I have read many times about the advantages of a short barreled gun to use in heavy cover. I have read of hunters who hunted all morning long with a 28" barreled sxs and by noon time, frustrated by the gun catching on all the thick growth, took a hack saw, cut off 3", and immediatly started hitting birds.
I find it hard to believe that 2 or 3 inches would make all that difference.
I have a 16 gauge sxs with 30" barrels that I use for grouse hunting, it is easily carried because it is so light. (under 6lbs.) I have no more trouble with it than I do with my shorter barreled guns (26").
Do you think that a ultra short-barreled gun is needed in heavy cover?
Pete
