barrel length
#1
barrel length
I got a call from a friend that was buying his brother a new Remington 870, he wanted to know if he should get the 28" or 30" barrel.
I figured that since it'll primarily be used for waterfowl and he won't be carrying it on long hikes he should go for the 30" and gain a few more fps.
Did I give him the right answer? How much difference will 2" make.
Thanks guys.
I figured that since it'll primarily be used for waterfowl and he won't be carrying it on long hikes he should go for the 30" and gain a few more fps.
Did I give him the right answer? How much difference will 2" make.
Thanks guys.
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: NW Ohio , 5 min from Ottawa National / Magee Marsh
Posts: 2,051
RE: barrel length
IMO the 30" will swing a little smouther . BUT if you lay out or hunt out a tight blind th 26" is the best .
I shoot a 26" 870 express supermag
I shoot a 26" 870 express supermag
#4
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RE: barrel length
I don't think the same rules for centerfire rifles are the same for shotguns. They use much faster powders and accelerate much faster than a centerfire rifle. Thats the reason for the very thick breech but thin barrel at the end. It may be true for slugs. But even those use very fast powders.