Winchester Long Beard 3.5" shells?

[STP22]

Hello, all.

I know you don't really know until you actually try a load in your gun...but, is there a tremendous preformance difference between 3" and 3.5" shells (#5 shot in particular)?

Also, Winchester Lone Beards XR 3.5" shells seem a little longer than other 3.5" shells. Has anyone run into cycling problems with autos? I know they have a plastic cap on top of the load, but I wasn't sure how long the crimp is and is it would cause any issue.

Thanks!

Steve

[allaboutshooting]

The only real difference is recoil. The 3" have patterned better in my evaluations.

Thanks,
Clark

[STP22]

Thank you, Clark!

[Gooserbat]

My 3.5 970 shoots way more than you need in the ten.  So dose the 3".

[STP22]

Thanks, Gooserbat!

[Big perm2]

I shoot longbeards 3.5 #5 out of a browning silver. They cycle just fine out of it..


Talkem into given up!!!

[taylorjones20]

Never had any cycling issues out with the 3.5" - Someone said the only reason we shoot 3.5" is because they don't make them in 4" lol

Seriously I guess either 3" or 3.5" are great - boils down to personal preference - I personally like having the extra shot in the 3.5" just in case I mess up...

[yella yelper]

No cycling issues out of SBE.  Flings them pretty far actually.  I don't care how much it kicks, if I have the option of more pellets, I'm taking it every day of the week.

[STP22]

Thank you, guys!