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Old 02-21-2007 | 08:50 PM
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elkbane
 
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Default Newbie Gun Question

Hey, I am looking to get into both turkey hunting and waterfowl hunting this year. I done plenty of big game hunting, but have never bird hunted before so I don't have a shotgun yet. From the research I have done, It looks like most people prefer longer barrels in the neighborhood of 28" for waterfowl and barrels closer to 23" for hunting turkey in the woods. Would a gun with a 26" barrel be a good all-around size for both sports? I would much prefer buying only one do-it-all gun than having to buy two specialty guns for different sports. Of course, if a 26" is both too long for turkey hunting and too short for waterfowl, I wouldn't want to waste money on a gun that's not effective for either sport. I am new to this so any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
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