I'm a total newbie considering getting a shotgun for hunting.
(in my state they don't allow rifles).
I would also like the shotgun to be useful for self defense at home, god forbid I ever need it.
Anyways i've learned there are different types of barreels (smooth vs rifled) as well as different lengths.
I was considering getting this one which i've been told is ok for both:
As that gun has two barrel types.
But I was wondering, assuming I don't want the above combo - is there a barrel length that is good for hunting but also ok for defense purposes?
Meaning, for example, is there a general purpose length that can work for both (24", 26" etc).
Thanks in advance.
Oh, I should mention I am planning to hunt deer as well as turkeys.
I would go 24-28 for Turkeys.
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