mrmints Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 New to this, so please forgive me a potentially stupid question. I can get a good deal on a 26" thats available now (with a rare opportunity to use it next weekend) or wait an unspecified time for a 28" barrel at the same price. what difference does 2" make?! i plan to shoot rabbits, pigeons and clays...maybe the odd wildfowl... presumably if i needed to i could buy a longer barrel anyway? thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrapFiller Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Not much difference, it's all down to what your comfortable with. On the barrels front depend on the make and model of the gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00buck Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 I use a 28 in a o/u and a 24 in a semi auto its ok pigeon and rabbit shooting but may be a bit short for wildfowling at long range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 I use a 28 in a o/u and a 24 in a semi auto its ok pigeon and rabbit shooting but may be a bit short for wildfowling at long range I don't really think a shorter barrel would make a gun less suitable for lange range wildfowl. If you can shoot well with it, that's all that matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Mr Mints Barrel length is subjective, the long barrels help with an even swing, but a shorter gun is good in a hide. I've had 24" up to 34" and each had a role that it was suited to. More importantly what choke will be in the gun you've mentioned? If it's a multi-choke then it may well be the answer to all your questions. Good luck T.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 You may find (and I certainly find) that a shorter barrel is more prone to allowing one to 'stop the swing'. Although there is only a small difference, its right at the extreme end, where a little extra weight makes most difference. If you are prone to 'stopping the swing' and many of us are, longer barrels make the stopping that little bit harder. On the other hand, for quick snap shooting, shorter barrels are quicker. I prefer 28" or 30", but you might prefer 26". I would not finalise on one before you have tried both, preferably back to back to see which suits you best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sx3 clay breaker Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 I find a short barrel two whippy for me on the semi autos a 28 in barrel is the same as a 30 in barrel because of the lenth of the receiver but they seem to suit me my old miroku had 30 in barrels and that shot like a dream not too overkeen on 32 in either so 28-30 suits me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 On a semi and pump i all ways prefer 26 inch. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmints Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Thanks for all the responses guys. The gun in question is a hatsan escort, which I believe comes with a five choke interchangeable system, so it can be what ever I want it to be. Does a multi choke remove the concern of having too short or too long a barrel? Chris Mr Mints Barrel length is subjective, the long barrels help with an even swing, but a shorter gun is good in a hide. I've had 24" up to 34" and each had a role that it was suited to. More importantly what choke will be in the gun you've mentioned? If it's a multi-choke then it may well be the answer to all your questions. Good luck T.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 If you buy it just stick half choke in it you will be fine. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvEr_KiLL Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 (edited) If you buy it just stick half choke in it you will be fine. Chris +1 thats what im using on the clays at the moment! i use a 30'', which is basically the same as my 32'' beretta and just fits in my infac 3 gun full size cabinet, as said above a shorter barrel will swing faster and might be a tad bit lighter, hardly anything in a semi i would of thought, so its preference really Edited April 4, 2013 by OvEr_KiLL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Does a multi choke remove the concern of having too short or too long a barrel? Chris The multichoke has nothing to do with the barrel length its the constriction at the muzzle of the barrel. the length of barrel will affect the handling of the gun so you really need to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvEr_KiLL Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 The multichoke has nothing to do with the barrel length its the constriction at the muzzle of the barrel. the length of barrel will affect the handling of the gun so you really need to try it. extended chokes stick out, increasing barrel length ?!?!?! :lol: :lol: only messing hdva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 I use a 32" barrelled ou clay gun and a 26" SX3 with a extended half choke and the difference in overall length is less than an inch. There is nothing I can't hit with the semi that the ou can. Get the 26" you can buy barrel extensions or even longer chokes, if you find it a bit whippy just get a weighted mag cap. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 extended chokes stick out, increasing barrel length ?!?!?! :lol: :lol: only messing hdva No worries over_Lilk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmints Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Really appreciate all the advice offered guys. I've got some thinking to do, but I'm guessing that as a beginner at this type of shooting (air rifles until the single shot) I probably wouldn't notice that much difference between the two. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 (edited) R eally appreciate all the advice offered guys. I've got some thinking to do, but I'm guessing that as a beginner at this type of shooting (air rifles until the single shot) I probably wouldn't notice that much difference between the two. Chris What type of shooting. Best advice is don't buy a gun until you have had some lessons with a decent instructor and learnt how to shoot, shotgunning is totally different to rifle (air or powder). Try out a few guns once you have got to grips with the mount and swing then start looking to buy a gun of your own. I would not recommend a semi as a first gun for anyone. A well fitting over under is a much better idea. Edited April 5, 2013 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvEr_KiLL Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 HDVA why wouldnt you recommend a semi as a first gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Mainly due to the faff, more difficult to make safe, show as safe. My opinion I know many will disagree with, I suppose the real question is why a semi...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 (edited) Looks like there are two of us at least who stand to gain from input on this. Hope you don't mind another first timer joining in - I can stand back if there are any objections. I am also considering the same gun with the same barrel length query. HDAV, Could I "answer" that last question with a reply that I'd want a rapid opportunity of follow up shots without too much movement at the brief window of opportunity afforded by a crow/rook affray sort of thing? You know when a bunch of them turn up and go daft for a few seconds? Edited April 5, 2013 by Dave-G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 I use a 32" barrelled ou clay gun and a 26" SX3 with a extended half choke and the difference in overall length is less than an inch. There is nothing I can't hit with the semi that the ou can. Get the 26" you can buy barrel extensions or even longer chokes, if you find it a bit whippy just get a weighted mag cap. Figgy That's a bold statement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fse10 Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Hi chap's I have a 28in hatsan escort which was my first shotgun & have to take it apart to fit in my cabinet it is nice to swing & shoot but I must say I would like a 24 or 26in barrel to go with the 28in to make it a great hide gun as it does feel & look a tad long. As for it not being a good first gun I must say I can't fault it & it is a pice of cake to filed strip a lot of people say. Is hard to get the handle out of the bolt but I've had no such problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 That's a bold statement! :lol: wife would say different. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvEr_KiLL Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 (edited) Hi chap's I have a 28in hatsan escort which was my first shotgun & have to take it apart to fit in my cabinet it is nice to swing & shoot but I must say I would like a 24 or 26in barrel to go with the 28in to make it a great hide gun as it does feel & look a tad long. As for it not being a good first gun I must say I can't fault it & it is a pice of cake to filed strip a lot of people say. Is hard to get the handle out of the bolt but I've had no such problems. why wont it fit in the cabinet?i have a standard 3 gun and my 30'' escort fits fine, its about the same length as my beretta 32''!!!!!! Edited April 6, 2013 by OvEr_KiLL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 Perhaps he has a smaller cabinet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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