What barrel length should you be using? - Go Shooting Shotgun Coaching Videos - Series 2 #4

[@spreadeagled5654]

I’m a short fella, standing at 5’-5,” so I prefer the 28” barrel based on my short stature. I can swing and handle the shotgun much better and more comfortably.

[@davidnewland2762]

I picked up a 32 today and I am 5,4 shot 28 and 30 but moved them to fast .. I do have quite strong upper body strength and the 694 felt balanced at 32. Only issue is being a short arse looks like I have borrowed my dads gun lol

[@Tula1940_LB]

Meanwhile my casual ass with a 18 inch Saiga 12. I enjoy shooting clays but I don't do it often enough to get a dedicated shotgun for it. I still have fun and I still make hits 80% of the time. Great video!

[@PharkDysics]

This comment is what I was looking for! Shooting clays for the first time tomorrow and I only have my 18.5 inch Mossberg 500. Glad to know I won’t make a complete ass of myself with a shorter than recommended barrel

[@__tebane7]

@@PharkDysicshow did you do with the 18”? I’m looking into getting my first shotgun and I really want an 18” rather than a 28-30”

[@ExploringWithBT]

I mostly use my shotgun for 3 gun but for practice will do some 5 stand and even done some sporting clay tournaments with my friends who do that full time. I take my 940 pro and stoeger 24 inch and do well with them. Had the highest score on the team last tournament and pissed off several over under guys with the longer barrels. I use the briley extended and ported chokes. I did however just buy a 28 inch over under and see how i do next time. I get so many mean looks with a black and gold 940 and black and red stoeger with +12 tube extensions at a clay tournament. The range guys say i better not see you load more than 2 shells.

[@ethicallyyours27]

Very helpful So now going with 28" for my daughter's skeet shooting, she is a beginner and her height is 5'1". Hope u'll second this. Thanks

[@MalonLabe1776]

That's perfect size for her. My dad actually had a shorter stock made for my Browning Citori 525 when I was 13. Im 30 now and am still shooting my 525 just with the normal stock. Hope this helps!!

[@decibellone696]

iono - been shooting trap, skeet, sporting clays, been hunting dove, quail, grouse, pheasant, duck, geese, and more with the same gun since I was 8 years old, I'm 59 now - Remington 1100 vintage 1972 (have actually used it on more than 2 games at once. changed the O ring 1-time didn't fail thought I should do it). There's no beating this gun... - no beating it.

[@GoShooting]

Remington 1100. A classic

[@dwrs92026]

Very clear and concise. Very good information. Thumbs up for this video!

[@MalonLabe1776]

Very informative! Thank you

[@GoShooting]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sidneycollum3707]

Thank you very much for a great video on barrel lengths!

[@parasleonidas2833]

GREAT vid. mate your the best.well done.

[@weissrw1]

Wow!! You covered a lot of information fast, and well!!! Thanks. I learn so much on yoiur channel!

[@GoShooting]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ddivinia]

Well done video.

[@335fusion]

Asked lots of people in UK about barrel lengths and most have been very non-committal - possibly I think because there are so many shorter-barrelled guns to sell…

[@weissrw1]

Good history. Good tips. Good video. Thanks.

[@GoShooting]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@-mystical-16]

I want a semi auto single barrel Browning Auto 5 for all around hunting, trap, and self defense multi role. I’m 5’8”. Would you recommend 28” in barrel? I feel 30” would perform better but I could sacrifice a couple inches for balance. Thanks for the quick informative video.

[@riverrivers250]

So does the longer barrel make a difference in tighter patterns??? Say a 28” barrel with full choke vs 32” barrel with full choke ????

[@GoShooting]

No mate. No difference at all

[@riverrivers250]

@@GoShooting ok thanks for the reply,,,, i always thought it did lol

[@lxos2273]

Which barrel length would be good for deer and wild boar hunting

[@dylanbraamse8365]

go shooting what's the shotgun barrel length differences between sawed-off shotgun, coach gun, and punt gun?

[@GoShooting]

A sawed off barrel can be any length. Coach shotgun barrels generally range from 18” to 24”. Punt shotguns can have barrels up to and beyond 7’

[@Dusterman20]

For Olympic trap preferable barrel weight ?

[@GoShooting]

@@Dusterman20 1.55kg +/- .05kg

[@Matrim42]

Heh, I used to shoot trap with a 24” because that’s all I had and I was broke 😂

[@ddivinia]

Shoot what ya got.

[@EricTheActor805]

24" and 26" give you the most versatility between sport, hunting and defense

[@Dusterman20]

Why the Olympic trap versions of a shotgun has 10x10 rib and Sporting version 10x8 ? Thank you.

