You'll get little argument from me regarding any discernable difference of 26" vs. 28" barrels in a hunting gun. Having said that, I prefer a Repro in a 20 or 28 with 26" barrels for hunting. But, I don't care for a 12-ga. with 26" bbls. -- they just look too stubby IMHO. It takes at least 28" of barrel for a 12-ga. to be aesthetically pleasing to my eyes. Additionally, I believe a 28" gun will yield higher dividends down the road if you should ever decide to move it.[/QUOTE]
I agree with you on aesthetics even on my newer longer stocked 20 gauge with 26 inch barrels it looks a little stubby but I like it for a quick pointing upland gun. A 12 gauge yea it looks stubby and my dad got a VH 12 gauge that someone had cut back the barrels so gun is now bored at cylinder in both barrels. It does look balanced and not barrel long, but man its a hard gun to miss anything out to about 20 to 25 yards in its setup. Its a game getter.
Also agree on longer swinging shots that a longer barrel is better. I think a few more ounces at the end help keep the swing momentum. Its still a tomato or tomatoe call though and great reason to have a lot of different guns to fit situational hunting. Btw for duck hunting I like my 28 inch barrel on my 12 gauge Browning BPS. I think its one of the most easy shooting and dependable guns I have ever owned.
Really like the Parker Repros though. Came close to pulling the trigger on one years ago and wished I had, it just had been fit to someone with to much cast for a right handed shooter and would have to spend more on top of it to get it back neutral or a little cast for me as a lefty.
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