308 or 20 gauge?

[BiggA]

I am taking my 10 year old son out deer hunting this fall. I have a 20 gauge with rifled barrel and scope or a 308 with scope. Which do you think would be easier shooting for a kid?

[Go Big Red!]

20 ga.  More simple to use, handle, operate, and it won't kick like 308.

Good luck!  I am looking forward to when I can take my kids out hunting.

[MTCOMMER]

When I started hunting, I was using a 20 gauge.  Worked well me for, but I didnt have a 308 to chooose from.  But I agree with Big Red, I would still go with the 20ga!
 

  on getting your son out in the woods early!  It will definitely be something he will remember for along time!

[BiggA]

I am leaning towards the 20 but like the cost of shooting the 308 much better. I wonder if i bought that managed recoil ammo if it would make the 308 a better choice? Those sabot slugs can get pretty spendy when it coes to practicing 3-5 bucks a shell. Any one ever shoot low recoil ammo?

[Go Big Red!]

I have not.  Yeah, sabot slugs are pricy but he can also carry the 20 ga. grouse hunting, shooting clays, and pheasants.  More versatile gun than the 308.

Maybe the 308 for a birthday present if he sticks with it?   

[rem]

check out the .260 round light kicker, fast, would be a good one for many years

[bowhunter73]

I would take him out shooting and let him pick. He need to be comfortable with the gun and have fun with dad not sit there worrying about can I do it, will it hurt, or will I miss. You could always look into a cheap single shot 410 if the 20 is a little big for him