[@dgoodman1484]

Great Video as always. To be honest I wish they were a little longer at times and a little more detailed for the shooters with more experience. I’m betting you have a wealth of untapped knowledge you don’t include in order to not overwhelm newer shooters. For instance (and I know you know this) barrel weight plays a big factor in picking the right length as well. As does the discipline. For instance, I have a 28” “sporter” that swings slower than either of my 30” trap guns due to it having much heavier choke tube barrels. My “international trap” gun is the fastest of the three with my old 30” Browning special trap being in the middle. It would be interesting to know what barrel weight you recommend for the different disciplines for intermediate level shooters vs advance and that type of thing. But I realize it gets technical fast and the nuances are basically limitless and much is shooter preference. Anyway, as always, thanks for taking the time to put these out. I really enjoy them when I can’t be out shooting 😁👍🏼👍🏼

[@jeffreyelliott622]

I like 26 in. to 28 in. barrels !!!

[@GoShooting]

each to their own Jeffrey. What discipline to you shoot?

[@jeffreyelliott622]

@@GoShooting Mostly the half moon skeet game field back in the 90's when i did most of my skeet target shooting !!!

[@kentuckyearl8202]

My father in law has a 36 inch bolt action 12 guage with a 3 round magazine. He loaned it to a friend of mine in Alabama for a turkey shoot, he won it all lol. That gun is awesome 👌. I have a "28" single shot and am on my way to purchase a "20" semiautomatic with a 5 round mag. "28" I use for turkey and squirrels. I want to be able to reach out and get them at good distances. I'm no pro but it works.

[@punkrockncholo]

Hunting grouse and skeet?

[@GoShooting]

75cm barrels for both would be fine

[@bradrook3919]

Barrel length depends on you height and terrain application..not much else...I like a short barrel for Grouse hunting in the woods A goose hunter may like a 30"+... It's your choke selection that matters

[@GoShooting]

Ummmm…….no

[@bradrook3919]

@@GoShooting just stated exactly what you just said...only not for shooting skeet, trap, or sporty clays...rather for hunting... I trust you understand

[@CaptGus]

👍🏼 thanks

[@mehmetkayhan3221]

Thanks for this helpful video. I am interested both skeet and trap shooting. My height is 6'4'' with long arms. Which barrel should I choose, 30'' or 32''? Thanks for the answer.

[@Waltherppk78]

30” barrel for hunting deer turkey and everything else ?

[@GoShooting]

30" is a good all-round barrel

[@Waltherppk78]

@@GoShooting thanks but how about hunting barrel sir ?

[@GoShooting]

@@Waltherppk78 it depends what you are hunting and what distance you are shooting your game at? Quail 28", Geese 34" may be ok

[@jhonsingh1220]

Dear Russell, I am new to Trap shooting. Is it possible to shoot Double Trap or Trap with a Beretta 692 "28 inch" sporter ?? And in that event what chokes should one use on the sporting gun??

[@GoShooting]

Not ideal, but possible. Most of the world uses 30” for Trap. Improved modified in the bottom barrel and full choke in the top.

[@jhonsingh1220]

@@GoShooting Thankyou for the prompt and informative reply 👍

[@beeeeee77]

Great presentation, many thanks for that. One qestion if I may. What is the difference between 71cm and 73 cm barrels and which one is more effective? Many thanks guys

[@GoShooting]

2cm. Both work if you point them straight :😂

[@billkeller8412]

Do extended chokes count as extra inch/s to your barrels?

[@GoShooting]

No absolutely not. They don’t form part of the sighting plane (rib)

[@bobarganbright180]

SA 28" vs o/u 30" for trap. Wouldn't to SA receiver length make up the 2" difference? Thank you.

[@GoShooting]

Yes indeed

[@bobarganbright180]

It shot too high for trap so I bought two carlson chokes which lowered the shot pattern. Between that and the lowest shim it is much better. Guess that makes it both a skeet and trap all around Shotgun.

[@jezreeltimbol9918]

Hi! I’m 5’6 and weighs about 146 lbs. Will I able to handle 30 inch barrel O/U for clay shooting?

[@GoShooting]

Absolutely the right length

[@Dhare-o3w]

I'm about the same size., not too much bigger. 5'8 155lbs. I have only shot 30in for sporting clays and seems to feel good.

[@-mystical-16]

Do you feel like it’s cumbersome or shorter might help better?

[@richardcranston1833]

Great vid. Easiest explanation I've heard so far.

[@GoShooting]

Great to hear!

[@kargeriram1955]

Does barrel length affect for longer distance accuracy

[@GoShooting]

Yes. It aids it

[@jezreeltimbol9918]

I was thinking about getting 28 inch barrel of Browning Cynergy O/U. Would that be good for skeet and clays?

