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Offline carbineman

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28 ga. barrel.....22" or 26"?
« on: August 04, 2007, 12:28:08 PM »
I will soon be sending in for a 28 ga. barrel and was wondering the difference in performance in the 22" vs. the 26" barrel as they are both modified choke. This will be primarily for my wife to shoot. Some clay targets,  Homeland Security, and some vermin and game are her uses.
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Re: 28 ga. barrel.....22" or 26"?
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2007, 01:44:06 PM »
I personally think that longer barrels on shotguns are more user friendly. The balance is better and they're easier to point and swing. If you're shortening the stock for her then the 22" would be ok, but I'd still lean towards the 26"...

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Re: 28 ga. barrel.....22" or 26"?
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2007, 08:07:52 AM »
Why not get both and sell the one she doesn't like in the classifieds?
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Re: 28 ga. barrel.....22" or 26"?
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2007, 01:24:39 PM »
Markus, A good idea for sure. I'll have to see if the coins are right to pull off this monetary feat. So far I can justify paying for one barrel.
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Re: 28 ga. barrel.....22" or 26"?
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2007, 03:39:12 PM »
If you can only afford one, I think I'd go with the longer barrel, it's just easier to shoot. Performance wise, there's probably no difference. With modern shotgun shells all of the powder will be burned within 22".

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Re: 28 ga. barrel.....22" or 26"?
« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2007, 06:35:36 PM »
I have the 26" and like it very well.
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Re: 28 ga. barrel.....22" or 26"?
« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2007, 01:01:19 PM »
I also have the 26" and just love the gun just wish the shells were cheaper.
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Re: 28 ga. barrel.....22" or 26"?
« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2007, 11:11:52 PM »
Get both , let your wife keep the one she likes . Then sell me the other ! I have one .28 ga. it's a 22inch also have a side x side .28 ga.
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