Lots of variables with the various ribs offered throughout the years. However, if comparing current production 10x6mm ribs, I would say 1-1.5 oz difference. Good shooting, Rey

 

Thank you

 

It would be negligible but...
the balance could be a bit different and that is key

good luck in your decision...

 

The balance is my biggest concern as the stock will need to be cut to about 14". I don't want a barrel heavy gun.

 

Luckily, you’re removing weight from the rear of the gun. You can add that weight back to bring the gun into balance again.

 

I don’t know the weight difference, but the feel difference is noticeable

 

Assuming everything else is equal (contour, OD, ID, ect), the extra 1.5" of barrel (I believe the current 32" barrels are actually 31.5"), x2, plus rib, should add somewhere b/w 2 and 2.5oz

The only way 30" and 32" weigh the same is if the 32" has thinner walled barrels.

 

Clay Target Sports shows 3oz of difference:

 

I have 30 and 32‘s on mine and don’t feel any difference at all. Prefer the 32’s tho. 3 oz sound right
It’s such a heavy gun that the few oz is negligible

 

Kick eeze are excellent but the ½ inch kick eeze is useless. You can feel the recoil and the hard plate is more than ½ of the depth.

 

I bought a k80 Sporter and had the same concerns as you. I didn't consider a 30" mainly for resale value... it wouldn't be near as desirable and thought I could get the 32" to work fine for me.

First, I fit a 1/2" Cervellati pad as the OEM 1" Pachmayr was too long for me. I could not feel any difference in the felt recoil using my soft 7/8oz reloads... none. I shot it this way for months. Regardinging LOP, John at Pacific Sporting Arms told me to get it as long as I can without hanging up during the mount.

In time, I've gone to a 3/4" KickEzz with an integral stock weight taking the gun to 9lb 1oz. It balances nice, the length is right, and lack of recoil is comical.

 

That weight seems like a slick idea. Who makes it?

 

at 14" I'd go 30 on the barrels. but that is me and I'm not you.

for context it is my feeling that an 8lb 6oz 32" std sporter would be a pretty awesome tool for clays. kinda the best of everything.

 

Nice

 

UPDATE... Thanks to all for thoughts and information. Today I took a road trip to Winston Salem and came home with a K-80 Sporting 30". Ernest Marlette fit the gun and adjusted the stock for me while I was there. Superb service!! The 32" barrels just didn't balance the way I wanted it. Again, thanks!

 

CONGRATULATIONS ! ! !

The fitting part...been there done that. In the moment...feeling all giddy...

Like... pinch me...
is this really finally happening?

Odds are you'll have to tweak the adjustments once the novelty wears off and you really get into the shooting of it.

The worst part is over. The purchase.

Now comes the fun part. Getting to know your new love through and through and the little intricate behavior of it.
You also never stop learning things about yourself too.

Once again, congratulations and as always...
Be safe and have fun!!!