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there really that much of an advantage of the 3" over the 2 3/4" or the 28" over the 30"? I know the 28" swings easier because it's 2" shorter, and the 30" holds a tighter pattern for a slightly longer distance (all other things being the same).
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Never equate length of barrel with the pattern. The length of the barrel has absolutely nothing to do with the pattern - it's all in the choke. As to a 28" barrel swinging easier, not necessarily so. It will swing faster, but not smoother.
If you are shooting skeet or quail (need to get the gun up and pointed quickly), then a 26" barrel is what you need. If you are pass shooting waterfowl or shooting trap, then the 30" barrel with give you the smoother followthrough. Most people that need a general purpose barrel will compromise and choose a 28". Having interchangable chokes will allow you to use that barrel with the choke that suits your particular need.
As to the chamber size, you only need a 3" chamber for 2 things - waterfowl and turkeys.