I own and shoot both ported and non-ported 12 gauge shotguns; both for Sporting Clays, Skeet, and actual bird hunting. I don't see much difference due to porting, either pro or con. None of my fellow shooters have ever complained about my use of a ported shotgun.

I wouldn't pay extra for porting, but also wouldn't avoid purchasing another ported shotgun. To me, its just not a big deal either way.

Probably much ado about nothing...

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