Shotgun for 10yr old

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I am in the process of locating a new 20g shotgun for my 10 year old son. He is a small guy of only about 58lbs. He is a lefty also. I would like to find a combo or atleast be able to get a slug barrel also. I would prefer the slug barrel to have a cantalever mount or be drilled for it. This will be his 3rd gun so he is not new to guns and knows how to handle the firearm, I say this to let you know that he will be able to handle the 20g. This gun will be used for deer hunting and pheasent.

Thanks a lot.

Pete
 
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At that age I got my daughter an Ithica model 37 light weight used. She's also a lefty and the bottom feed and eject were perfect.
 
I should have mentioned that he has a 410 already. He currently has a CZ scout youth 22, Walthers p22, and a single shot 410 that my father-in-law gave him, I do not even know what it except that he started shooting it in 1954. We have had it to the range and he likes it but I feel that he needs something with more bite.

Thanks
 
What about some sort of auto loader like the Remington 1100 in 20 gauge. I am sure you should be able to find a used one and buy a new cantilever slug barrel, ported and bore sighted with a 3X9 Bushnell scope new for it for around $180 - $200.
 
Browning BPS. Bottom eject and ambidextrous safety.

Factory slug guns are available with cantilevered scope mounts, so you should be able to get one.
 
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Pete,

We all know, for a southpaw, most pumps and autos are wrong sided. How about something like H&R's Break-open SB1-925 Ultra Slug 20-ga 3-in youth model at $255 [SIZE=-2](MSRP)[/SIZE]. It seems made to order for your small size lefty.

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Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't a cantilevered scope site a RH item that would force his head WAY over to one side?

A Remington LH gun is available, you might want to give the 12 a good look and use reduced loads for the ,most part - it should be the equal of the 12
 
I got the boy one of those Rossi tri-fectas ,I think that's what they are called, It has a 20 ga., 22lr, and a .223 barrel. I like it because it is inexpensive($220) and it has an adjustable stock for youths. It is a short gun so he doesn't have the tendency to lean back as he is shooting it. Plus he can practice with the 22, and shoot deer with the 223.
 
Thanks for all the replies, A couple items: I do not want to by the cheapest gun I can, I don't mind spending 7-800 on a good gun for him. I have a feeling that with the specs I am looking for it will be the only way to go. I want him to enjoy shooting and want to go often.
 
The ithica 37 is a deent choice as others have said but the browning bps is also a very good choice I have one in 10 ga and love the bottom ejection on the bps. I would also look into getting him a 12 ga instead of a 20 ga. If you have a cabelas near you they have some good deals on mossberg combos and remington youth combos as well as just 870 combos. I was started off on a 12 ga mossberg I loved the gun and recoil wasn't that bad. I was not that big when I was given this gun either.
 
Thanks for all the input guys. i stopped and looked at the BPS today and really like it. The local shop has it for $600 with rifled/scope barrel. does anyone know of an aftermarket stock that will fit or where i might be able to find a micro BPS stock. I have been told that the stocks are interchangable.

Thanks
 
Twenty Eights

Why is the 28 gauge overlooked when recommending a shotgun for a youngster? A .410 is not a gun for rookies. In some guns, the recoil of a 20 can be stiff. The 28 has about the recoil of a .410 and yet throws a usefull pattern. For the life of me, I don't understand why .410's are so much more popular then .28's.
 
BPS

As much as I love my BPS Micro 20 ga., I'd caution that they are heavier than you might expect.

Helps with the recoil and may not matter if it won't be carried far.

But for a smaller shooter, carrying it for more than an hour or two could be pretty tough.

Absolutely agree with the top tang safety for a leftie.
 
Roy,

As a 4-gun skeet shooter, I'm a big fan of the 28-ga. But, for a youth gun, there isn't much variety in 28-ga ammo (most loads are #7-1/2 and smaller) and it's expensive -- no kid wants a gun that uses the most expensive ammo. And, the OP wants a youth gun for slugs -- try finding 28-ga slugs much less a slug gun.

Unless you already reload 28s, it's not a very practical choice for a youth gun. I still recommend the versatile 12-ga with downloaded ammo for a youth gun -- or, a small frame 20-ga if they are really petite.
 
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