dont buy a 410! ammo is crazy expensive, man! get him a 20.
Yes .410 ammo has come down in price some. But is still much harder to find and the loadings are very limited. For shooting moving targets a .410 is an expert's gun. Shooting squirrels sitting in trees in no problem, but a flying dove or running rabbit are a challenge even for experienced shooters. MY SIL bought his 8 YO one, he has become somewhat discouraged because he can only get consistent hits on stationary targets.
I like the .20, but the youth needs to be around weigh 110~ lbs or to handle that without becoming uncomfortable with it.
Thought I'd throw it out there...I have a 8 y/o. And I think he is ready for a .410. He's already done well with the .22 Cricket. So if anyone has one for sale or knows of one please let me know. Condition does not really matter its just for him to get the concept.
Speakin' of expensive ammo....anyone got a good source for 16 gauge, 7 1/2 or 8 shot? Gotta get some gathered up for my Drilling.