New England Firearms Pardner Model .410 Youth Reviews
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★★★★★
“I have a N.E.F pardner SB-1 ordered a 12 ga. 28 inch...”
Written on: 12/05/2010
I have a N.E.F pardner SB-1 ordered a 12 ga. 28 inch turkey barrel with tk-2 choke. this gun shots fine and has taken a few turkey now.Most recent turkey was taken at 60 yards shoting 3 1/2 #5 heavy shot.stoped that bird in its tracks. i am happy with this cheap gun that shots hard and tight patterns. have only shot 3 birds (turkey) with it but everyone of them droped were they were shot what more could you ask for. (read more)
★★★★★
“my grandfather gave me this gun when i was very young....”
Written on: 15/02/2010
my grandfather gave me this gun when i was very young. between me and the majority of my freinds, and now my nephew and his friends, this gun has popped alot of firearm cherries. simple, and as easy to learn on as it gets. bonus: if a kid can get good with it, he'll be a monster with a 12ga. great, fun gun to shoot, still today 20 years later (read more)
★★★★☆
“This is a very nice gun, its good for just about...”
Written on: 13/10/2009 by bigdeer12345 (1 review written)
This is a very nice gun, its good for just about anything. I use my for squirrels, rabbits, and coon. It might be a single shot but that doesn't matter much if you are a good shot. Its down falls are the fact that it does not have a safety and if you trip it could go off. The quality of the wood meets my standers. It needs to be cleaned within a six month period to make sure its at peek performance. The only bad thing is the price of the ammo at about 10 bucks a box, but this gun is good for... (read more)
★★★★☆
“The New England Firearms Pardner Model .410 Youth is a...”
Written on: 16/06/2009
The New England Firearms Pardner Model .410 Youth is a good gun but if i had to do it over i would have got the pardner in a 12 gauge instead of 410 because it is cheaper to shoot. but hopefully i am trading it in to the local gun store for a NEF pardner protector hoping for the same good quality (read more)
★★★★★
“The New England Firearms Pardner Model .410 Youth is...”
Written on: 13/05/2009
The New England Firearms Pardner Model .410 Youth is great value for the money!! (read more)
★★★★★
“I stared useing h&r shotguns when i was 12 years old...”
Written on: 09/12/2008
I stared useing h&r shotguns when i was 12 years old still own the shotgun and its still as good as it always was.i am 63 now. This shotgun is cheap, very strong and is probably one of the best shotguns I have ever used. (read more)
★★★★★
“Overall, it is a great little gun for youngsters to...”
Written on: 06/12/2008 by frugalfreddy
Overall, it is a great little gun for youngsters to learn on, and I still enjoy taking it for a jaunt once and while through the woods at 56, even though I have many guns that cost much more. (read more)
★★★★★
“I bought this gun for my 15 year old daughter, but I...”
Written on: 30/11/2008 by Hkkey
I bought this gun for my 15 year old daughter, but I like it so well I use it more then she dose. I wish I could find a muzzel loader barrel for it.. (read more)
★★★★★
“The value for the experience of how to handle a gun is...”
Written on: 22/11/2008 by ohezohez (1 review written)
The value for the experience of how to handle a gun is priceless. It is built with a learning shooter in mind. I love to shoot it as much as my son does. (read more)
★★★★★
“Could not ask for a better gun to roll over a few...”
Written on: 28/10/2008
Could not ask for a better gun to roll over a few quail with. May pick up a 20 gauge for a little more bang for the buck though. The price of 410 shells is quite a lot but its worth it. I think the New England Firearms Pardner Model is a really good shotgun, its cheap and you get great overall value. (read more)
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★★★★★
“My son got 2 does his first year. One at 35 yards and...”
Written on: 24/08/2008
My son got 2 does his first year. One at 35 yards and the other at 10. Easy to reload quickly.
Shoots slugs well.
Patterns w/ 000 3"
Like the option to upgrade to a 20 Ga.
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★★★★★
“Have had the gun for 20 years . . . fun, easy to use...”
Written on: 23/03/2008
Have had the gun for 20 years . . . fun, easy to use and looks great. THe cost of the ammo is the only bad point of the New England Firearms Pardner Model (read more)
★★★★★
“All around great rifle,small enough to carry through...”
Written on: 23/02/2008 by dblair71
All around great rifle,small enough to carry through thick woods and its light and really accurate.Great gun for walking in the woods or to hunt with (read more)
★★★★★
“Other than the barrel being a little too heavy in the...”
Written on: 14/02/2008
Other than the barrel being a little too heavy in the .243, there's nothing at all wrong with the New England Firearms Pardner Model .410 Youth. (read more)
★★★★★
“I have several shotguns from a Remington SP-10 to a...”
