My current O/U is a 30". What's the advantage of having 32" barrels for a sporting O/U? I've never owned or a used a shotgun with 32" barrels. Just curious what you guys think.
I might rent one and try it out just to see. I don't have a strong opinion one way or the other, more curiosity than anything.Gets you 2” closer to the target of course.
Seriously, I dont follow the fads of ever changing barrel lengths anymore. Shoot what feels best to you.
Good advice. Joel Etchens has been successfully fitting people to shotguns for a long time. They give great customer service before and after the sale.For me, it was balance. I went up to Joel Etchens a few years ago to buy my sporting O/U. In my mind I was going to buy a 30 inch. Etchens has a TON of guns so I was able to try them out side by side (I highly recommend doing this if you're looking to buy a new shotgun). For me, the 32 inch barrel was better balanced than the 30 inch (on the same model) and swung more smoothly, so that's what I ended up getting. Depending on your body type and the gun you plan on getting, you're experience may be different. That's why its important to go somewhere with a lot of different guns to try, and not just going down to Bass Pro and trying the 10-12 guns they have on the shelf.
I love m’y 32” barrels on my CG. The balance is just right. Don’t try one, you’ll end up buying one. I blame my purchase on @El_flasko