barrell length ?
#4
RE: barrell length ?
FYI...the idea that longer barrels equates more range/speed/power comes from the days when it really did make a difference. The powder used today is different from the powder your grandfather shot. Back then the powder didn' t burn as fast as it does today, so they needed the longer barrels to contain the explosion for a longer period of time. It was especially important to the waterfowlers back then.
Like Strut & Turk-man said not much. The biggest effect barrel length will have on your gun its balance & handling. Maybe something to consider if you plan on using the gun for wingshooting in addition to turkeys. Then there' s the weight issue. If you don' t need the extra weight, don' t get it. Bottomline...26" will do fine.
Like Strut & Turk-man said not much. The biggest effect barrel length will have on your gun its balance & handling. Maybe something to consider if you plan on using the gun for wingshooting in addition to turkeys. Then there' s the weight issue. If you don' t need the extra weight, don' t get it. Bottomline...26" will do fine.
#6
RE: barrell length ?
The shorter barrels are much easier to manuver around brush when set-up, also when your gun is slung over your shoulder it won' t catch the branches or brush as your walking through the woods as a longer barreled gun would!! Like mentioned above, modern shotshells burn up their powder completely within the first 18-20" of barrel length!! So by shooting a much longer barrel your really not gaining anything. A long barrel is better suited for duck or geese shooting where wing shooting mandates a longer sight plain and balance for that kind of shooting. I prefer a barrel length of 21-24" tops!!
#9
RE: barrell length ?
If I am not mistaken most major shotgun ammo manufacturers test and report their velocity figures after firing from a 30" barrel. If they in fact do this and you are shooting a shorter barrel you will not achieve their published velocity. Read this link from Nitro ammo : http://www.nitrocompany.com/pattern.htm
I' m not going to repost their actual numbers because you can go to the link I provided and read for yourself. I personally use a 28" barrel and it works well for me. It can be a little more cumbersome to move around but I do not mind it.
I' m not going to repost their actual numbers because you can go to the link I provided and read for yourself. I personally use a 28" barrel and it works well for me. It can be a little more cumbersome to move around but I do not mind it.