SXS's and SCTP

[Bruce Hering]

Originally Posted by Dale Medders

Well the reason I asked is I am about to get my 12 year old Grandson in SCTP
All he really knows is SXS's and wondering if there is any reason he shouldn't
start out with one or more of the many SXS I have. Have a few Parkers that might fit the bill.

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.

If you would like more info PM me.

[Mike of the Mountain]

Anyone can shoot an O/U or Veg-O-Matic. Ask those same guys to shoot a SxS with double triggers and they'll give you a look like you just kicked their dog! Granted, there are some shooters who do occasionally shoot the SxS in those specific events and shoot them well along with their O/U or VOM, but they are few and far between and primarily shoot a single trigger gun. Speaking for myself, I stopped shooting the O/U at least 10 years ago. Registered shooting wasn't fun anymore and I rather enjoyed shooting the SxSs much much more. A little practice and you can shoot the SxS as well as you could an O/U or VOM. It's the Indian, not the arrow.

[Dale Medders]

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.

If you would like more info PM me.

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