Mossberg 500 Bantam All-Purpose Field Youth — 12 Gauge

Mossberg M500A Bantam Youth 12ga 24in 3in 5+1 Pump Shotgun - Wood Stock

Get a genuine full-size shotgun scaled down to fit a smaller shooter with the Mossberg 500 Bantam All-Purpose Field Youth 12 Gauge — a pump-action built specifically to grow with a young or smaller-framed shooter rather than just being a scaled-down toy.

The Bantam configuration shortens the stock by 1" and repositions the E-Z Reach forend closer to the shooter, giving a young or petite shooter genuine control and reach rather than forcing them to stretch for a standard-length gun. A 13" length of pull further tailors the fit for a smaller frame. The 24" vent rib barrel comes with the Accu-Set choke system, including Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder tubes, so this shotgun is ready for everything from dove and upland birds to turkey and home defense depending on the choke you run.

Safety features are genuinely thoughtful here: an easy-to-see, ambidextrous top-mounted safety, dual extractors, and a special magazine tube limiting plug that renders the shotgun a single-shot until a coach or guardian approves its removal — a real feature for teaching a new shooter fundamentals before opening up to full capacity. Twin-action bars and positive steel-to-steel lock-up deliver the reliable cycling Mossberg's 500 platform is known for, and the honey satin-finished walnut stock and forearm with cut checkering give this shotgun a genuinely classic look rather than a budget youth-gun feel. It's also fully interchangeable with standard-size 20 gauge accessories, and a 10-year limited warranty backs the build. A gun lock is included.

Whether you're outfitting a young hunter for their first dove season, want a genuinely scaled-fit shotgun rather than a full-size gun they'll grow into eventually, or need the safety features of a limiting plug while teaching fundamentals, the Mossberg 500 Bantam gives a smaller shooter real capability in a properly fitted package.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What makes this a "Bantam" or youth model?
A: The stock is 1" shorter than standard, the E-Z Reach forend is repositioned closer to the shooter, and length of pull is set at 13" for a genuinely better fit for a smaller-framed shooter.

Q: What chokes are included?
A: It ships with the Accu-Set choke system, including Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder tubes.

Q: What safety features does this shotgun have for a new shooter?
A: It includes an ambidextrous top-mounted safety and a magazine tube limiting plug that renders the shotgun a single-shot until a coach or guardian removes it, allowing you to teach fundamentals before opening up to full capacity.

Q: What is the barrel length and chamber size?
A: It features a 24" vent rib barrel with a 3" chamber.

Q: What is the magazine capacity?
A: It holds 5+1 rounds.

Q: Does this shotgun come with a warranty?
A: Yes, it's backed by a 10-year limited warranty, and a gun lock is included.