horst Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 My 10 yr old Austin decided he needed his own shotgun.I told him that was fine, as soon as he earned enough money we would go look at them.Well, he earned 63$ doing odd jobs and got another 70$ for his birthday.So he informed me we had enough for a single shot Me and his mom discussed it and I told him I would match his money if he wanted to spend it all and get a youth model pump instead.he liked that idea but apparently I wasnt fast enough for him.Somehow while he was in Des Moines with his mom and grandma he convinced em to stop at Sportsmens to"look" at guns.I cant even talk em into stopping to look at guns.Long story short I got a phone call from him asking me if it was ok for mom to buy it.And she did.He brought home a youth model 20 gauge Mossberg 500.He also brought home clay pigeons, and trap loads so he could get some practice in before season Took him out yesterday and he managed to hit 6 outta 20 clay pigoens, not bad for his first try.Hes also informed me youth waterfowl is Opening day of bow season and youth pheasant is the first day of his early ML season.Looks like hes already got my first month of bowhunting ruined,errr, I mean planned out LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Re: Determined little feller LOL thata boy! Congrats to your son on the new shotgun, you'll have a lot of fun shootin' with him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Re: Determined little feller Awesome horst! I picked up a Youth Mossberg Bantam in 20 gauge back in March. Is your sons a Bantam also? Mine came with 3 chokes, full, modified and improved cylinder. I bought mine for $220, but ended up spending all of my $260 on ammo and tax and stuff like that. Saved up all winter with snow shoveling money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Re: Determined little feller Cool Chriss Spending a day with my son, is better than anything else. You have a hunter on your hands now for sure He might beat me with the pigeons LOL. Tell him we said congrats !!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Re: Determined little feller Thats pretty sweet I think I might actually trade my first month of bow hunting in for an experience like that thats pretty sweet, and a great choice for a first shotgun too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Re: Determined little feller I have mixed emotions on this one One one hand I am happy that your boy has his first shotgun On the other I feel sorry that you couldn't be there to buy your boy's first shotgun. This moment is a Daddy thing. I would have been crushed if I could not have been there to buy my boys first shotgun. Hope you were not? These moments only happen once you know. Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: Determined little feller Congratulations to your son on getting his first shotgun. Have fun hunting with him. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: Determined little feller good deal overall. my grandson got his first shotgun at 9 months old. he's been allowed to hold it, but still unshot. he's 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG_BUCK_1 Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: Determined little feller that is a great, congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: Determined little feller OH YEAH DADDY....the best times are on their way! The memeories that will be collected NO money can buy...Enjoy and congrats! I remember my kids 1st gun purchase. A single shot .20ga Rossi. Thats the beginner shotgun here. I have 3 sons. 13,11,9. Hunt safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: Determined little feller That's cool Chris. My 11 year old won't shoot the "big 20 gauge." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lostiniowa Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: Determined little feller congrats thats awesome. Hey where do you live i live about 2 miles from where you bought his 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horst Posted September 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: Determined little feller Im 3 hours north of you lostiniowa, up by Okoboji.They were just down there seeing my wifes grandma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gfourhunter Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: Determined little feller not saying we as dads, our time is over. i know you said you might miss opening day of bow and muzz. but its all about the kids. our job in making sure they do it right and stay in the woods and off the street. do him proud. in his eyes you are the world. dont let him down. best times spent is between a father and a son. good choice of a first gun. good luck and make him proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZooBear Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: Determined little feller Give up opening day of bow season??? I would do it in a heartbeat! Congrats and enjoy my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BuckMaster058 Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: Determined little feller Tell your son congrats on the new gun. Always great to see someone getting there son or daughter involved in the sport. Gotta keep the tradition a live and passed down by generation. Hope he gets his first kill real soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Re: Determined little feller That boy has a plan and is very determined, he seems to be always thinking and that is a good thing. Enjoy the time with him Chris as before you know it he will be all grown up and teaching his kids how to hunt and shoot. Congrats on the new gun, there is something to be said about getting a new gun, sitting there in its box, that is a great feeling espeically at a young age. That gun will last his lifetime and he will be able to pass it down to his kids someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Re: Determined little feller That is cool Chris. Best of luck to Austin and to you as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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