Thanks for the thoughtful replies. This is all good advice.
I'm not averse to trying an autoloader in youth size, but I'll give the RST's a try first. Does anyone know the LOP on these youth autos?
The 28 is an old gun my dad gave me years ago, but the barrels were so short I had the stock cut down and a pad put on for my wife. I didn't buy it for my daughter, so not concerned about getting my money out of it or making her use it. She does already shoot a .22 for plinking.
I also couldn't agree more with Rocketman and others here regarding forcing v.s fun. Stella's pretty game as far as trying new things, but as soon as she says she doesn't like something we stop. That's why we haven't shot since I first tried her with the AA's. I will say she does have pretty good upper body strength for her age, as my disciplinary technique for the kids invloves them doing pushups.
I'll give the RST's a try and let the board know how it turns out. Worst thing that can happen is she just puts off shotgunning for another year. Thanks again, and I hope everyone is off to a good bird season.
