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Originally Posted by Bruce Hering
Perhaps the decision should be his. Have him shoot both types of guns and an auto loader and see which he likes better. The first question should be; How big is your grandson. This is going to make quite a difference. We have a program here in Illinois run by the DNR that holds introductory classes on wing shooting and they use 28ga. autoloaders with youth stocks. They have a height and weight requirement for youth shooters that has proven to be very beneficial.
I have had a number of parents/grandparents contact me concerning what gun to get for a new youth shooter. I usually try and meet with them and bring a few guns for the child to try.
What ever you do not over gun him.
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He is big for 12 years old and he has been shooting my SXS's for 2 years.
He loves the SXS and double triggers He has been shooting 20ga mostly but now can pretty much handle the 12ga, maybe keep him on 20's for a little longer though. After his first couple years with shorter LOP guns he now is good with 14 in LOP. You are very correct in the decision should be his.
I did get my first O/U recently A Kimber 20ga Valier so I will let him shoot that more soon. Thanks