xmarksmanx Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Looking at buying a new ou shotgun sporting 1 i have seen up for sale is a 32 inch. .new to this only been at it 2 months Been useing a 30 inch lanber . Whats your thoughts on the 32 inch barrels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonix Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 I've always shot 30" until recently. Bought a 32", and am loving it! Very steady and smooth on the swing. Of course its always personal preference. If you can, try shooting it first before parting with your hard earned just in case it isn't for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmarksmanx Posted March 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Not shot the gun but it came up nice and was smooth on the swing its a caesar gurini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 If you like it and it fits buy it. If after you think it's a bit long you can fit flush chokes if not fitted to loose best part of an inch and add extended chokes to a 30" if you want a bit more length. I shoot lots of clays and like the 32" barrels but if I wanted a change of gun and I liked one with 30" barrels I'd buy it and use long chokes. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonix Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Funnily enough my 32" gun is also a guerini! Lovely guns! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon123 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Never shot a 32", but handled a beautiful beretta 682 gold e (with extended chokes fitted) over the weekend, and OMG i instantly fell in love with. tbh did'nt feel long what so ever, and swung beautifully and very well balanced. shame that he wanted £2300 for it but go with what ever you feel comfortable with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteri Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 I've just switched from 30" to 32" (Browning to Blaser) - and absolutely love it, I also tried a couple of Guerinis that were 32 and they were great too. I find them much smoother to swing and easier to get the sight picture earlier - everyone will be different, but I'd say try them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloydi73 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 I was shooting a Beretta 682 Golden E (Still am actually) which is 30" and have to agree with Simon, it's an amazing gun. However, I have now just brought the new Beretta 692 with 32" barrells and this also handles like a dream. I'm not persoanally struggling with the difference and shoot both just aswell, so for me there is no difference. But like the guys above say, if you can try before you buy and see what suits and fits most comfortably, then do that. I shot the new DT11 32" and didn't like it all, I personally (not speakign for anybopdy else or giving opinion), think it's more about gun fit and feel than length of the barrells for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 much prefer 28 inch in the hide, but that's just me,, depends what your using it for atb Evo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon123 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 much prefer 28 inch in the hide, but that's just me,, depends what your using it for atb Evo 28" is my preferred length, as most of my shooting is rough or from a hide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berettadevon Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 i have a Beretta Ultralight which has 28" barrels. Use it for type of shooting i do whether it is clays, pigeon, crows, pheasants!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 I have a 30" sporter and a 32" trap haven't tried it at sporting might at the weekend but it does the business at trap, better balanced than the sporter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli383 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 I got told the 30 is a little more easier to sell than the 32 so I went for that but if you really like the 32 then go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontbeck Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 My 32 inch Perrazzi is such a well balanced gun and a joy to shoot. Go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITCHF Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Switched to 32 last year, wouldn't go back. Guerini is my chosen flavour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 I got told the 30 is a little more easier to sell than the 32 so I went for that but if you really like the 32 then go for it. Was that by someone selling a 30"? Longer barrels are "in vogue" 32"/33"/34"! not just clay guns but game too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 I had a Browning Ultra xs 30" which even if I say so, shot rather well with, (by my standards)I decided to upgrade for no other reason than I could and needed to treat myself after a bad couple of yearsBought an Ultra xs Prestige 32", I shot ok with it, lovely gun, but not to the standards I used to shoot my old gun to 12 months later I found for sale completely by chance my original gunI now own my original Ultra xs 30" once again and parted with the prestige.The lesson here is, keep what your happy with, dont change for changes sake! If you're upgrading to something better then fair enoughI was £450 out of pocket but happier with my new/old gun, just picking it back up again felt right.I went from 30" to 32" and now back to 30"..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli383 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Was that by someone selling a 30"? Longer barrels are "in vogue" 32"/33"/34"! not just clay guns but game too! No my clay tutor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Without being funny if you have to ask it is unlikely to make any difference to your shooting. The vast majority of us are actually commonly using the wrong gun for our application, but we tend to get by fine, it isn't until you really start to move up the ladder you get picky and particular and precious about your gun, in an attempt to get that small extra % more from it. If it fits and feels comfortable to you give it a go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westward Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 I got told the 30 is a little more easier to sell than the 32 May have been true 10 years ago but these days it really it depends on the gun and the chosen purpose. With the modern Italian & German O/Us intended for sporting and FITASC, 32s would be easier to sell; possibly true also for a Miroku MK38 or B725, but the traditional Brownings are pretty heavy up front in 30" never mind 32s. Most of the newer generation of sporting clays O/U have lighter barrels than earlier models and a growing number of people prefer the feel of a quick handling, agile and responsive gun with smooth moving 32" barrels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmarksmanx Posted March 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Thanks guys for your input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R33SY Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 I would say if you have only been at it a couple of months 30" would be ideal for you It's probably what the majority of shooters start of with Then move up to 32" or longer later on A 32" gun does handle differently to a 30" I shot with 30" barrels for about 25 years and would be quite happy to still Regards R33SY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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