Youth turkey gun

[Birdguy]

Getting some good advice guys.  I guess I should start with letting her take a wack at the 12 semi with a smaller shell. I will let you know how she does.

Yes, have her give it a shot. I had the kids each shoot a couple 2 3/4" #8 and worked up to the 3" #5s. I had them sitting and a bi pod because as mentioned their arms seem a little short  . I did sit behind the boy as we stepped up to the 3" he did not need it, but he felt better knowing I was right there for the first one. If funds are not an issue the 11-87 compact 20ga would be awesome as well. Let us know what you end up doing  .

[Nick 139]

I bought my 10 year old a Mossberg Mini bantam youth 20 ga,   cutest little gun in the world.  but to be honest its a wolf in sheeps clothing.  So small and light that it can jump outta your hands and punch your face! Er well it stayed in our hands but the punch was real,  I used it to fill my first tag this year and it was a fun little gun but not for little kids or first timers,  My son now uses my Remington 870 youth 20 ga and is much happier.. I get some grief from friends for using a 20 but I've killed 10 or so birds with little guns and its more rewarding and frankly a little harder than smacking them at 50 yards..
Don't make the mistake i did and let a kid shoot something too big for them...it took my boy a while to get over the punch.  All is well now but he was very gun shy for a bit.   Also if your gonna kill a turkey at 15-20 yards you don't need a full or a turkey choke,   a modified will work and reduce a lot of recoil.   30-35 will require the full.

[seaduckhunter]

My daughter at 9 killed her first with a 20 g. Mossberg bantam mini. She was using a 3 inch  turkey load.   We practiced with light target loads to get her use to the kick.   When hunt time came and it was time to shoot she didn't notice.  I would recommend a turkey choke with the short barrel.

[PA BEN]

Love seeing the kids w/a big smile.