kody Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Anyone shoot with a sxs 26in h barrels with good effect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kody Posted June 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Thinking I might need a longer weapon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arley Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Shoot a AYA no 2 12 bore with 26 in barrels and a 20 bore Parker Hale with 27in barrels and do ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Nothing wrong with 26" in most circumstances, but not considered ideal for the longest shots for reasons mainly (I think) of being harder to maintain a steady swing. For where you want a light fast gun and are happy to use suitable loads in the light to mid levels (i.e. 21 to 30g), 26" is fine. My only real objection is that they tend to be noisier! I have 27, 28, and 30" and prefer 28". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 hello, i have a S/S sidlock 26inch and agree with john on 21 to 30s g although i am selling as prefere my O/U but that is only 28, shorter barrels were much used back in the 1970/80s like the AYA 25, now off course trends change so a lot shooters use 30/32 and heavier loads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 I have a Churchill Style 25" barrelled SxS, it takes pheasants out of the sky very nicely with an ounce of No6 from George at Proper Cartridges! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) I have a Churchill Style 25" barrelled SxS, it takes pheasants out of the sky very nicely with an ounce of No6 from George at Proper Cartridges! hello, yes those that had the 25s back in the 1970/80s used eley impax 1 oz, the one i am selling is a 26inch with churchill style rib, side lock edjector, just cannot get on with S/S anymore with my eye sight, Edited June 7, 2017 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovercoupe Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 I shoot best with my 26" sxs. I have shot semi, pump, ou, single and its just right for me being lighter and giving me a faster swing which is what i need. It wont be right for everyone but if it works...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Mine could long enough to reach target and I'd still miss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 If you can shoot and if you can shoot without worrying about barrel length, choke LOP, DAC, chamber length etc the birds will fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Some real bargains to be had in 26" guns because of the current silly trend towards artillery pieces to shoot at game ! Makes no difference,if you can shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Some real bargains to be had in 26" guns because of the current silly trend towards artillery pieces to shoot at game ! Makes no difference,if you can shoot. Good point, SxS's have been devalued due to this trend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 go for the shorter length. nout wrong with them, afterall, its the shot that hits the target not the barrel. often with these guns the trend is to use traditional game loads. modern traditional game loads are uncomfortable to shoot in a light sxs. even 36g subs are a pleasure to shoot in a nice light short gun. and still hits like a freight train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 go for the shorter length. nout wrong with them, afterall, its the shot that hits the target not the barrel. often with these guns the trend is to use traditional game loads. modern traditional fashionable game loads are uncomfortable to shoot in a light sxs. even 36g subs are a pleasure to shoot in a nice light short gun. and still hits like a freight train. Sorted. Know what you meant though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 I have a sidelock SxS 26" with churchil rib and I can miss just as easily with it than my 28" or 30" guns. I don't find much difference to be honest but it may depend on your style. I am a "mount swing shoot" kind of Churchill method bloke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Its all in the mind .25 years ago you could not sell a long barreled game gun to an American and most people considered any 30" game gun as old fashioned . The current trend for longer barrels is just that . A mate of mine has shot grouse , pheasant, doves and geese very successfully with his 26" side by side with 2&3/4" chambers . I asked him once what it was choked , he replied that he didn't know and didn't care. He bought the gun because he liked it and just took it out and shot it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Its all in the mind .25 years ago you could not sell a long barreled game gun to an American and most people considered any 30" game gun as old fashioned . The current trend for longer barrels is just that . A mate of mine has shot grouse , pheasant, doves and geese very successfully with his 26" side by side with 2&3/4" chambers . I asked him once what it was choked , he replied that he didn't know and didn't care. He bought the gun because he liked it and just took it out and shot it . Exactly, shooting and specifically guns like all things in life go through phases were the latest fad becomes desirable. Adj combs, hi ribs, tapered ribs, multi choke now specifically extended chokes the list seems endless. For me I am like your friend, if gun feels right I just shoot the thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 It surprises me how many people are prepared to lug around heavy ,long barrelled o/u guns when rough shooting or on smaller days .Can`t be pleasant ! As a caveat ,I do own such things but don`t find them handy for game shooting........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Some real bargains to be had in 26" guns because of the current silly trend towards artillery pieces to shoot at game ! Makes no difference,if you can shoot. Yep. Factor in non ejector and 2 triggers (and possibly 2.5" chambers) and you've cracked it. The only problem is to watch for excessively open chokes as many were spoiled when back along this was also de rigueur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 It surprises me how many people are prepared to lug around heavy ,long barrelled o/u guns when rough shooting or on smaller days .Can`t be pleasant ! As a caveat ,I do own such things but don`t find them handy for game shooting........ I've walked miles for grouse with a 30" Beretta at 8 1/2 lbs. Looking back, I must have been mad! Now use an AyA No 1 28", and save about 2 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) Too much weight defeats the point of a SxS game gun. Fast handling and nice and light to carry. Anywhere from 25 to 28" depending on how light the barrels is good for me. Edited June 7, 2017 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wb123 Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 I think my favourite gun in the cabinet has 25 inch barrels. It is an absolute joy to shoot, Id love another with more open chokes for skeet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kody Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Thankyou all I have the chance of a sxs 20 bore with 26 inch barrels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Thankyou all I have the chance of a sxs 20 bore with 26 inch barrels Take it, will be an absolute joy I have a 25,26 and 27 and never feel disadvantaged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) Its all in the mind .25 years ago you could not sell a long barreled game gun to an American and most people considered any 30" game gun as old fashioned . The current trend for longer barrels is just that . A mate of mine has shot grouse , pheasant, doves and geese very successfully with his 26" side by side with 2&3/4" chambers . I asked him once what it was choked , he replied that he didn't know and didn't care. He bought the gun because he liked it and just took it out and shot it . I like the above, I have XXV,s in boxlock and sidelock. A sidelock in 26 all 12's and an o/u in 20. All in all it is personal preference. It don't make any difference whatsoever to me. I'll shoot anything because I just see the target. It is just as easy to mis with anything. I just prefer the shorter barrels and if you put the lead on the target then it will work. Edited June 7, 2017 by fortune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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