Stevesdl Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Hi All, I am about to purchase a Super Nova 12 gauge and a question has arisen. According to the store representative, any shotgun barrel longer than 24 inches does not improve or increase any "real" reach distance. The store representative stated that barrels that are 26 and 28 inches long only offer a better "swing" feel and that is it. Is this true? My thoughts were always that the length of a barrel up to 30 inches was for futher reach with magnum loads? Thank you Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canvasback13 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 he is probably right. I think people like the longer barrels because they swing a little smoother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevesdl Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 Thank you for the quick response. Answered accepted. Thanks again Stevesdl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGWILD Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 http://www.chuckhawks.com/shotgun_barrel_length.htm http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/05/31/selecting-a-shotgun-barrel-length/ Above are a couple articles and i have never owned a shotgun with less than a 28 inch barrel myself but i hunt and shoot clays and i agree if it swings well buy it, this can be missleading because i have swung some 32 inch O/U's that fit and swung really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novaking Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Yep. The guy behind the counter is right for once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trapshooter1 Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I think you should just get a 26" you will probably never know the difference if it was 2" shorter of longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooter Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I have a question that I haven't found adressed as of yet (of course I'm a little blind sometimes). I'm somewhat new to the shotgun as a hunting tool; I've used used a Mossberg 590 as my HD weapon of choice, and on a few occasions to dispatch problem animals . I know that the Supernova is the shotgun for me, shot one and fell in love. My question is: Will barrel length make much difference when predator/wild hog hunting? I plan to use it as an all around gun and will be in some tight brush sometimes which leans me in the direction of the 24" barrel, but I don't want to limit my ability to take extended shots at coyotes and such. I realize the choke has more to do with it than anything but it nevers hurts to ask. Thanks for any advice in advance. Case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hognutz Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 It will make little difference. The choke is the determining factor. I turkey hunt with a SBE, 24'' bbl. No problem. I like the 24'', because of the maneuverability of it. (In a blind, if used). I have both the Nova and SuperNova in 24''. If that's what you want, don't hesitate. It will deliver..Good luck with your decision..Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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