Hey guys, I'm thinking of getting a 20 pump for turkey and grouse, and have been reading up a bunch on here, and have noticed that a ton of you guys are using youth models. Is there any particular reason for that? I don't think I'd want to shoot a shotgun with a short stock very much - seems like it would make recoil less pleasant - and put your face in a bad position to get beat up by your thumb or the stock or receiver or something. I know a 20 ga recoils less than a 12 for sure, but still.
Shorter barrels, smaller frames. You can double recoil pad. For wing shooting like grouse you may want a gun that fits.
That's why you don't see youth 12s. The 20s with a short stock are acceptable since you are shooting still or standing targets mostly, another reason. The shorter barrels are handy also.
The lighter weight and compactness of the youth models is what attracted me to the Mossy Super Bantam for a turkey gun. Mossberg included a certificate that gives a discount to purchase the adult sized stock once the child grows--or to extend LOP for an adult. I liked the idea of slipping another recoil pad over the factory pad.
ok, that makes sense, thanks!
I'm a big 'ol boy, and when i'm nestled up against a tree waiting for a tom to come in, my 870 youth with the 1/2" spacer added fits me like a glove. Compact, lightweight, short barrel...the best of all worlds......
It's all what fits you. I am 6'4 with the arms of a guy that is 6'8" worst kick I ever got was off a 20 gauge over under youth gun. Never made it to my shoulder until I pulled the trigger.
Quote from: BowBendr on May 08, 2014, 07:36:19 PM
I'm a big 'ol boy, and when i'm nestled up against a tree waiting for a tom to come in, my 870 youth with the 1/2" spacer added fits me like a glove. Compact, lightweight, short barrel...the best of all worlds......
this! I shoot the 870 youth as well with a SureShot stock on it. Light, compact and is a dream to carry, manuver and shoot. At 6'4" it is very comfortable to shoot and fits great.