the strength to handle a 12 ga.
Have fun on your journey!
Jim
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Thanks for the response. For new and smaller shooters do you find that the 20 gauge is a better option based on weight and recoil? My original plan was to get her a 20 gauge because she’s a beginner and petite. She will also only be using it for recreational clays and some grouse hunting. However it was recommended that she go straight to a 12 gauge and work on proper technique with that instead.
 
A 20 guage for sure has less recoil
If you are going to use factory shells then I would start with the 20 guage and get a 12 gauge later on
Never hurts to have both!
 
Freedom95 said:
Having 3 granddaughters who are quite (petite 5 feet 110 pounds) finding a shotgun for them has been a challenge. No matter which firearms you choose starting with good pad and or recoil system is a plus. Having the shotgun fitted for length of pull is another good idea. The issue with 12 or 20 or 28 is the size of the piece. 12 gauge shotguns may be too physically big or heavy for small shooters. The advantage of 20 or 28 gauge is the smaller frame size. Semi autos may reduce recoil better than other types. All considered a fitted medium not light weight 20 or 28 gauge with a good pad or recoil system which functions with target shells would go a long ways to be what you are looking for. If hunting ducks or geese use not steel but the next shells up before bismuth cant remember what they are called. My one granddaughter went from knocking off feathers to making some triples with these premium shells. Downside the shells are incredibly expensive but how many boxes are going to be use in a year.
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Thanks for the response (one of the most helpful responses so far). Sounds like I was on the right track with my original thought of a well fitted 20 gauge. My wife is petite and will only be shooting recreational clays and grouse hunting. She doesn’t have interest in joining me on duck & goose hunts. However, it was recommended to her that she start right away with a 12g and that with proper technique and practice she become comfortable with it. For her needs you’d recommend a 20g over the 12g?
 
I only popped in here due to the title...I thought some left wing fanatic now believes Shotguns have genders as well.

Sheesh.









....lol
 
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