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Mossberg 500 20 or 24 inch barrel

Started by CrustyRusty, May 25, 2018, 09:57:30 AM

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CrustyRusty

Thinking of picking up a spare barrel for a Mossberg 500 12 gauge.  Does anyone have suggestions as to what barrel length to get and load/choke recommendations?  Experiences with either length will be greatly appreciated

Divenut2

I went with a 20" and XX Full choke a few years ago and never looked back. Handy, easy to point and effective.
Love fishing and Deer hunting (Shotgun, Muzzleloader & Pistol). Recently became addicted to Turkey Hunting.

CrustyRusty

Thanks.  Looks like a good day for you.

Liljake

I have 3 barrels for my mossy 500  28", 24(slug) & a 20" Hands down my favorite is the 20" barrel. It  patterns great with the .660  Carlsons long beard xr choke shooting both  lb xr #5 and mag blends.  With the chokes and loads available today your not giving up a whole lot with a short barrel. :z-twocents:
I Love matching wits with a bird that has a brain the size of a peanut.

Divenut2

Quote from: CrustyRusty on May 25, 2018, 02:26:03 PM
Thanks.  Looks like a good day for you.

Ya, it was indeed. My season started last Wednesday, was fortunate enough to tag out with that double shortly after 1st light on day 1. Spent the rest of the week working on the property and sipping boubon  ;) 

Be well and have a great holiday weekend
Love fishing and Deer hunting (Shotgun, Muzzleloader & Pistol). Recently became addicted to Turkey Hunting.

Divenut2

Quote from: Liljake on May 25, 2018, 03:32:39 PM
I have 3 barrels for my mossy 500  28", 24(slug) & a 20" Hands down my favorite is the 20" barrel. With the chokes and loads available today your not giving up a whole lot with a short barrel. :z-twocents:

Great minds think alike eh? LOL
Love fishing and Deer hunting (Shotgun, Muzzleloader & Pistol). Recently became addicted to Turkey Hunting.

howl

Went from 24 to 20. What I got is a much louder gun. I think you could get either to do what you want. So, it comes to personal preference.

243kid

I bought a 500 Turkey Thug with a 24" ported Barrel. I prefer a 24" because l don't like a red dot or a scope. I have missed too many birds with short 20" Barrel shotguns.