Paul49 Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Newbie to shotgun, about to buy a Stoeger M3000, but with no prior shotgun experience I don't know the pros and cons of various barrel lengths. My local range requires a minimum 24 inch barrel for their shotgun stations. Is there a good reason to go longer than 24 inches? Probably no single best answer, but would appreciate your advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amccallister Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 No reason to go longer. Unless you already have a longer gun, I'd say 24" is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 24" is my preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
co-exprs Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 24 for the win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyBlagga Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 24" is good. 26" gives a tad more sight radius, but not a huge issue. I would not go longer than 26". Probably depends on what you can get at the right price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullittmcqueen Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I think 24 is just about perfect, and that's what I use. Some are moving to 26 since it more closely matches the typical 12 round tubes that most people are using now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hceuterpe Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I think longer barrels matter more in clay sports like skeet and trap more so. It's the chokes that make the difference. On my VM, a 28" barrel is still shorter than a 12 round tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Bacus Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I think 24 is just about perfect, and that's what I use. Some are moving to 26 since it more closely matches the typical 12 round tubes that most people are using now. 26" barrels match up well with 10 round tubes, not 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric_Vmax Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Depends on which gun sometimes but I like the 24 inch length, it gets the job done but if weight is not a huge deal, than go with 26", but availability may be a deciding factor, so if there are a number of weeks different, go with whats in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 I've got a 24 inch on one shotgun and I like it. I'm considering getting a particular backup gun, but the only one I can find has a 28 inch barrel and I can't find any shorter barrels. I plan on at least a 10 round exetension. My queston, is it worth the $400 or $500 to get it shortened and re-choked at 24 inches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Not really, try it the way it comes and see if that works for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 (edited) Optimal is 23 and 5/32 of an inch, but do what you think is best Edited October 24, 2015 by kurtm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Ideally, the barrel would be flush or a little shorter than the mag extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Ideally, the barrel would be flush or a little shorter than the mag extension.Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebwake Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I run a 26 with a 12 round tube. The tube sticks out probably 5" or 6" past the barrel. I dont see a point in a short barrel when the tube is way out there. Even if you had a 28" you would be fine and the mag will still extend past the barrel. Sent from my SM-G860P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Ideally, the barrel would be flush or a little shorter than the mag extension.Why? aesthetics mainly, it also keeps the carbon off the mag extension. I run a 26 with a 12 round tube. The tube sticks out probably 5" or 6" past the barrel. I dont see a point in a short barrel when the tube is way out there. Even if you had a 28" you would be fine and the mag will still extend past the barrel. Sent from my SM-G860P using Tapatalk Thanks, that's what I wanted to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunCat Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I've got a 24 inch on one shotgun and I like it. I'm considering getting a particular backup gun, but the only one I can find has a 28 inch barrel and I can't find any shorter barrels. I plan on at least a 10 round exetension. My queston, is it worth the $400 or $500 to get it shortened and re-choked at 24 inches? Who, may I ask, gets $400 + for that kind of work? (my kid's college fund can use that type of pricing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I've got a 24 inch on one shotgun and I like it. I'm considering getting a particular backup gun, but the only one I can find has a 28 inch barrel and I can't find any shorter barrels. I plan on at least a 10 round exetension. My queston, is it worth the $400 or $500 to get it shortened and re-choked at 24 inches? Who, may I ask, gets $400 + for that kind of work? (my kid's college fund can use that type of pricing) It's an quote I got from Americhoke. That was for shortening the barrel, rethreading it for the screw in chokes and removing the rib. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaZeNuTZ33 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I have had a 26" Benelli M2, 24" Benelli M2, 26" Benelli SuperVinci, and a 26" Browning A5. I sold the SuperVinci because it only ate heavier ammo and I rarely used 3.5" shells anymore. I sold the 26" M2 because I paid to have the bolt lightened and then didn't like how the gun felt when shooting it. I now have the 24" M2 and the 26" A5. I'd argue that I shoot both of them pretty well. In all honesty, I wish I had swapped the NON-lightened bolt carrier from my 24" M2 to my 26" M2 and sold the 24". I prefer the feel of the 26" gun and I seemed a smidge faster with it. I managed to win several all shotgun stages with that 26" M2 and never felt held back by it. My 26" A5 seems to be serving me well right now too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 It's an quote I got from Americhoke. Just for the record, I have exercised supreme self control in not making a political joke about that, but man is it ripe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortesInFide Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I've been wondering this same thing, but my debate has been over a 21" Benelli M2 vs. a 24" Benelli M2. Sounds like 24" is the new 21"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 (edited) I like the tube to be longer then my barrel so when I dump the thing in barrels and the extended chokes and the front sight are not the things taking the impact. Powder residue on the tube and aesthetics be damned, I'm not marrying the thing and taking it the my high-school reunion as a trophy wife, I'm just banging it around, leaving it wet, dropping it like a used burger wrapper and smacking it against things. 24" for me. Edited November 6, 2015 by Vlad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I like the tube to be longer then my barrel so when I dump the thing in barrels and the extended chokes and the front sight are not the things taking the impact. Powder residue on the tube and aesthetics be damned, I'm not marrying the thing and taking it the my high-school reunion as a trophy wife, I'm just banging it around, leaving it wet, dropping it like a used burger wrapper and smacking it against things. 24" for me. For some reason want to go shower after that post.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchris4769 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Newbie to shotgun, about to buy a Stoeger M3000, but with no prior shotgun experience I don't know the pros and cons of various barrel lengths. My local range requires a minimum 24 inch barrel for their shotgun stations. Is there a good reason to go longer than 24 inches? Probably no single best answer, but would appreciate your advice.Here is a stoeger with 12 round tube and 28" barrel FYI Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobS761 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 It may be because I'm not very skilled, but after the beep, I can't tell the difference between 24" or 26" barrel. But getting the stock to fit correctly, that's huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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