Written on: 10/02/2008 by msmud (1 review written)
I have several shotguns from a Remington SP-10 to a Franchi AL-48 in 28 Gauge to a Remington 11-87 Turkey gun in 12 Gauge, but this gun is the most fun by far. It makes killing patterns to 35 yards with #7.5 shot if used on crows and rabbits, to 28 - 30 with #6 if used on squirrels. Recoil and noise are unobjectionable, and it is a delight to carry through the woods or field. The .410 doesn't get enough respect, and the standard full-choking doesn't help its reputation. Spend enough time... (read more)
★★★★★
“Would be nice to get a couple of other chokes. Great...”
Written on: 29/05/2007 by Lab Lady1 (1 review written)
Would be nice to get a couple of other chokes. Great little gun and great value! (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“Another problem with this gun is that the three inch...”
Written on: 12/02/2007 by diamond16
Another problem with this gun is that the three inch shot shells are too strong for the frame of this 410 2/1/2 size. Shot shells are great for this 410 as they run smooth threw the barrel. The red color hi power winchester 410 shells are too powerful to use in this gun, i swear that the high power 410 shells are too dangerous to continually use in this gun because of the beating the high power shells do can eventually blow the gun open or bust too much force threw the bottom where the... (read more)
333294_Jeepcreep927's Response to 278056_diamond16's Review
Written on: 24/12/2007
I disagree with this review because...
<br/>Opinion on durability IS NOT BASED on knowledge. It is simply an opinion. Recommendations should not be made by uneducated (not in general, in respect to firearms) people.
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★★★★★
“I've owned this smart little shotgun for 15 years. It...”
Written on: 13/01/2007 by Len412 (2 reviews written)
I've owned this smart little shotgun for 15 years. It is well made, accurate and nice to look at. I even shot skeet with this single shot .410. Great gun for everyone. (read more)
★★★★★
“This was my first gun almost 20 years ago. The...”
Written on: 03/01/2007 by Tar Heel (1 review written)
This was my first gun almost 20 years ago. The forearm style has changed slightly, but the model is still the same. It is an excellent gun for a young person. My only complaint is that my gun is full choke. A young person usually does not have the skill to hit much game with a full choke .410 which has less pellets that other gauges. If the shooter can handle it, I would suggest moving up to 20 gauge with a modifed choke. You get a broader spread pattern and more pellets. Plus, the... (read more)
★★★★★
“I own a 20 guage Pardner. $100 at walmart. 20 guage...”
Written on: 01/01/2007 by chriszutz (1 review written)
I own a 20 guage Pardner. $100 at walmart. 20 guage amo (more popular) is cheaper than 410, and it still has very managable recoil, and a great shoulder fit. This gun is great! Fun for shooting clays, and has enough accuracy and energy for close to medium range hunting. You can also shoot riffled slugs out of it. All the materials used on the gun seam to be of decent, solid quality. Easy to clean, Fast to shoot. But if you want more bang for your buck, the 12 guage is the same price at... (read more)
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★★★★★
“Often viewed as a beginner's .410, but really, what...”
Written on: 27/11/2006 by hardcase (1 review written)
Often viewed as a beginner's .410, but really, what more can anyone ask for in a gun of this bore? A single shot is all one generally gets at the game for which this caliber is intended. The advantages of light weight and reliable operation should be appreciated by even the most experienced hunter. (read more)
★★★★★
“The New England Firearms Pardner Model .410 Youth is...”
Written on: 26/10/2006 by Starter (31 reviews written)
The New England Firearms Pardner Model .410 Youth is the best single-shot .410 shotgun on the market. The perfect gun for a beginner or casual shooter. Cheap enough that cutting the stock to fit a young shooter is not a worry. A great little gun! (read more)
★★★★★
“The New England Firearms Pardner Model .410 Youth...”
Written on: 19/10/2005 by rebel046
The New England Firearms Pardner Model .410 Youth sporting gun is a wonderful gun because of its light weight. It hardly kicks, and is really easy to load and unload. (read more)
★★★★☆
“I own a New England Firearms Pardner Model .410 Youth....”
Written on: 02/12/2003 by buckmaster36 (1 review written)
I own a New England Firearms Pardner Model .410 Youth. This gun is unique in it its own way. It has very little kick at all but overall a very good gun. The one action feature is a little agitating at times but perfect for begginers. (read more)
Airgunfun's Response to buckmaster36's Review
Written on: 19/01/2005
When I was younger, I carried a Cooey single shot .410. The single shot .410 is
<br>highly underrated as a bird gun and it is also true that it is not a good choice
<br>for taking geese or duck.
