Shotgun Barrels -Does Length Matter
11-14-2007, 05:31 PM
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Shotgun Barrels -Does Length Matter
I would like to hear everyone's opinion on shotgun barrel length.
Let's assume that you have two shotgun's, same make, model and gauge.
IMO a shorter 22 or 24 barrel is handier than a longer 26 or 28 inch tube and will pattern just as well....what do you think?
Does barrel length matter in the field to Average Joe hunter.
Let's assume that you have two shotgun's, same make, model and gauge.
IMO a shorter 22 or 24 barrel is handier than a longer 26 or 28 inch tube and will pattern just as well....what do you think?
Does barrel length matter in the field to Average Joe hunter.
11-14-2007, 05:44 PM
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RE: Shotgun Barrels -Does Length Matter
I have a 21" Benelli Super 90 and a 30" Browning A-5, and handling-wise, I prefer the Benelli. Pattern-wise, there is no difference, but I do like the 30" for the longer sight plane and swing.
11-14-2007, 05:48 PM
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RE: Shotgun Barrels -Does Length Matter
Longer barrels simply swing better, that is the only real advantage. My A-5 stalker has a 21 inch barrel and I like it.
Keep in mind a pump or semi auto with a shorter barrel is much like a break action with a longer barrel since they don't have an action. So my 21 inch browning is a lot like shooting a 30 inch break action gun.
Paul
Keep in mind a pump or semi auto with a shorter barrel is much like a break action with a longer barrel since they don't have an action. So my 21 inch browning is a lot like shooting a 30 inch break action gun.
Paul
11-14-2007, 06:11 PM
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RE: Shotgun Barrels -Does Length Matter
always used 28" or 30" on my wing shootin guns...i agree, they wing better IMO.
for my turkey and now fur getter(predators) i love my 21" barrel on my 870.
though any wing shooting i do this year will be with it...either that or the old mossberg with a 28" but i am going to dedicate that a slug gun...my my 870 will stay turkeys and predators and buy a nice semi or o/u next year for my wing shooting needs...
for my turkey and now fur getter(predators) i love my 21" barrel on my 870.
though any wing shooting i do this year will be with it...either that or the old mossberg with a 28" but i am going to dedicate that a slug gun...my my 870 will stay turkeys and predators and buy a nice semi or o/u next year for my wing shooting needs...
11-15-2007, 05:21 PM
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RE: Shotgun Barrels -Does Length Matter
One other thing to consider...My Remington 1100 slug gun has a 21 inch barrel, without ear protection that thing is sure loud....It makes a heck of a short range quail, dove, wood duck and jump shooting rabbit gun though...
11-24-2007, 10:42 PM
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RE: Shotgun Barrels -Does Length Matter
I recently purchased a Mossberg 835 Turkey gun that has a 20" barrel which came with an xfactor turkey choke. I was planning on purchasing a longer barrel, possibly a 26 or 28" VRto hunt small game etc, but I was wondering if I might be able to get by with the20"VR barrel, andjust usea modified choke tube in it, rather thanpurchasing aseparate barrel?