I watched with total amazement a 9 or 10 yr old, very small for her age, oriental granddaughter of a well respected elder at our range, shoot with her grandpa and a squad of regular elders...and she shot with the best of them. This was a number of yrs ago. The little girl was truly a tiny person, as small as someone half her age. Her grandpa had Joe Shiozaki cut down a Huglu O/U .410 on the barrels and stock. It was cyl/cyl of course, when done. I disagree with those that say a .410 is a hinderence or deterent for new shooters because of the difficulty in connecting a shot with such a small pattern. I've witnessed a few great success stories in shooters going on to become avid enthusiasts in our sport. I've never seen the downside of shooters starting with a .410, but I suppose it's out there. I think each new shooter has to be evaluated for which would be worse, the added difficulty in connecting with a .410 or recoil as a deterent.
I say move her down to a .410
Last edited by Chuck H; 09/16/09 04:19 PM.
