FreeZey Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Are short barrels that much of a disadvantage? Does it depend on the target range? I shot clays so the traps vary. I'm thinking of getting a 28inch barrel gun and just wondered if I was making life harder for myself. But I find it's much more comfortable to shoot with than a 30inch, in fact a 26inch would be even better. Could the right choke help with this? I'm pretty new to shooting so any advice would be appreciated, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeker Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Apparently shorter barrels ""appear to need more lead"" but its more an optical perception. I use 32s and when I pick up a shorter gun its just looks different - its what you get used to. and find comfortable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmax55 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 shorter barrels let you pick up the target quicker than longer barrels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon123 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Shorter barrels have a quicker swing and longer have a slower swing :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 longer barrels mean mor ewieght and further forward long are better if you have long arms etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreeZey Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Thanks for the quick response, I feel better about going for a 28 inch barrel now and even considering a 26. I assumed the pattern would disperse more quickly so distant targets would be harder. When I said comfortable what I really mean is my arms are knackered after a long shooting session So if I can get away with a short barrel and lighter gun mores the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duncan Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 When I said comfortable what I really mean is my arms are knackered after a long shooting session A few weights sessions will do your arms and shoulders wonders - makes a big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 All the powder is burnt in the first 18 inches IIRC the rest is technique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenhunter Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I'm well over 6ft tall and have always preferred short barreled guns. They are definitely quicker on to a target but less good at longer ranges, due,IMO, to being more difficult to swing through. The best liked gun I've had over the years was an AYA 25 special, the best rough shooting gun I've used. Recently moved up to a 30" auto and, although its super-smooth to shoot, I find its not quite there as easily. It all comes down to what you get used to or shoot best with. Still adjusting to the long auto as one might guess especially when you realise a 30" auto is like a 34" O/U.Quite a change! GH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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