Looking for experiences and suggestions for a 20 gauge semi auto shotgun for my sons 7th birthday. He currently shoots a single shot .410 and wants a 20 gauge. I don't know much about semi autos. I've had a 12 gauge pump my whole life. He wants to hunt upland, turkeys, pheasants and waterfowl so looking for a versatile gun he can grow into. Reliability is very important and the cost not so much! Thanks for the suggestions!
Best 20 gauge Semi-Auto for son
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Mike300wby
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Benelli M2
Rick Richard
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Benelli M2 also.
You can't beat a Winchester sx 3 20 gauge, very soft shooting gas gun. Benelli is a nice gun but for a youth inertia guns do kick more.
Havoc
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Winchester SX4, compact.
KSB209
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How much do you want to spend? I'm a fav of Beretta but the Benelli is a close second for me. Both are great shotguns. REM 11-87 is also tried and true
As others have said. M2 in my opinion is the best light weight easy handling shotgun I have used. I have one in 12 and 20.
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Budget 20 gauge- Stoeger M3020 turkey edition
Horicon Marsh Hunter
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Benelli M2
HFleftyTikka
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Stammster
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Don't take this the wrong way, but I would never get a 7 year old a 20 gauge semi. It teaches bad habits. There is a lot to be said about waiting for the right shot that is instilled with a single shot. Plus I'm not sure you'll find even a youth 20 gauge semi that will fit a 7 year old. If so, it certainly won't be balanced.
I'd wait until he is around 10 or 11. Until then, stick with that 410 a little longer or transition to a 20 in a single shot.
I'd wait until he is around 10 or 11. Until then, stick with that 410 a little longer or transition to a 20 in a single shot.
HFleftyTikka
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If you can 1,an Ithaca SKB xl. They're light accurate extremely well made. I have had 1for over 40yrs. I taken numerous deer turkeys, grouse, pheasants and squirrels over the years without any issues other than 40yrs of normal wear and tear it looks as good as the day I got it. I have both the slug and shot barrels.
