Hunting Washington Forum

Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: scottfrick on March 05, 2012, 01:42:35 PM

Title: Whats a Good size shotgun?
Post by: scottfrick on March 05, 2012, 01:42:35 PM: So my wife is 5'4, 145 pounds and absolutely loves to go out and shoot. We've been looking around and cant really find a shotgun that seems to fit her good. I'm trying to find a shotgun for her that will be good for her to shoot clays and when the time comes possibly a turkey. For you guys out there that have girls about my wifes size what did you find that worked really well???
Title: Re: Whats a Good size shotgun?
Post by: birdwacker on March 05, 2012, 01:51:35 PM: Look at the 20 ga youth models.
Title: Re: Whats a Good size shotgun?
Post by: vandeman17 on March 05, 2012, 02:17:24 PM: Quote from: birdwacker on March 05, 2012, 01:51:35 PM
Look at the 20 ga youth models.

My gf shoots the Mossberg bantam youth 20 gauge and she does well. She is only 5'1" and about 110 lbs. Not too much kick on her and not too big for her.
Title: Re: Whats a Good size shotgun?
Post by: thinkingman on March 05, 2012, 02:25:42 PM: Browning Micro Midas.
Beautiful shotguns and sized appropriately.
Title: Re: Whats a Good size shotgun?
Post by: Camp David on March 05, 2012, 04:27:51 PM: Lots to consider. LOP (length of pull) is most likely the most important. Her nose should be ~ 1.5 inches from the knuckle (closest to the wrist) on her thumb on the hand that holds the stock. A gunsmith can cut it down easy and also fit it with a nice recoil pad. Make sure the pitch of the stock is correct or the gun stock will continue slap her in the cheek and inflict pain to her cheek. Last is comb height. The eye is the rear sight on a shotgun and if the comb is too low or too high the POI (point of impact) of the shot string will be different than the POA (point of aim). Do her a big favor and take the gun to a place where you can pattern it to see how the recoil, and the POI is. A light gun will have more recoil. An O/U will most likely kick harder than an auto. Spend the money to get a fun gun for her to shoot and you will have a shooting partner for a long time.
Title: Re: Whats a Good size shotgun?
Post by: seth30 on March 05, 2012, 04:40:47 PM: There are many gauges that would be perfect for a small framed person, but keep in mind about ease and price of finding ammo if you go with a nonstadard gauge IE 16 Gauge, 28 Gauge :twocents: Have fun and be safe once you make the purchase :tup:
Title: Re: Whats a Good size shotgun?
Post by: singleshot12 on March 05, 2012, 05:30:13 PM: My wife is about 5'4 and she shoots a CZ semi-atuo youth reduced length. She loves it! and best of all she kills $hit with it :tup:
Title: Re: Whats a Good size shotgun?
Post by: C-Money on March 05, 2012, 05:52:07 PM: My wife has always liked shooting a 870 wingmaster in 20ga. Fits her well, not to heavy, not bad recoil!
Title: Re: Whats a Good size shotgun?
Post by: wildweeds on March 05, 2012, 05:54:58 PM: Quote from: thinkingman on March 05, 2012, 02:25:42 PM
Browning Micro Midas.
Beautiful shotguns and sized appropriately.
:yeah: and when you surprise her with it be prepared..................your gonna get somethin somethin extra :chuckle:
Title: Re: Whats a Good size shotgun?
Post by: TwoSixFourWins on March 06, 2012, 10:55:57 AM: My other half is about the same size and shoots a benelli nova.
Title: Re: Whats a Good size shotgun?
Post by: superdown on March 06, 2012, 11:06:35 AM: browning bps upland special my girlfriend is about 100lbs and 4'11 and loves this gun :tup:
20 3" 22" 42 1/2" 14" 1 5/8" 1 7/8" 6 lbs. 12 oz.
Title: Re: Whats a Good size shotgun?
Post by: coachcw on March 06, 2012, 11:28:53 AM: 10 gauge auto mag !
Title: Re: Whats a Good size shotgun?
Post by: Buckmark on March 06, 2012, 11:30:35 AM: Bennelli Montefeltro youth, sweet gun...
Title: Re: Whats a Good size shotgun?
Post by: seth30 on March 06, 2012, 11:30:57 AM: Quote from: coachcw on March 06, 2012, 11:28:53 AM
10 gauge auto mag !
:bdid: :bdid:
Title: Re: Whats a Good size shotgun?
Post by: CP on March 06, 2012, 11:45:20 AM: Quote from: Camp David on March 05, 2012, 04:27:51 PM
Lots to consider. LOP (length of pull) is most likely the most important. Her nose should be ~ 1.5 inches from the knuckle (closest to the wrist) on her thumb on the hand that holds the stock. A gunsmith can cut it down easy and also fit it with a nice recoil pad. Make sure the pitch of the stock is correct or the gun stock will continue slap her in the cheek and inflict pain to her cheek. Last is comb height. The eye is the rear sight on a shotgun and if the comb is too low or too high the POI (point of impact) of the shot string will be different than the POA (point of aim). Do her a big favor and take the gun to a place where you can pattern it to see how the recoil, and the POI is. A light gun will have more recoil. An O/U will most likely kick harder than an auto. Spend the money to get a fun gun for her to shoot and you will have a shooting partner for a long time.

:yeah:

Lots of good info there.

The best size shotgun is one that fits.

Gauge is a different matter entirely. There is absolutely no reason not to go with a 12g. Popular myth is that sub gauges have less recoil than 12g, total BS – recoil is not a function of gauge, it’s a function of weight, type of action and the load being fired.
Title: Re: Whats a Good size shotgun?
Post by: Dhoey07 on March 06, 2012, 12:21:57 PM: Quote from: coachcw on March 06, 2012, 11:28:53 AM
10 gauge auto mag !

Yeah, if she's 6'2" 240, lol
Title: Re: Whats a Good size shotgun?
Post by: TwoSixFourWins on March 06, 2012, 01:15:32 PM: a 10 gauge single shot would be worse. The pumps and semis are so heavy there is no kick.
Title: Re: Whats a Good size shotgun?
Post by: 270Shooter on March 06, 2012, 02:03:38 PM: Pretty much any reliable 12 gauge semi auto is the way to go. As long as it fits her well
Title: Re: Whats a Good size shotgun?
Post by: Bluemoon on March 06, 2012, 02:13:10 PM: I got my GF a Winchester 101 in a 20 gauge 26 inch barrels improved cylinder/modified(which is all I use).
I would also make sure IMO that it is a breaking gun for safety reasons be it a single shot, O/U or SxS.