pierce62 Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 What are the pro's and con's for this size barrel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Good for quick shots at close range. Good for carrying in heavy brush. Good for turkey in case you need to swing and change direction. Can be bad for longer range shots, shorter barrel=lower velocity. Can hamper follow through on pass shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdak Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Yesterday I purchased a m2000 and I took it hunting this morning and it mis- fired the first time I pulled the trigger. After wasting ten mins and alot missed oppurtunity I removed the two washers b/w the forend and the barrel and it fired perfect from that point on.My question is what is the purpose of the washers and am I damaging my gun by using it without them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierce62 Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 Bye taking out those 2 washers do you have a 24" barrel now? Thanks for your input Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novaking Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 All that matters is what you like. If you like a 24'' barrel, Then shoot it. A longer barrel will give you a longer sight plane and better "swing" but that is about it. In a shorter barrel you will hardly lose any velocity and barely see a differance in the way your gun patterns. I shoot turkeys with a 24'' barrel, upland and dove with a 26'', and waterfowl with a 28". Like I say, whatever you like. Novaking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 To add to what Novaking said, which is dead on by the way... Due to the extended receiver length to accommodate the bolt and action, a 24" semi-automatic or pump action shotgun will offer as much sighting plane as a 28" o/u or sxs. Modern propellants burn completely in 18" or so of barrel length, and pressure (thus velocity) gains are negligible with additional barrel length. Benelli's American Gun Dog covered these issues concisely in their first season. View Season 1 - Episode 3 http://americangundog.com/straightshooting_AGD1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Another consideration: 24" barrels can be tough on the hearing of others in the blind or pit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Sorry on the velocity comment, my thinking was inline with rifles. Second on MattD's comment. I have been complained to about the noise level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierce62 Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 Thanks all. Tucker, nice link, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducman77 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I have had a 24" SBE and I loved it for the timber... I did not real like it for the field hunting... I think the 26'' is the all around best lenth..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashtx556ftw Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 http://www.metrogun.com:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizzlinwings Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I prefer a 28" barrel for a smoother swing and sight picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashtx556ftw Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 i like a 24" for quail, but i like a 28 or 30" for dove, turkey, and ducks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEM* Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Why is 26" the best? Why no tthe 28"? I'm buying a SBEII and am set on a 28" barrel. Why would I not buy it with the 28". Will be used for duck and goose hunting. Your thoughts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEM* Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 they make a 30" barrel? never heard of it? where might one find one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novaking Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 go to the store and check out both to see which one fits of better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashtx556ftw Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 cabelas had a bolt 12ga afew months a ago with a 36" barrel. talk about overkill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillieP Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 they make a 30" barrel? never heard of it? where might one find one. Browning made alot of A 5s with a 32" barrel. I'm sure there are others but I'm a big fan of the A5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldboots Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Anyone hunting from a blind should be wearing ear protection. Anyone shooting period should be wearing ear protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashtx556ftw Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 i like the A-5,s too. except thier wieght. the long recoil action is really reliable. thats one of the many reasons i love my Franchi AL-48 20ga. ive been loking for a 12ga. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRgeese Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 When I first started duck hunting I was using a 24" barrel and did ok with it on ducks as far as pass shooting, but could not kill a goose to save my life (maybe shooter error) I then went to a 28" barrel gold hunter and was able to shoot them geese. When I bought my SBEII in 28" I like the feel of the swing since this is alot lighter than my Gold 28", I guess it is what feels good to you. I have a cousin that bought a 30" 1187 and he likes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashtx556ftw Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 its all about whats right for YOU.not what another guy tells you is right for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ih4ever Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 i like the 26" because its just a happy medium of the barrels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHoyt Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Good for quick shots at close range. Good for carrying in heavy brush. Good for turkey in case you need to swing and change direction. Can be bad for longer range shots, shorter barrel=lower velocity. Can hamper follow through on pass shooting. actually it depends on if your are shooting lead or steel loads, anyone should know that when it comes to shooting steel shot, it does not change anything in bullistics or patterns between barrel's, the shorter one's are a little louder and easier to swing, but keep in mind with a shorter barrel, people tend to swing much faster then the target is flying therfor shooting in front of them. I shoot a 24" S.B.E with a wadwizard choke(modified) and have made good shots on ducks and geese at 60+yards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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