Nah, it should be fine. I started out at 12 with a 3" and within 6 months I had purchased a Nova. I am now well into autos, but to answer the question, no the Nova is not to much for a 13 year old. Remember, you don't HAVE to shoot supermags, but its a good option to have.
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It all depends on the size of the 13 year old! 
Just make sure the gun fits him. It can be a little big for him (he'll obviously be growing into it), but you don't want to start him out on a gun that's so big he can't even shoulder properly. It'll just make it that much tougher for him to hit with it.
Just make sure the gun fits him. It can be a little big for him (he'll obviously be growing into it), but you don't want to start him out on a gun that's so big he can't even shoulder properly. It'll just make it that much tougher for him to hit with it.
The Ithaca only comes in 3".
You can swing a 10 on a mallard, and other larger puddlers, but divers and teal will show you a thing or two with a 10 lb beast in your hands.
Unless your son is used to the recoil of a 10, I wouldn't do it. I am around 6' 3", 185# and my BPS 10 kicks like a mofo. Not bruises or anything but I can definately feel it when I pull the trigger. An auto would be lighter on recoil. I don't know what kind of gun you have?? Auto, Pump, One of those old Bolt actions???
The 12 will be alot more enjoyable for anything, you are limiting him to geese or pay the price on ammo with the 10. You can't hunt pheasants or upland with it, and the cheapest box of shells you will find is going to be 14.99.
Get a 12, it's a smarter choice. If he wants a 10 have him save up and pick one up on the side, the 10 is a specialty tool. It's kinda like a mini-van and a corvette . One is for everyday use, one is for times when you really need the "goose" behind ya.
You can swing a 10 on a mallard, and other larger puddlers, but divers and teal will show you a thing or two with a 10 lb beast in your hands.
Unless your son is used to the recoil of a 10, I wouldn't do it. I am around 6' 3", 185# and my BPS 10 kicks like a mofo. Not bruises or anything but I can definately feel it when I pull the trigger. An auto would be lighter on recoil. I don't know what kind of gun you have?? Auto, Pump, One of those old Bolt actions???
The 12 will be alot more enjoyable for anything, you are limiting him to geese or pay the price on ammo with the 10. You can't hunt pheasants or upland with it, and the cheapest box of shells you will find is going to be 14.99.
Get a 12, it's a smarter choice. If he wants a 10 have him save up and pick one up on the side, the 10 is a specialty tool. It's kinda like a mini-van and a corvette . One is for everyday use, one is for times when you really need the "goose" behind ya.
Just letting you know in-case you were considering one. Thanks for the insult, I probably am weak.
Direct From Browning:
BPS 10 Gauge
Item Number / Ga / Brl Length / Weight
012227113. . . .10. . . . 28". . . . .10.56 lb
012227114. . . .10. . . . 26". . . . .10.38 lb
012227115. . . .10. . . . 24". . . . .10.19 lb
Gold 10 Gauge:
Item Number / Ga / Brl Length / Weight
011114113. . . .10. . . . 28". . . . . . 9.63 lb
011114114. . . .10. . . . 26". . . . . . 9.44 lb
Esentially you don't know what you're talking about. I was just trying to help you out, but it appears you don't really give a ****. Give him the 10 gauge then, why'd you even ask? :withstupid:
Direct From Browning:
BPS 10 Gauge
Item Number / Ga / Brl Length / Weight
012227113. . . .10. . . . 28". . . . .10.56 lb
012227114. . . .10. . . . 26". . . . .10.38 lb
012227115. . . .10. . . . 24". . . . .10.19 lb
Gold 10 Gauge:
Item Number / Ga / Brl Length / Weight
011114113. . . .10. . . . 28". . . . . . 9.63 lb
011114114. . . .10. . . . 26". . . . . . 9.44 lb
Esentially you don't know what you're talking about. I was just trying to help you out, but it appears you don't really give a ****. Give him the 10 gauge then, why'd you even ask? :withstupid:
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