TWO2SEVEN
.410
Hello everyone, sorry in advance for a long first thread.
I have been researching for my first shotgun purchase for quite a while, my many internet searches led me here.
I am looking for a basic hunting shotgun (it will be accessible for home defense, but that is not my first priority). Due to the low price (have a second child on the way) I have decided on the 88.
This gun will be used once or twice a year for turkey hunting and possible for some target shooting at the range. Last season I used my father in law's Remington 870 12ga. While the Remington is a quality weapon, I found it a bit unwieldy for me. Obviously, safety is my number one concern so I am looking for a more comfortable gun.
I am 5'8" so the 870 felt a little bit big for me. I feel like the standard length 12ga 88 fits me a little better, but it still feels a little uncomfortable. I also have a bad shoulder so I intend to use a Limbsaver to help with the recoil. I know a shotgun is going to kick, and I am ok with that, but I'd like to tame it a little if possible. That has led me to look at both a 20ga and a youth model 20ga.
I found that during deer season last year I shot much better with a youth sized Savage .243. As a result, I will be purchasing a youth model .308 for myself this year. This leads me to believe that a youth model 88 may be a good choice as well. I have no issues with using a youth sized gun, my goal is to be safe, not boost my pride.
Sorry for the long intro, here are a few questions:
1. How does a 20ga perform against turkey and other birds compared to a 12?
2. Does the 22" barrel on the youth model greatly decrease performance when compared to the 26" on the full size 20ga (and 28" on the 12ga)?
3. I believe the youth model still allows for interchanging chokes, is this correct?
4. Is there a preferred brand of choke for the 88?
Thanks in advance for the advice, sorry for the long post!
I have been researching for my first shotgun purchase for quite a while, my many internet searches led me here.
I am looking for a basic hunting shotgun (it will be accessible for home defense, but that is not my first priority). Due to the low price (have a second child on the way) I have decided on the 88.
This gun will be used once or twice a year for turkey hunting and possible for some target shooting at the range. Last season I used my father in law's Remington 870 12ga. While the Remington is a quality weapon, I found it a bit unwieldy for me. Obviously, safety is my number one concern so I am looking for a more comfortable gun.
I am 5'8" so the 870 felt a little bit big for me. I feel like the standard length 12ga 88 fits me a little better, but it still feels a little uncomfortable. I also have a bad shoulder so I intend to use a Limbsaver to help with the recoil. I know a shotgun is going to kick, and I am ok with that, but I'd like to tame it a little if possible. That has led me to look at both a 20ga and a youth model 20ga.
I found that during deer season last year I shot much better with a youth sized Savage .243. As a result, I will be purchasing a youth model .308 for myself this year. This leads me to believe that a youth model 88 may be a good choice as well. I have no issues with using a youth sized gun, my goal is to be safe, not boost my pride.
Sorry for the long intro, here are a few questions:
1. How does a 20ga perform against turkey and other birds compared to a 12?
2. Does the 22" barrel on the youth model greatly decrease performance when compared to the 26" on the full size 20ga (and 28" on the 12ga)?
3. I believe the youth model still allows for interchanging chokes, is this correct?
4. Is there a preferred brand of choke for the 88?
Thanks in advance for the advice, sorry for the long post!