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11-25-2007 | 10:44 PM

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maytom

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RE: Shotgun Barrels -Does Length Matter

You have to remember, all those F.P.S.(feet per second) claims pertaining to shotgun shellvelocities are all based on a 30" barrel length.
So by going to a very short 21" barrel, your not getting the "advertized velocity claims"!!

It all depends on what your using your shotgun for? For Duck, Geese, and any other "Wing" shooting, you want a longer barrel length for easeof swing like mentioned above, but also a better sight picture with that longer barrel as well. So by using a 28" or 30" barrel length for this type of hunting, itwill also shoot much faster than a shorter tube!!

Yes, a shorter barrel in the turkey woods is easier to maneuver around with, but I really feel that a 24"-26" barrel is a great compromise for speed and maneuverability!!

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