<br>
<br>For hunting here in Vernon, BC, Canada, it is probably the most used
<br>firearm outside of the .22 rifle for hunting grouse on old mountain roads,
<br>logging trails, etc. For one thing, it doesn’t blow the bird to smithereens,
<br>which results in less damaged meat to enjoy at the table.
<br>
<br>I am 48 years old and still hunt grouse with the single shot .410.
<br>When I was in my early twenties, I sold my Cooey to move up to 12 gauge
<br>pump actions. Selling this beauty was the dumbest thing I ever did since I am
<br>mainly a grouse hunter.
<br>
<br>Don’t sell your New England .410. It is a well made shotgun and as the years
<br>go by you will never regret owning it.
<br>
<br>Carry .410 shells between the fingers of your fore end shooting hand. They fit
<br>their nicely and speed things up for a second shot.
<br>
<br>Just a point of interest:
<br>I have crossed paths with Black bears while hunting grouse and so far the
<br>bears have always taken flight in the opposite direction. My point is you can
<br>do much with a .410 but legally it can’t be used as a hunting gun for deer or
<br>bear. The .410 with slugs packs about the same wallop as the .44 Magnum
<br>pistol. Some Americans in Alaska and probably only in Alaska carry .44’s for
<br>Brown bear protection. Here in Canada, we carry 12 gauge shotguns with
<br>slugs or .338 Magnum rifles for serious protection in Grizzly bear country.
<br>Enjoy your single shot but understand the limitations of the .410.
<br>
<br>Happy Hunting.
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★★★★★
“Nothing is wrong with this gun. ”
Written on: 09/11/2003 by frowens (1 review written)
Nothing is wrong with this gun.
Everything is right about this gun.
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★★★★★
“I found this particular shotgun to be an excellent...”
Written on: 20/09/2003 by skuklok (1 review written)
I found this particular shotgun to be an excellent value for the money spent. It is excellent for beginning shooters with the limited weight and balance. Also with it being a single load and having to cock the trigger for firing, it is a safe gun for youth to learn on. It is excellent for squirrel hunting and small fowl. Have yet to test it in skeet, but I feel it would pass the test. (read more)
★★★★★
“The New England Firearms (NEF) Pardner .410 Youth is...”
Written on: 05/10/2002 by NS..
The New England Firearms (NEF) Pardner .410 Youth is an excellent entry level shotgun. It has power, reasonable shotgun accuracy out to 20 yards, is well built, is very light and is very compact and handy. There are some cheap parts on the gun, which can be a little disconcerting to those who would use it as a "rough and tumble" field gun. Drawbacks aside, it is excellent value for the money. At close range, it has no equal for pointability and power. I have taken several large squirrels... (read more)
Mr. C.'s Response to 42014_NS..'s Review
Written on: 31/12/2002
Beautiful gun. My bro started on it, and so did I. He took a goose and several ducks with it, I took several ducks on it before I was moved up to a 20. A GOOSE. Probably the toughest bird most hunters face. We took it with the .410. It's an awesome gun. Anyone who doesn't like it doesn't know shotguns at all.
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61803_Casey.'s Response to 42014_NS..'s Review
Written on: 31/12/2002
I agree with this post, although, I have had no problems with mine, as far as "cheap" or loose screws. It's a good gun beginner or expert.
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Sunny Jim.'s Response to 42014_NS..'s Review
Written on: 29/01/2003
A good gun no doubt, but the plastic forend iorn and the plastic trigger guard have got to go. Also comb too high. Otherwise, the best "Backwoods" forager available, and priced for the proletariat. Purdeys and Parkers are for those who kill for sport. This one fills the pot.
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120608_Jon Foster.'s Response to 42014_NS..'s Review
Written on: 01/08/2003
We just picked up a new SB1 20GA for our son tonight at Wal Mart for $83.00. I noticed it in the case as we were walking by and couldn't help it... My hunting partner bought a combo set a few years back for his son and has no bad comments with either the 20GA or 30/30 barrel's.
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Platinum Matt's Response to 42014_NS..'s Review
Written on: 13/04/2004
This shotgun looks great but the picture shown shows a shotgun with a pump. I thought this was a single shooter?
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333294_Jeepcreep927's Response to 278056_diamond16's Review
Written on: 24/12/2007
A single shot, break action receiver made of steel will certainly take full power 410 loads with no problems. If there is disagreement, look at some very successful 12 gauge pump guns (Mossberg 500) with aluminum receivers. They handle 12 gauge pressures just fine. A break action, fixed receiver is as strong an action as you can get. I have used 3" 00 buckshot extensively (300+) rounds with absolutely no problems. As far as poor accuracy goes, the bore is choked very tightly (I don't recall what the factory choke is), thus a little more care is need than if using a very wide patterned choke.