This is nj elk hunter,I have a beautiful 870 rem. Winemaker and it works great for turkeys.i personally feel a pump would be a better choice for a boy of 7 plus he would learn to make every shot count.
Do not use them for hunting.a few yrs. Ago I went elk hunting in Co. Shot a 5x5 with a 30 hart using 180 gr. Match kings and it took 6 rounds to put him down.The bullets did not mushroom.a 185 yd. Shot.I learned the hard way cause I was unable to do a cape mount. Rich