idss Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 what is most common barrel length used for small game in the benelli's say for instance in the m2. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novaking Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 I used 26 inch on my 20 gauge. for small game. I use 24 inch 12 gauge for turkey. and I use 28 inch 12 gauge for duck and geese. It doesn't matter what you use, It matters what your comforable with. novaking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idss Posted December 23, 2007 Author Share Posted December 23, 2007 thanks for the help. i think i might buy the cordoba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmarine Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 If your a good shot and hunt a lot, go with the 24 inch. You'll love it. We all have 26 inchers and our friend got a 24 inch. Man, are we envious. If your shoot a lot of trap and don't hunt, you may want a 26 inch or longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdbrooks Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 usmarine: you nailed it, sir. 24" is a heck of quick handling huntin' gun. I grew up getting my share of game way back with 28" pumps and autos. I graduated to short barreled side by sides for upland hunting. Then I got the M1S90 in 24" back in '94 and it is just one smooth handling duck and pheasant gun. It is so quick to shoulder. Then, I went and really spoiled myself by gettin' a 20 gauge M2 w/ the 24" barrel-- 6 pounds even! I don't even remember I'm carrying it half the time it's so light! I've been called a good shot but my style is snap shooting for the most part. Grew up on MN grouse... that'll teach you snap shooting if nuthin' else will! PS I think anything shorter than 24" is overdoin' it... I tried once a long time ago, learned my lesson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyD338 Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 I grew up with a 30" Ithaca 37 pump as a hand me down, oh yeah, it was full choke as well. I either missed or destroyed game! As I got older and able to afford my own guns I started with 28", then moved to a 26"-both of these are Berettas. When I bot my SBEII, three of my friends bot 26" and I bot 24". Everybody wishes they have 24". The overall length of the action makes a 24" barreled gun the same overall length as a most 3" chambered guns with a 26". I am toying with the idea of an M2 in 20 gauge and it will have 24". My SBEII is my all around gun, from sporting clays, turkeys, pheasants, etc. I would do it all over again the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdbrooks Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 That's a great point, Matty, for the new buyers to remember about barrel length-- add in the length of the action (receiver) from the back of the receiver ramp, up to the muzzle to make real comparisons between shootin' irons... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnywitt Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 A 28' barrel O/U is SHORTER than a 26" barrel M2 or a 24" barrel SBE II because of the length of the receivers on the autoloaders is so long. That being said go swing em all and find what YOU feel most comfortable with. It's like a woman, some like them with more equipment on top and some care about a better "lower". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10Gauge Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 i'm with mr. witt......try several lengths and even try an o/u for "swing"! since the thread starter didn't mention what game (ie. grouse, quail, rabbits, rats) just small game it is tough to advise what is the best for his or her hunting situation. Short barrels are great for turkey hunters and I like a 24" or 26" in the grouse woods where "swing" can be limited.....but when it comes to waterfowl, pheasants, chukar or quail I like a longer gun in 28" or 30"........for sporting clays I shoot 30" and 32" barrels! Too many people today fail to realize the advantage a longer barrel provides on moving "winged" game with respect to swing and follow thru......a 30" barrel swings much faster on a crossing bird than a 24" due to a little thing called momentum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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