Thanks for the welcome and the information. I figured that it would be okay, just wanted to verify. I bought a Handi-Rifle from a coworker last fall for my son in 30/30 for $50. I had to get the youth stock for it, but figured I couldn't go wrong at that price. My son also needs a turkey gun, and I found the 12g yesterday and will probably get that for him to shoot 2 3/4" in the mean time while I am waiting on his Pardner 20g youth to come in. I will then use the 12g. I recently found these boards and am amazed at the information here.
Thanks again.
Daryl
P.S. I'm not planning on shooting any 3 1/2, it's bad enough out of my 835.