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28" vs 30" barrel length?
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07/30/14 04:41 AM
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Several pro pigeon, trap and skeet shooters seem to have at least one 30" guns in their arsenal. Curious as to the pros and cons as it relates to waterfowl shooting. Anyone have any first hand knowledge?
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Re: 28" vs 30" barrel length?
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07/30/14 04:54 AM
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I honestly don't notice a difference.
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Re: 28" vs 30" barrel length?
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07/30/14 05:24 AM
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Always heard its the choke of the gun but I prefer longer barrels for trap and waterfowl.
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Re: 28" vs 30" barrel length?
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07/30/14 05:24 AM
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Littlejr13
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All I know is, a 30 inch barrel will be easier to hang up on trees and etc. Shorter barrel has better mobility!
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Re: 28" vs 30" barrel length?
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07/30/14 11:25 AM
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Re: 28" vs 30" barrel length?
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07/30/14 11:32 AM
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I like the 28" too for semi-autos and pumps. But you really need to handle the shotgun to see what feels balanced for that particular model. For O/U, I like 30 or 32".
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Re: 28" vs 30" barrel length?
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07/30/14 12:25 PM
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never shot an o/u in the field. i like the shorter barrels because they're easier to handle in the crap out there.
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Re: 28" vs 30" barrel length?
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07/30/14 03:05 PM
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Guitars&Guns
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You need to see what fits you best. No real difference in shot pattern IMHO.
For me I can do either (and have both) but prefer a 30"....don't know why but I shoot the 30" better. I also like that the barrell is slightly out of the blind a little more when swinging.
FYI, I do not like a 26 at all.
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Re: 28" vs 30" barrel length?
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07/30/14 03:14 PM
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Smoother swing, less barrel movement. Most sporting guns sold nowadays are 30, 32. 34".
It does make a difference.
"Give me an Army of West Point graduates and I'll win a battle... Give me a handful of Texas Aggies and I'll win a war." - General Patton
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Re: 28" vs 30" barrel length?
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07/30/14 03:47 PM
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Smoother swing, less barrel movement. Most sporting guns sold nowadays are 30, 32. 34".
It does make a difference.
Most waterfowl guns are 28", clay shooting guns tend to be longer. But it's whatever you like best, and if you cannot tell the difference, you might as well go with the "most popular", if for any other reason it will be easier to sell if you need to.
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Re: 28" vs 30" barrel length?
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07/30/14 03:55 PM
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I prefer a 28" for hunting, but would like a 30"+ for clays.
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Re: 28" vs 30" barrel length?
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07/30/14 04:00 PM
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The longer the barrel, the less the perceived lead on your target. That's something to think about, especially if you switch guns.
Last edited by ImTheReasonDovesMourn; 07/30/14 04:03 PM. Reason: didn't make no sense mmm hmmm
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Re: 28" vs 30" barrel length?
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07/30/14 04:04 PM
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The only gain past 26" is sight radius. A longer barrel will set the forward sight farther out and thus increase your accuracy a bit. Outside of that you get into balance issues. Clays and trap like a long barrel and heavy gun to smooth out the swing and shot. As far as grouping of the shot density no difference.
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Re: 28" vs 30" barrel length?
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07/30/14 06:37 PM
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longer the barrel the higher the muzzle velocity, speed kills.
also, sighting plane is better on a longer barrel, more precise on longer shots.
that being said, I don't own one longer than 28"
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Re: 28" vs 30" barrel length?
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Smoother swing, less barrel movement. Most sporting guns sold nowadays are 30, 32. 34".
It does make a difference.
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Re: 28" vs 30" barrel length?
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07/30/14 07:49 PM
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Smoother swing, less barrel movement. Most sporting guns sold nowadays are 30, 32. 34".
It does make a difference.
Most waterfowl guns are 28", clay shooting guns tend to be longer. But it's whatever you like best, and if you cannot tell the difference, you might as well go with the "most popular", if for any other reason it will be easier to sell if you need to. I don't own a 28" shot gun... they are all 26 or 24".
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Re: 28" vs 30" barrel length?
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That's why u keep missing those long shots
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Re: 28" vs 30" barrel length?
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I been shooting for a lot of years and a 28 is my choice
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Re: 28" vs 30" barrel length?
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07/30/14 08:00 PM
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That's why u keep missing those long shots That's being a bad gambler not bad shot
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Re: 28" vs 30" barrel length?
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That's why u keep missing those long shots That's being a bad gambler not bad shot The greatest day in a ducks life is when he flys into my pattern
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Re: 28" vs 30" barrel length?
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07/30/14 11:58 PM
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Upland guns tend to be shorter. My favorite 28 gauge for quail has a 26" barrel. Easier to pack all day in brush and field.
"Give me an Army of West Point graduates and I'll win a battle... Give me a handful of Texas Aggies and I'll win a war." - General Patton
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Re: 28" vs 30" barrel length?
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You get a faster swing with a shorter barrel, that's probably why shorter barrel is preferred for upland. I think I would like a shorter barrel for teal. A shorter barrel is better on reactive shots. Shorter barrels on clay you tend to over swing.
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Re: 28" vs 30" barrel length?
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no doubt. Long passing shots on dove...at least 28" for me.
"Give me an Army of West Point graduates and I'll win a battle... Give me a handful of Texas Aggies and I'll win a war." - General Patton
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Re: 28" vs 30" barrel length?
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07/31/14 06:20 PM
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You get a faster swing with a shorter barrel, that's probably why shorter barrel is preferred for upland. I think I would like a shorter barrel for teal. A shorter barrel is better on reactive shots. Shorter barrels on clay you tend to over swing. I usually tend to put my deeks out to 40 yards where I need a 3-4' lead...maybe I should go up to a 34" so I don't over swing?
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Re: 28" vs 30" barrel length?
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Maybe. A couple inches of barrel movement can translate to feet at 40 plus yards.
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