New England Pardner Youth shotgun. The first shotgun is a very meaningful item, to be looked back upon for a lifetime. It, like the memories of hunting with Dad is to be cherished. The single shot break action shotgun has been the right beginning for generations of young American hunters and this New England Firearm shotgun is designed specifically with the needs of young hunters and shooters in mind.
Safety is assured through the Patented New England Firearm Transfer Bar Mechanism, which protects against accidental discharge caused by a blow to the hammer or from a dropped hammer during the cocking process. In fact, the hammer never contacts the firing pin assuring that if the hammer is down the shotgun cannot fire.
SBI-250 20 Gauge Youth, 22" Barrel, Modified Choke, 3" Chamber
Action: Break open, side lever release, automatic ejection.
Stock: American hardwood, walnut finish, straight stock with recoil pad.
Forend: Semi-beavertail, American hardwood, walnut finish.
Sight: Bead sight
Overall Length: 36"
Length of Pull: 12 1/2 "
Drop at Comb: 1 1/2"
Drop at Heel: 2"
Weight: 5-5 1/2 Lbs.
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
The 20-gauge follows the 12-gauge as America's second-most popular shotgun gauge. And, with modern shotshells, continues to gain ground. The 20-gauge has a bore diameter of .615-inch, with modern shells in either 2 3/4 "standard" or 3-inch "magnum" length. Most modern shotguns are chambered to handle both. Payloads vary from light-recoiling 5/8-ounce loads all the way to heavy turkey loads carrying 1 5/16 ounces of shot. Standard 2 3/4" loads for targets and upland birds are normally 7/8 or one ounce. At its very best the 20-gauge does not have the capability of a 12-gauge...but with modern shot, wad columns, and chokes it doesn't give up much, and it can be built into a much lighter shotgun developing less recoil. Virtually all manufacturers offer 20-gauge guns, and they are available in all action types and for virtually all shotgunning sports. The 20-gauge joins the 12, 28, and .410 as one of four events in skeet competition, and is becoming increasingly popular for sporting clays.
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Craig Boddington
