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Let's talk shotgun barrel length for bird hunting.
Posted on 7/27/15 at 12:29 pm
Posted on 7/27/15 at 12:29 pm
With today's loads and choke tubes, do you believe there is there noticeable difference between a 26" and 28" barrel?
This post was edited on 7/27/15 at 12:59 pm
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Posted on 7/27/15 at 12:41 pm to sloopy
About 25-50 fps, depending on caliber.
Posted on 7/27/15 at 12:41 pm to sloopy
May want to clarify rifle or shotgun
Posted on 7/27/15 at 12:49 pm to INFIDEL
Shotgun. I updated the title
Posted on 7/27/15 at 12:54 pm to sloopy
The main difference between a 26" and a 28" is that you'd be 2" closer to the target. Other than that, I don't think there will be a measurable difference in pattern or range.
You may find that your swing is smoother, or quicker, or (whatever) with a longer or shorter barrel, but that more of an issue with sporting clays or skeet.
You may find that your swing is smoother, or quicker, or (whatever) with a longer or shorter barrel, but that more of an issue with sporting clays or skeet.
Posted on 7/27/15 at 1:11 pm to dawg23
No difference in ballistics (the powder is all burned at that point).
Posted on 7/27/15 at 1:14 pm to Grebe
2" longer sight plane for more accuracy
Posted on 7/27/15 at 1:14 pm to sloopy
When I graduated from a 20 to a 12 gauge, I went to a 26" barrel, didn't notice a difference at all...
In college my buddies use to laugh at me because I hunted with a 20 gauge... Guess who usually killed the most ducks...
In college my buddies use to laugh at me because I hunted with a 20 gauge... Guess who usually killed the most ducks...
Posted on 7/27/15 at 1:32 pm to Hangover Haven
i think i posted something similar a couple months ago. I had a glock 380 and a 17 mach 2 my dad was wanting, and gone trade me his brand new benelli vinci. I decided not to becuase it was a 26". All i have ever dove or duck hunted with was a 28".
Posted on 7/27/15 at 1:35 pm to oleyeller
longer barrel - puts the noise further from your hunting partner's ears...
easier to follow through with a longer barrel.
I don't like being in a blind with 26in guns with me.. .period..
easier to follow through with a longer barrel.
I don't like being in a blind with 26in guns with me.. .period..
Posted on 7/27/15 at 1:37 pm to choupiquesushi
Because of the noise?
Posted on 7/27/15 at 1:40 pm to sloopy
yes... as much time as i have spent in duck blinds with people of all skill levels.. i aint a fan of 26 in guns...
Posted on 7/27/15 at 1:41 pm to sloopy
Used to use 870 26"
Now use 870 28".
I like the 28 much better.
Now use 870 28".
I like the 28 much better.
Posted on 7/27/15 at 1:53 pm to sloopy
More scattered shot when it hits the choke with a longer barrel. Everything that shell is gonna do is done around 22-23". I prefer 26"
Posted on 7/27/15 at 2:19 pm to choupiquesushi
Never really bothers me to have someone in the blind with a 26, but i tend to wear a little hearing protection.
This post was edited on 7/27/15 at 4:28 pm
Posted on 7/27/15 at 2:45 pm to sloopy
I like a 28 better for ducks and doves and quail.
Some quail guys like those short barrels but I don't.
Some quail guys like those short barrels but I don't.
Posted on 7/27/15 at 3:01 pm to mach316
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More scattered shot when it hits the choke with a longer barrel. Everything that shell is gonna do is done around 22-23". I prefer 26"
Interesting.
I asked the same question last year and I think we came to the conclusion of personal preference.
Although a 28" barrel would probably fit my tall lanky arse better, I have used a 26" gun my whole life so I am comfortable with it.
I think I am going to pick up a few extended length chokes just to make up an inch and a half or so of pointing distance since I do find myself stopping the shot too quickly.
Posted on 7/27/15 at 3:07 pm to Polar Pop
All of my newr shotguns have 26" barrels. I prefer them.
Posted on 7/27/15 at 4:30 pm to bbvdd
Little bit longer sight plane with 28". The modern loads and powders used now makes the 26" a non issue performance wise compared to the 28".
Posted on 7/27/15 at 5:09 pm to sloopy
For dove or quail I like a light 26" 20 gauge.
Ducks and geese 28" barrel is the way to go
Ducks and geese 28" barrel is the way to go
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