Is 28 or 26 Barrel better?

Is 28 or 26 Barrel better?

26 or 28. You lose very little range and power with a 26 inch barrel. The only advantage that a longer barrel has it that is is easier to swing.

Is a 26 or 28 Barrel better for duck hunting?

If you’re a small-statured shooter with a short length of pull, then you’ll probably find your firearm balances better with a 26-inch barrel. If you have long arms and a correspondingly long length of pull, then a 30-inch barrel will work best. The odds-on favorite for 12-gauge shooters is a 28-inch barrel.

Is a 26 barrel good for dove hunting?

Either 26 or 28 will be plenty for a semi/pump. I have run a 28″ auto 12ga (Benelli Legacy) for over 10 years now, its sole purpose is to kill dove. I prefer a 28″ gun for the field, both upland and waterfowl, but I wouldn’t hesitate to carry a 26″ gun either, especially in an auto. My sporting O/U’s are 32″.

Can you hunt with a 18.5 inch barrel?

Believe me, Spend a few bucks and get that 18.5in bbl tapped for chokes and it will suffice for small game hunting. It might not be ideal for velocity but for small game it’ll do the job. With a rifled choke it will do in a pinch for deer out to 50-75 yards.

Is an 18 inch shotgun barrel legal?

In order to be legal a shotgun must be at least 26 inches long and the barrel must be at least 18 inches long according to the Federal Firearms Act. So long as the barrel is 18 inches long it doesn’t matter if it was cut to length at the factory or after you bought it.

Is a 20 barrel good for hunting?

A 20″ barrel is good for hunting in the brush and knocking off some of the weight. It is bad for open sights (not an issue here) and accuracy + velocity at longer yardages. On most typical deer and pig hunting, I think it is a very good combination.

Why is a shorter barrel better for turkey hunting?

While a shotshell fired from a barrel of more than 16 but less than 20 inches will exhibit a slight reduction in velocity and energy, it will retain enough energy to kill a turkey at 50 yards or less. (Ranges longer than that get dicey for any shotgun.)

Is a 12 or 20 gauge better for turkey hunting?

It’s a decision I’ve not regretted. There are several advantages to hunting turkeys with a 20 gauge versus a 12. First of all, most 20 gauges are a pound or two lighter than 12s, and as a result offer faster handling. Twenty-gauge shotguns are also more compact than 12s and usually have shorter barrels.

What is the best barrel length for turkey hunting?

between 21 – 24 inches

Can you turkey hunt with a 28 inch barrel?

My turkey guns are used for wingshooting as well, so 26″ on repeaters and 28″ on stackbarrels, so they balance and swing like they are supposed to. But even on a dedicated turkey gun, I would not go shorter than 26″. Shorter barrels are definitely louder to the user than longer barrels.

Is a 28 inch barrel too long for Turkey?

While a 26” barrel is lighter and more maneuverable, a 28” barrel is going to be more accurate for long-range shots and should be regarded as perhaps the best all-around barrel length.

What kind of choke is best for deer hunting?

Improved Cylinder – The ideal range for improved cylinder choke tubes is 20 to 30 yards. Modified – Sitting at the middle of the pack, modified choke tubes are a good general choke size to use when not sure whether shots will be close or far. Their ideal pattern is found at 30 to 40 yards.

Does a longer barrel hold a tighter pattern?

The length of the barrel has nothing to do with the pattern; the pattern is specifically determined by choke and the load used.

What shotgun holds the tightest pattern?

What shotgun holds the tightest pattern? It is a Marlin Goose Gun, also sometimes called a “Long Tom”. It has a 36 inch barrel. Marlin marketed these to goose hunters with the understanding that they would “reach way up” and knock down the geese, as it would hold a tight pattern WAY out there.

Why do shotguns have such long barrels?

A long barrel puts weight toward the muzzle, making it easier to maintain swing and follow through when targeting fast flying birds at longer ranges. Short barrels are handy in brush, quick to maneuver and quick to point.

Does shot size effect pattern?

That said, in general, shot size will not alter the size of the pattern. That is generally controlled by choke. It may have a slight effect on effective pattern size (2″ is a bit extreme), but not enough to effect the shot one way or another.

Does shot size effect recoil?

There is some correlation between the amount of shot and recoil. A 1-ounce shell will generally shoot lighter than a 1⅛ ounce shell. If you are recoil-sensitive, start with a 1-ounce, 12-gauge shell or move down to a 20-gauge or 28-gauge shotgun.

What is the best shot size for ducks?

SPECIES	IDEAL RANGE	SHOT SIZE
Small Ducks	15-40 yds	4, 5, 6
Large Ducks	10-40 yds	BB,1, 2, 3
Geese	10-45 yds	T, BBB, BB

How big is a 12-gauge spread?

Shot Spread: While not exact, a full-choke shotgun, regardless of gauge, will spread approximately 1 inch per yard with round, lead shot. An improved cylinder choke will spread about 1.75 inches per yard.