The stretch of bottomland bordering the Atchafalaya River at Whiskey Bay off Interstate 10 is moist from recent winter rains, ready-made for moisture-loving woodcocks.
Getting children involved in hunting usually begins with squirrel hunting, and the Mossberg 510 Mini Super Bantam is a perfect tool for beginning shooters.
The gun comes in two models: .410 and 20-gauge. Each has a 3-inch chamber. The magazine in the .410 version of the Mini Super Bantam holds two 2 ½-inch shells, while the 20-gauge has a four-round magazine.
The overall length of the gun is a compact 34 3/4 inches, with a manageable 18 1/2-inch barrel. The entire package weighs only five pounds.
The stock is synthetic, and comes with a black rubber recoil pad and removable spacers to make fitting the young shooter a breeze.
A dual bead sight system teams with the 5-pound, 2-ounce trigger pull rounds out this diminutive shotgun.
Retail: $364
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