I went to shoot a few clays at the shotgun range this weekend. It is a basic range, no frills. Wife wanted to tag along and see whats the excitement. I took my 870 Express Mag 12 ga 28" barreland a SW M39 9mm. I got the target AA shells, and shot a whole lot of them. My dad was there too, and he shot some. The wife shot some, but she is only 5-7" and weights 125 lbs fully dressed! I think she shot a total of 5 times, but her arms near her shoulder is bruised badly. I told her she was not shouldering the rifle correctly. But the 28" barrel makes it too long for her.
She indicated she wants to shoot more, but not with my shotgun! Ok...I will sprout for a shotgun that fits her. I tend to like the Remington shotguns, but need to get a youth gun in 20ga. Would a 21" barrel be good for shooting clays? I'd probably want a wood stock so the gunsmith can cut it to fit. The synthetic stocks cannot be cut down?
Anyone know where a used youth 20ga can be purchased? I prefer a pump, but she mak like the semi-autos. I'd like to hear what others have experienced with this, because, as you know, buying a gun and finding out this is not what she likes, is a espensive proposition.
I think I will be buying one for her soon, because the shotgun may need to be fitted and want it ready for fall. I enjoy shooting in the fall/winter than these dog days of summer. Contributions to this discussion will be greatly appreciative. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
Thanks.
