slug gun suggestions for my 12 year ol son?

[cjben]

My 12 year old son has been deer hunting with me for a couple years. This year he wants to shoot a deer himself,and I think he is mature enough to handle a shotgun. I will be with him in the stand,so he isn't going to be alone,and I have taken him target shooting quite a bit. My question is,what kind of shotgun would be good for a young shooter? I don't think he is big enough to handle the recoil of my 12 gauge remington 870,so i am thinking a 20 gauge would be more to his liking,but which model would be best and which type of action? I am not wanting to spend a bunch of money in case in a couple years he wants to spend more time with the girls instead of the four legged deer If I could find something less then $500 including scope I would be happy. Thanks for any suggestions!! Ben

[jmp51483]

I started out with a Remington single shot 20 gauge slug, it was a break away model.. can't remember the exact name. I loved that gun, used it until I was about 17 actually...

[smittydawg]

I would suggest an H & R 20 ga. Granted it is a heavy gun but that is also what makes it not kick as much. I have a 12 ga 870 and it is a BEAST, not what you want a kid using. The H & R would definitely be good if he could shoot off a rail or rest. Hope this helps. Wayne