Thread: Ideal shotgun barrel length

Thinking of getting an M5 ranger 12 gauge. The inertia model in due time.

It comes in 28, 26, 24 and I think 22 inch barrels.

I would use it for turkeys. The odd rabbit and ducks if I find a pond.

I liked an 18.5 inch barrel but that is just nice and handy but probably not very good for anything.

What do you guys think is a good compromise?

I like my 28 inch 870 but it is a bit unwieldy if holding a long time.