Why the "war" on Ported barrels??

Discussion in 'Trapshooting Forum - Americantrapshooter.com' started by M Johnson, Oct 31, 2024 at 3:23 PM.

  1. M Johnson

    M Johnson Well-Known Member

    Barrel porting, especially on O\U Trap grades was quite popular at one.
    I may not be totally correct. But my understanding was that it helped control muzzle during doubles shooting. And some claimed that it reduced recoil. I can certainly understand the former, but always questioned the latter.
    In any case, it seems to be terribly unpopular these days. Perhaps some of you could explain this to me? I can't imagine what porting could do to make a barrel so undesirable.
    Any guidance would be appreciated.
     
    M Johnson, Oct 31, 2024 at 3:23 PM
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  2. Just Trap

    Just Trap Well-Known Member

    Same reason 26” barrels aren’t seen much anymore on the skeet field.
    Trend.
     
    Just Trap, Oct 31, 2024 at 4:49 PM
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