Mossberg 500 18.5 inch barrel

[gilbertslake]

Is the short 18.5 inch barrel that comes with the Mossberg 500 package only good for home security or could it be used for hunting rough grouse? It should throw a good open pattern of # 7 1/2. Has anyone used one for grouse?If so, is it effective? Just wondering as I bought a 500 as a back-up/spare gun and it comes with the extra barrel. I have heard of a 20 inch coach gun being used for grouse. Certainly, it allows for easier movement in trees.

[pointer]

works awsome on grouse just you loose your power fast i wouldent shoot pass 35 yards with it i used to use a shorty for rabbit hunting back east with a dog and it was way better then my 28 inch barrel but no good for distance

[mudbug]

It would work fine, you just have to remember that the range will be less. Just take it out and do some practice with it so you can see what it'll do

[PoppaW]

If your in the thick stuff it's awesome. Yeah I have the 20" coach gun and would use 12-16" if they made it. ( in a double ). I would like to try a 8.5" pump and see what the noise is like hunting.

[gilbertslake]

Sounds like I should give it a try. Now, if I can only locate some grouse.