I recently acquired a Benelli Supernova action (sans barrel and stock), and I'm thinking about making a dedicated coyote rig with it (already have 5 other Supernovas). This will be a "back up" while calling over a rifle, as well as a primary when calling at night.

At any rate, I picked up the action for $40 and ordered a Benelli Steady-Grip stock for $180, then added a B-Square Saddle Mount and a TruGlo open red dot sight.

But now I'm stuck on the barrel. I can't decide what barrel length to get? Carlson's has an 18.5" with a front sight, a 24" vent rib barrel, and a 28" vent rib barrel. Benelli Also offers a variety of barrels, for double the price of the Carlson's tubes.

I like the fast handling, lightweight short barrel for a dog that snuck up behind me downwind, but then again, the patterns on a short barrel are pretty extreme, so it'd be lacking on a dog at night when I'm reaching out 60-70yrds.

In general, I run 00buckshot for coyotes, but occasionally bump down to some T shot (like the Winchester Coyote loads) and I'd like to try out some of the Hevi-shot Dead Coyote loads (complete with Carlson's Dead Coyote Choke).

So pros and cons for either? Any good advice on a "proper" barrel length is appreciated!