12 ga.

[TheKi]

Is a 12 to powerful for 14 year old?

[elkhunter11]

It all depends on the person,and the load being used.I started using a 12 gauge at 12 years of age.

[trapshooter]

I shoot 350 12ga 6 shot at trapshooting competitions all the time.
During hunting season I shoot about 30 2 shot 12ga shots a day while waterfowl hunting. I am only 12 years old.

[MK2750]

Autoloaders kick less than others. You can start with 2 3/4" and grow into the 3" if needed. My son started with a 12ga auto and had no issues. His buddy bought a Rem express pump and you can tell it bothers him to shoot. A good fit makes a world of difference also.

[PoppaW]

If the gun fits the young shooter thats the biggest thing. Then work up to more powerful loads as needed. Some will love it and some will hate it.

[graham1]

I was talking to a buddy of mine the other day. His son does quite a bit of trap shooting. He was telling me that he had shot 400 rounds of 12 guage ammo in two days. He will be 12 in a month or so and not a big kid, average maybe. His dad couldn't remeber the model of shotgun but thought it was a browning single shot. Sounded like it had an adjustable stock to fit smaller shooters.

400rounds in 2 days!! I haven't shot that many in 10 years! My boys are so getting into that next year.