[@GoShooting]

My gut would be to go for the 30

[@scourneene]

I purchased a shotgun with a 21" barrel...I do alot of bird hunting lime partridge...I like that it great in thick brush and it's a light rifle...however with a mod. choke what can I expect for distances with a reasonable pattern (shorting #4)? Is this barrel too short to hunt with? Thanks

[@GoShooting]

Hi Sean, it's a great question. With #4 shot you will get a bit extra range, but in reality once you hit 40 yards you will start to have some serious holes in a modified pattern with that shot size. Is 21" too short for hunting? In tight scrub it's ideal, to shoot high flying partridge it's less than ideal, but if I was a partridge I still wouldn't want you shooting at me with a 21" barrel(even at 40 yards) as long as you know how to point it straight :)

[@scourneene]

@@GoShooting Thanks for the reply! Ya I did notice it spread out more then I'd like at twenty...threw on a turkey choke and it tighten up but not what I'm use to compared to my break action 28" full choke...but ya I'll need to run tight choke on this short barrel..happy to have them both! Thanks!

[@debbieyoung4581]

Excellent. A great demonstration.

[@GoShooting]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ralphsmith242]

Hello - if a trap shooter is one-eyed, and thus has to move the barrel faster once the flash of the target is seen, should he/she use shorter barrels than a two-eyed shooter would?

[@GoShooting]

Your argument has some validity in theory as anyone that is forced to hold on top of the trap house will have to move the gun further to break the target than a two eyed shooter that can start their gun well above the roof. Generally barrel length in trap is guided by body size and strength

[@ralphsmith242]

@@GoShootingOK. 28 inches it is, in that case 😉

[@profpoké1]

Would 20inch suffice?

[@GoShooting]

No

[@profpoké1]

@@GoShooting damn, cheers mate

[@jeyhunhashimov3478]

Which barrel size does Mick Taylor use?

[@GoShooting]

24” max

[@GoldCountryTrapping]

Hi Russell, i think I know the answer but is 30" still a good barrel length for shorter shooters?

[@GoShooting]

Absolutely.......how short are we talking here?

[@GoldCountryTrapping]

@@GoShooting say 5'8". Plus Im looking for a 28ga to get my daughter into skeet and she is 5'1"

[@GoldCountryTrapping]

On a side note my father grew up with Paul Shaw, a man you may have encountered on your Olympic Trap travels. He is a Canadian Olympic Trap Shooter. Your videos are excellent, not sure why it took so long for them to land in my youtube "suggested videos" list?

[@GoShooting]

@@GoldCountryTrapping 28" for a beginner would be fine. Paul Shaw, absolute legend

[@Solderpro_1]

damn im here using a 20 inch for everything :( should invest in a 26, 28 or 30..

[@GoShooting]

a 30"

[@union310]

Do you do bank jobs?

[@ralphsmith242]

@@union310 Why do you ask? Do you need some bank work done? Or are you a banker...?

[@union310]

@@ralphsmith242 At 20" are they even legal?

[@ralphsmith242]

@@union310 I believe bank jobs are statutorily illegal regardless of barrel length. But who knows?🤔

[@milkman_21]

What are the minimum barrel length for each discipline? Let's say Olympic skeet and trap and fitasc Sporting

[@GoShooting]

28",30", 30"

[@milkman_21]

@@GoShooting thank you! so you are not allowed to shoot with anything shorter than that on official competitions?

[@GoShooting]

@@milkman_21 no you can use shorter but we dont recommend any shorter than those

Hello! Shorter barrels make it harder to strike the targets? I have a new 68cm barrel shooting trap and my accuracy dropped a lot!

[@Medmann48]

I have 28" length barrel break open single barrel shotgun with a modified choke, will that work for trap shooting?

[@GoShooting]

28" is the absolute shortest barrel. Not ideal

[@ralphsmith242]

@@GoShooting Can you explain why two inches shorter is likely to be a problem for trap? I don't really get it. If the gun seems to handle and balance well, isn't that the main thing?

[@hasanyuksek7357]

Very informative video. I wanna buy 61 cm shotgun. Shall i use 61 cm for duck hunting? Will there be difference about length between 71 cm and 61 cm? İ will be appreciated ıf u reply back!!

[@GoShooting]

Yes the difference will be 10cm

[@hasanyuksek7357]

@@GoShooting so u mean ıf i buy 71 cm lengt, will i shoot further than 61 cm. Please let me know boss

[@GoShooting]

@@hasanyuksek7357 no it won’t make any difference to how far you can shoot. I would go with the 71cm barrels because you will have more control at longer distances

[@shooters99]

28'' & 30'' is the barrel length that 99% shooters of the world use. Simply

[@GoShooting]

I am pretty sure 99% of the world don’t use 28” barrels

[@shooters99]

@@GoShooting *world means: 99% 28''skeet 99% 30''Trap+sporting

[@BoundaryElephant]

I thought guns were essentially illegal in Australia.

[@travisgulley2652]

If a shotgun had a 12 foot long barrel would the shotgun shell still fire out of the barrel

[@GoShooting]

yes

[@tippy8358]

No shit

[@fahadbasman4245]

What about hunting doves 30 or 28 ?

[@GoShooting]

30

[@redeye6560]

28 is also ideal, it will work just fine

[@Rkinn]

😂 I thought you people hated inches

[@GoShooting]

No