Turkeythugger Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I'm gonna buy a Benelli SuperNova soon in the APG with a 26" barrel. I've seen some pictures on the forums of really tight turkey patterns coming from supernova's with a 24" barrel. I'd get the same choke and load they were using, but do you think that getting a 26" barrel would throw off the pattern? I'm going with a 26 because I'm planning to use is for things other than just turkey, I think a 26 is more versatile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novaking Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Won't matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uwharrie Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I think it's in the choke tube and constriction of the tube. Jelly Head in the .655 or .660 works well in my SBE II with a 24" barrel. I like the short barrel for moverability in the woods and it works for other game and sporting clays for me. Bob in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeythugger Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Thanks! I didn't think the length would change anything, I just wanted to make sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HH Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I think barrel length has some effect on velocity , which would have an effect on pattern. I dont know enough to say and I dont really worry about it. i do think short barrel are more finicky in the sense that slight imperfections of aiming can have a more pronounced effect downrange.... shorter barrel means lighter gun and recoil (especially with magnum turkey loads) can influence accuracy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeythugger Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 That makes sense. I think I'll stick with the 26'. Sorta in between extremes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hognutz Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 The 26" will probably group a tighter pattern. The velocity gain will be about 20 F.P.S. Either length will get the job done..Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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