40 inch barrels

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by Craig Larter

The 8ga is very nice. Built in 1919 a year after the 8 was outlawed for waterfowl hunting which begs the question what was it intended for? 15 lbs 10oz king sized hippo for sure. That's 2 to 3 pounds heavier than most 36 inch 8's. A round of sporting clays would be a high intensity work out.

Craig, I volunteer to put that gun through a 100 bird round of sporting!!

[Mills]

Daryl Middlebrook's 40" GH 8. I remember it handling amazingly well and not feeling front heavy despite the length of the barrels.

[charlie cleveland]

I like tnem long barrels....charlie

[MarketHunter]

Having owed a 34 inch 12 gauge for several duck seasons, I can assure you anything longer is cumbersome. I believe 34 inch may be the perfect waterfowling length.

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Destry L. Hoffard

Having owed a 34 inch 12 gauge for several duck seasons, I can assure you anything longer is cumbersome. I believe 34 inch may be the perfect waterfowling length.

A lot of it has to do with the stock dimensions . I’ve got two 8 gauge hammer guns both 36” . The first I got has some drop but not bad I can shoot it okay , the second and older one has a stock like the proverbial dogs hind leg and weighs perhaps two pounds more . That things a PITA to shoot .

[Mills]

34" is enough for me, but I was surprised at how well Daryl's handled. It just goes to show how the Parker folks knew how to make guns and make guns that balance

[Phil Yearout]

Originally Posted by Mills Morrison

Daryl Middlebrook's 40" GH 8. I remember it handling amazingly well and not feeling front heavy despite the length of the barrels.

Does it come with a drop-down shooting stick ?

[Richard Flanders]

I've shot Destry's 34" gun - the famous swamp angel - and can vouch for it's effectiveness on waterfowl. I miraculously pulled off one of the better crossing shots of my life with that thing. I'll add that it's a good thing the guide was quick at ducking up in the bow as I swung it through from right to left?!! Great time!!

[charlie cleveland]

I have a over and under 12 ga magnum that was a 10 ga but sleved to 12 ga that has 43 1/2 inch barrels...it does not handle well at all the strength in my arm s are weak now from age and health issues so its a burden for me....but dog gone it I still like those long barrels.......charlie

[mobirdhunter]

Stop! You guys are going to make me have to buy a taller safe.

I'll be checking out the long-legged guns at Rock Island, and hope none of them speaks to me.