26" vs. 28" BBL
- Thread starter savagefan
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- Medicine Hat, AB
Modern powders have eliminated any velocity gain you would see from a longer barrel. The only reason for a longer barrel now is how it feels. The extra inches may make the gun point better or feel better balanced.
Ive had the following barrels.....30, 28, and still have the 26 inch.
I prefer the balance and weight difference with the 26" barrel the best.
Although i find it a little harder to shoot trap with since i have to move a bit more, but hey i was a pretty crappy trap shooter from the start.
Not really sure if this is something weird that happens with me but i find the gun seems to shoot a little higher now that i have the shorter one on.
Cant comment on ballistics but im definatly happy. PM if you have anything else to ask.
IanC
I prefer the balance and weight difference with the 26" barrel the best.
Although i find it a little harder to shoot trap with since i have to move a bit more, but hey i was a pretty crappy trap shooter from the start.
Not really sure if this is something weird that happens with me but i find the gun seems to shoot a little higher now that i have the shorter one on.
Cant comment on ballistics but im definatly happy. PM if you have anything else to ask.
IanC
Depends on your shooting style/ability. Some guys prefer a longer barrel to help smooth out their swing. And depends on the game you shoot - a 30" barrel on a pump would be damned awkward for shooting snipe or ruffies, but an advantage for pass shooting ducks and geese.
Thanx for the answers guys, went with a 28" 870 today it just felt nice, $30 rebate too. Gotta put in a plug for the Canadian tire on Southland, great people at the gun counter and man do they have inventory. And I got CT bucks.
