ported vs. non ported barrel

[neohiohunter]

I have an 835 with a 24" ported barrel. Wat can I expect on the patterning board versus a non ported barrel? Granted im shooting 3 1/2 hevi 7's thru a stardot so I don't think its gonna much matter but was just curious to kno

[Philippe]

Nothing, nothing at all. Maybe a slight reduction in recoil, but then again its an 835.

[worth612000]

should pattern the same as a non ported in general, if its better it goes to all guns shoot different and you lucked out.

[neohiohunter]

Thanks guys.  I was hoping it wouldn't make a difference especially after investing into hevi 7's, stardot and a truglo red dot

[mossy835]

The main difference is reduced barrel jump. If recoil is an issue put a Limb saver pad on it and shoot away.

[neohiohunter]

Does the limbsaver pad really make that much of a difference?  I was thinking about getting one but wasn't sure if it was worth it

[paladin]

It depends on what you are replacing. But if it solid or hard rubber yes the limbsaver is great.