What are the advantages or disavantages of a 26" barrel compared to a 28" barrel on a semi-auto shotgun?
I would be using the shotgun primarily for dove and quail hunting.
I would be using the shotgun primarily for dove and quail hunting.
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26" is great for close shots but doesn't have the range of a 28". I prefer the 28" myself because they are never too close! -
Barrel length has nothing to do with ballistics or pattern. Choke controls pattern, most autos are plenty long with a 26" barrel which means you can manuver it easier in the blind. Sporting clays shooters use 30" or 32" O/U for sighting plane, but dont have confinement like a hunter wouldComment
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Basicaly the only advantage that I know of is with 28" you get a little longer sighting plane. Suppose to be better for pass shooting. I'm equaly bad with both.
I have both and I prefer the 26". JMOComment
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