I've just about made up my mind on a new shotgun, a Beretta 687 SP III, Joel Etchen Signature series. 20/28 gauge combo set. Initially I was pretty set on 28" barrels, then it was suggested I should strongly consider 30". The 30s have a mid-bead and wider rib than the 28s.
My use case is mainly hobbyist trap shooting and this year I am planning on getting into upland bird hunting, such as Snipe, Woodcock, Quail and Pheasant.
I'll almost certainly do less hunting than trap shooting, though hunting is arguably more important/serious due to costs and real, live game.
I'm not really sure what the hunting areas would be like, as I haven't done it before. It'd mainly be in IL, Southern WI and maybe OH or IA.
Is 28" vs 30" splitting hairs or should I seriously consider one over the other?
My use case is mainly hobbyist trap shooting and this year I am planning on getting into upland bird hunting, such as Snipe, Woodcock, Quail and Pheasant.
I'll almost certainly do less hunting than trap shooting, though hunting is arguably more important/serious due to costs and real, live game.
I'm not really sure what the hunting areas would be like, as I haven't done it before. It'd mainly be in IL, Southern WI and maybe OH or IA.
Is 28" vs 30" splitting hairs or should I seriously consider one over the other?
