2024年11月28日 · Learn how 26 and 28 inch barrels compare in terms of performance, handling, and hunting applications to make an informed decision. When it comes to choosing the right shotgun barrel length, many hunters and shooters are faced with a common dilemma: to go with a 26-inch barrel or a 28-inch barrel.

2008年7月1日 · For a clays gun I believe the 28" would suit you a little better than the 26" (especially for trap and sporting clays). For a field gun I think that the 28" is more versatile than the 26". Not that the 26" isn't going to work, I just feel that the 28" makes for a better sighting plane for those farther shots.

2009年11月29日 · 26" are great for point shooting and carrying through the brush. 28" will help swing through the target better. Depending on the brand you choose, most will have screw in chokes so pattern can be whatever you want. My gun has 24" barrels, the feature I bought it for. I hike up to eight miles in a day of pheasant hunting on the high plains.

2006年7月21日 · There is only 7 fps per inch for barrel length so the difference between the 26 and 28 is that the 28 will shoot about 14 fps faster at the muzzle. Big Deal. If you are of small stature then go 26 or if you are taller than average then the 28.

2019年6月14日 · Shooters with a standard length of pull will likely find that a 30-inch gun is optimal, while reduced-length stocks may balance best with a 28-inch barrel. For most field applications guns with a 26 or 28-inch barrel work well because they offer improved maneuverability and less weight yet they provide a neutral balance point that allows you to ...

2011年4月5日 · I have an SBE II with a 28" barrel because it is planes out for me way better than the 26". On the other hand, I have a Browning 3.5 Gold that has a 26" barrel, and it planes out better than the 28". You just need to shoulder them and see how they feel. The gain/loss from either a 26" or a 28" is negligible in my opinion, it comes down to what ...

2017年2月9日 · I prefer 26" barrels on my autoloading/pump waterfowl guns, although one (Browning Gold) has a 28" barrel and the barrel length on the A300 is just a hair under 27". :huh:

2004年9月7日 · I was thinking 26" better for upland grouse---but it just did not do the job for me on waterfowl, so I sold it and bought another in 28". Many trap shooters use 32" barrels, the reason being a longer sight plane and follow through as I recall at the longer ranges.

In theory if you build a 26" wheel and a 28" wheel with the same rim and spoke type/count, the 26" wheel will be stronger. But there are plenty of people touring with 28" wheels. The most important thing is to get a frame that fits you and has a comfortable geometry.

2005年11月1日 · For a semiauto to use for ducks over decoys and an occasional quail hunt, 26" is what I would buy. I use an 870 Express 26" for ducks and a Super X-1 26" for 5-stand and have never felt a need for more barrel length. The receiver length of an auto adds about 3-4 inches compared to a break-action gun.