Hi,
I'll be purchasing a Mossberg 500 20 gauge and it looks like I have the choice of a 22 or 24 inch barrel.
Interestingly enough, it looks like the overall length of the model with the 24 inch barrel is 44 1/4 inches long, and it weighs 7 1/4 lbs. The 22 inch barrel model is only 39 1/4 long, and weighs 6 3/4 lbs. . . seems like a big difference in length and weight for only a 2 inch difference in barrel length?
Anyway, I'm wondering how many of you have patterned the 22 inch mossberg 20 gauge. It seems like it will be a nice small, easy to carry turkey gun, but I don't want to buy it if I can't get it to pattern effectively and wishing I would have got the model with the 24 inch barrel.
Any thoughts would be appreciated!
Sounds like the 22" barrel must be a youth gun since the overall length is more than 2" less...just a thought
I don't think it is. . . .looks like it's just the difference between the "Turkey" and the "Grand Slam Series" models?
I believe that the 22" is the Bantam model. Bear in mind that if you add an extended choke onto the 22" it could be close to a 24". The 22" is good if it sights well for you. Mine is the 24" and with a SumToy it is a tad over 25".
super bantam has adjustable stock I see...must be the difference...generally longer barrels pattern better...but my 870 20 ga with 21" barrel throws an awesome 40 yd pattern....i do believe cleaning/polishing barrel helps a lot...good luck
22" would be my choice
short barrels are handy in the woods
24"