Zippy pretty much hit the nail on the head, as have some others.
For dynamic targets, i.e., those that are flying, I prefer longer barrels for the smoother swing dynamics they give me. For static targets, like deer from a stand, or sitting against a tree for turkey, a shorter barrel where the gun is shot like a rifle, can work as well as a longer barrel one.
I tried shooting with an 1100 with a 25" barrel. Because I was used to a 32" gun, I needed to add weight up front to mimic the swing dynamics and prevent the barrel from feeling "whippy"
Last edited by oneounceload; February 16, 2010 at 12:07 PM.
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