Howdy:
How successful have the 20ga 21" bbl youth shotguns been for the youth/smaller wingshooters? Are they a viable option relative to the old 28" and 26" bbl? I ask because I could not hit anything in the air with my plain bbl Rem 12ga 1100 if I went shorter than 26". I see these youth-marketed shotguns and some have bitty 21" bbls.
Background:
My wife has expressed an interest in busting clays. She is 5' nothing and very light. I'll have her try out several shotgun makes & models before purchase, though I am inclined toward a used Rem 1100 20ga on which I can cut down the stock as I already own a 12ga Rem 1100 and know how to tear it down and keep it running (Keep some O-rings handy, too!). Also, because they are pretty light recoiling.
Thanks for any comments you may have. And feel free to suggest other shotguns that may be suitable for a smaller wingshooter. I have not bought anything but social shotguns for a bunch of years and am not familiar with current offerings.
How successful have the 20ga 21" bbl youth shotguns been for the youth/smaller wingshooters? Are they a viable option relative to the old 28" and 26" bbl? I ask because I could not hit anything in the air with my plain bbl Rem 12ga 1100 if I went shorter than 26". I see these youth-marketed shotguns and some have bitty 21" bbls.
Background:
My wife has expressed an interest in busting clays. She is 5' nothing and very light. I'll have her try out several shotgun makes & models before purchase, though I am inclined toward a used Rem 1100 20ga on which I can cut down the stock as I already own a 12ga Rem 1100 and know how to tear it down and keep it running (Keep some O-rings handy, too!). Also, because they are pretty light recoiling.
Thanks for any comments you may have. And feel free to suggest other shotguns that may be suitable for a smaller wingshooter. I have not bought anything but social shotguns for a bunch of years and am not familiar with current offerings.