Escort HEPS2022054Y PS Youth 20 Gauge Semi-Auto 3" 4+1 22" Mossy Oak Bottomland Vent Rib Barrel, Grooved Aluminum Receiver, Adj LOP & Shim Mossy Oak Bottomland Synthetic Stock, Right Hand

The Escort HEPS2022054Y PS Youth 20 Gauge Semi-Auto 3" Shotgun is purpose-built for young shooters and smaller-framed hunters seeking a manageable recoil platform without compromising field capability. This 20-gauge semi-automatic features a 22-inch ventilated rib barrel in Mossy Oak Bottomland camouflage, paired with a grooved aluminum receiver designed to accept scope mounts via the 11mm accessory groove. The 4+1 capacity (3-inch magnum compatible) provides sufficient firepower for upland game and sport shooting applications while maintaining the ergonomic balance critical for youth shooters.

The adjustable length of pull system incorporates three shim spacers, allowing shooters to customize fit as they grow—a practical advantage over fixed-stock designs. The synthetic stock with checkering and integral sling studs supports both hunting and training scenarios. The shotgun includes a multi-choke system compatible with steel shot, critical for waterfowl applications where lead ammunition is restricted. The manual cross-button trigger safety and checkered ventilated anti-glare rib reflect field-tested design priorities: fast target acquisition and reliable mechanical function in variable lighting conditions.

This youth shotgun is ideal for first-time hunters transitioning to semi-automatic platforms, young competitive shooters, and instructors training shooters in controlled environments. The 20-gauge configuration delivers lower recoil impulse than 12-gauge alternatives, reducing shooter fatigue during extended range sessions while maintaining effective pattern density at typical hunting distances. The Mossy Oak Bottomland finish provides woodland concealment for field use, and the 9-pound weight balances handling speed with recoil management—critical for youth shooters developing fundamental marksmanship skills.