If going too short, efficiency is reduced in all powerplants - springer, PCP, multi-pump pneumatic and CO2.Originally Posted by Mr. Gen
short v long barrel argument is completely different for springer/pcp
for springer, underlever or sidelever definately benefit from a shorter barrel, and the only people who prefer longer barrels on break barrels are your wimpy weak armed types anyway
Specifically in a springer, restoring power (if required / desired) will generally need more spring / preload, leading to a harsher cycle (gun dependant of course).
Short barrels can be very accurate, as witnessed by the accuracy achieved by match pistols, HW44 etc.
I'd say the main advantage of a short barrel is the compactness for shooting in confined spaces / from vehicles as pointed out above.
Personally, on a break barrel springer I'd prefer 16" minimum and I certainly don't mind the longer barrels of rifles like the HW35E. In fact, especially if using open sights, the longer sight base has to be seen as a definite advantage.
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