Is there an advantage of having a shorter shotgun?
This gets into the
Weight between the hands.
Referencing the shorter receiver as compared to the actions of a Repeater (Pump, or Semi) , and how a shotgun balances in one's hands. Some prefer the balance "point" in between , some a tad ahead of hands. This balance can and does play a role in gun mount to face, swing, follow-thru, recoil curve, recoil managament, and subsequent follow up shots.
Hey- the question was asked..why a O/U...
Then...we can get into the bbl length, and how a 26" barreled Semi/ Pump gun , is about the same overall length as a 28" O/U and how the 28" O/U will for many shooters actually be smoother, quicker to mount to face and less chance of stopping the swing.
I'm on roll folks...best clear me some room...
Den...err...
Then, we can even get into since we have them shorter recievers on a O/U , we actually want longer barrels, 28", 30", 32" and 34" inch bbls to have recoil curve management, less felt recoil due to the fact the gun is stocked straighter, less muzzle flip, and we cannot forget - less perceived lead for the flying critter. Ya know them Skeeters are doing about 55 mph...yep. Them Evil TrapClays are hauling butt too...they only died tired from running tho'.
I'll save some stuff for another time. Yep...Yep...Brister said it best calling this
Shotgunning and
Art and Science
Gotta admit - Citori 3 barrel set sure is Purty. One reciever, 3 barrels for 3 different gauges.
We gots two barrel, 3 Barrel, and 4 barrel sets. Why we even gots Folks toting them O/Us with only One Reciever, One Barrel and Toting 4 Tubes allowing them to shoot 4 different gauges...
Thems the folks toting a battery operated drill going
whirl, whirl, whirl...right before they change tubes... whacking on them O/Us with plastic hammers and such...
Helluva of show - and that is before they ever go out onto the field to do any shooting.
I'll stop at
Why a O/U reason Number 47
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Ya don't give away your age.
If'n you ain't got to bend over to pick up hulls - nobody hears knees, shoulders, necks, and backs making noises like a Bowl of Rice Krispies. Folks won't have a need to ask your age.
I gots this stuff figured out. I aced Rationalization 101 - can't ya tell?
Run 'em
Steve