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i was just wondering what everyones opinion was on barrel length? or do you think it even matters?

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I really don't think it matters - I personally like the short barrel - I have a 21 barrel on my Rem 870 - Makes it easier to get into some hard to get spots - avoid limbs etc. I think the pattern of a gun depends largely on the choke you use. A duck hunder can shot a short barrel with the right choke.

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The longer the barrel, the faster the shot will come out.

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My Rem1100 is a 31 inc and loves those feds turkey mag's shells in 2 3/4 inc #5 copper plated turkey asperins <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

but the other guys are right it all depends on what your guns patterns well and thats the best thing to go with.

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Now I'm only joking when I say this, but for some reason those short canadian fella's love those very long 30&quot;+ barrels for some dang reason!!! Must make them feel taller I guess!! HeeHeeHee!!!

They have mentioned in numerous hunting magazines that the modern shotshell powder that's in these turkey loads today, will burn up completely in about 18-20&quot; of barrel length!! Anything longer will act like a break on the wad, in fact slowing it down due to friction loss. While this loss isn't that great, the main reason for using a shorter barrel on your turkey gun is the much easier ability to get around and under brush and tree limbs while walking through the woods. A longer barrel is desirable while duck/goose hunting because of the longer sighting plane and for swinging with the target. A turkey gun is used mainly to shoot at a stationary bird, so you don't really need a long barrel, unless you like to flush them and then try to bust them while there in flight!! So I would suggest a 21-24&quot; barrel length as being almost perfect!!

Now, I always kid BOSSTOM with his 44&quot; turkey barrel, I always mention to him to place a Bayonet on the end of his gun and then he can just jab the birds when they get in close!! HeeHeeHee!!!!<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

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I used to use a 30 inch barrel on my old remington 1100 worked great but man it would get hung up all the time on brush (I use a sling). I got a new 24&quot; barrel for it from hastings & have been very happy with that length. I think anywhere from 21-26 is fine.

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I have a 28&quot; barrel and the gun patterns good out to 35 yards so I can live with that . Say Maytom I didn't know that about those Canadian fellows . Its just amazing what a wealth of knowledge is available on this Forum.<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

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Maytom your always pickin on me !,
I was at the Smiths yesterday having the old Turkey gun tuned up with one of the best chokes in the world and he did tell me the longer barrel is not really needed. The problem is if he cuts off some he say he's not sure what effect it will have on the pattern now. What do you think ,, Cut it or leave it? I'm going with you guys on this , and if it don't work I'm blaming you guys EH <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>...BT

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BT, I didn't catch what kind of gun it is or what length you have now. If it's a valuable gun, I'd say buy another barrel and have it shortened. If not, shorten the barrel you have. If somewhere in between, just buy a new gun with a short barrel already on it.

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Bosstom what kind of choke tube did you have installed in your gun?

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Guy's, I have an 870 with a Hastings 30&quot; Wadlock Barrel and the Hastings .665 turkey ext. choke, it is a Custom painted Gun. The gun shoots fine but I seem to be tring to out do it. As I was in to see this fellow that builds Custom Guns and Chokes , I had a 100 different questions for him, one was cutting down the barrel, that maytom bugs me about. To get another barrel I would never match the paint pattern. I would post a photo of it but the canadian Company that owns an online photo web wont let me pay in Canadian funds so I am not a member <img src=icon_smile_dissapprove.gif border=0 align=middle>...BT

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I like a shorter barrel for getting around easier and swinging better. Some folks might opt for a longer barrel if you're shooting beads, but barrel length becomes moot when using a scope like I do.

PBB

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Edited by - BOSSTOM on 01/15/2002 22:08:30

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Good Pic BT she sure looks good and shoots great eh <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

nic pic by Phil the gofer <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> is that him peaking his head out from the hole! hhehehehe

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OK BT, here's the pic's!!






Edited by - maytom on 01/15/2002 22:08:38

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i like a 24&quot; barrel. i love to feel the power and the kick of the gun.

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My Rem. used to have a 30in barrel.About 20yrs ago I sent it to Marc Bansner and had it cut down to 21in.It works great for me.

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Jim , I'm not sure I've asked you this but , Did see you a difference in the pattern , before and after ?

Sorry about the photo's I just can't win with pic's....BT

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I don't think that a long barrel makes that much difference. I like to use a short barrel, It's alot more easy for me to carry on long hikes. I think choke is mroe important than barrel lengh.
Bman

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I've shot the same barrel out of my particular gun I'm using now for about the last 15 years with good results!31inch!I reload my own shells and the powder I use to charge my load is extremely slow burning.To get maximum performance i like the longer barrel for cleaner more efficient burning loads.This gives me the capability to max out a particular loads fps.But I usually back the charge off a bit as this will tighten up the pattern substantially.BT I was wondering by shortening up the barrel has it increased your recoil at all??<img src=icon_smile_question.gif border=0 align=middle>:)

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Adrian,The pattern didn't change a whole lot after I got it cut down.I f anything it's a little better.One downfall to a short barrel is if ya don't bury your cheek into the stock you'll have a tendency to shoot high.Alot of guys solve that problem with a scope or rifle sights.Get it done.You'll love it.

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i have a 28 inch barrel on my beretta with a 1.5 inch maddmax choke, it brings it to 29.5 inches. i like looking down that long barrel
while i'm waiting for that tom to appear. it may just be the gun, i don't know for sure. but it just feels right when i have it up on my shoulder and cheek. the gun balances very well with that longer barrel. oh but getting back to your question bosstom, no i would'nt cut it down. mama always said &quot;if it ain't broke don't fix it. besides if you are as confident with it as i am with mine, why risk
messing up your turkey gun.

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I prefer the stock barrel on my Moss 835 over my 870 barrel, for turkey and waterfowl hunting. I'm not sure how long it is, but, it's not short.
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Dnag, BT!! Maytom's right. With a bayonette on that thing, you could have him field dressed by the time he hit the ground!

Nice looking rig, though. I just had a polychoke cut off an extra barrel down to 21 inches for my Ithica. I like it better short.

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Barefoot, see, I told you!! I think that barrel length is longer than he is tall!! <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

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<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> Paul your toooo Much man !...BT

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bosstom, nice looking gun. it's just little longer than my beretta. would'nt trade it for anything! may you knockem flat this spring.

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PUUURRRTY BT!!!<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle>

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