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Buying a first shotgun for a young hunter is a balancing act. You want something light enough to carry all day and soft enough on the shoulder that they want to keep shooting, but you don't want a gun they outgrow in two seasons. The Raptor II Youth handles both problems. TriStar ships this model with two stocks in the box, a compact stock with a shorter length of pull for smaller frames and a standard stock to swap in as they grow. That's a smart setup that keeps this gun useful for years instead of months.
The Raptor II runs on a gas-operated action, which bleeds off a good chunk of felt recoil compared to inertia guns and pump actions. Combine that with the 20 gauge chambering and a soft rubber recoil pad, and you've got a shotgun that new and smaller-framed shooters can run through a full box of shells without flinching. The 3" chamber gives you room to work, from light target loads at the clays range up to heavier field loads when dove or squirrel season rolls around. TriStar also gave the Raptor II an oversized operating handle and bolt release, small touches that make the gun easier to manipulate for hands still building strength.
The 24" chrome-lined vent rib barrel keeps the overall package short and quick to swing, and the fiber optic front sight grabs your eye fast when a bird flushes. You get three choke tubes, Improved Cylinder, Modified, and Full, using the widely supported Beretta/Benelli Mobil pattern, so finding aftermarket tubes down the road is simple. Capacity is 5+1, and the black synthetic furniture shrugs off rain, mud, and the general abuse a first shotgun tends to absorb.
Between the two-stock combo, the soft-cycling gas system, and a choke set that covers everything from clays to turkey, this is one of the more complete youth packages out there. It's a first shotgun that doesn't feel like a compromise.
Yes, this specific model (MPN 20225) ships with both a compact stock and a standard-length stock. The shorter stock fits smaller-framed and younger shooters, and you can swap in the full-size stock as they grow. It's one of the main reasons this package stands out among youth shotguns.
It's one of the better options out there for recoil-sensitive shooters. The gas-operated action soaks up a noticeable amount of kick compared to pumps and inertia guns, and the 20 gauge chambering plus a rubber recoil pad keep things comfortable. Most kids can shoot a full round of clays with it without getting beat up.
It uses the Beretta/Benelli Mobil choke pattern and comes with Improved Cylinder, Modified, and Full tubes plus a wrench. Since Mobil is one of the most common thread patterns around, aftermarket tubes for turkey, waterfowl, or clays are easy to find.
The gas system is built to run everything from light target loads up to heavy 3" field loads. Like most gas guns, it benefits from a proper cleaning out of the box and a short break-in period with standard field loads before feeding it the lightest stuff. After that, it's a reliable cycler across a wide range of shells.
| UPC | 713780202259 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 20225 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 24" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 20 Gauge |
| Capacity | 5 + 1 |
| Chokes Included | Full/Improved Cylinder/Modified |
| Color | Black |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Shotgun |
| Safety | Trigger Guard |
| Shipping Weight | 0.0 |
| Sights | Fiber Optic |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
| Youth Shotgun | Yes |
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