The choice should be made based on fit and preferred handling qualities of each gun. The metal to wood fit will go to the Webley & Scott while the lightly choked Italian Beccasier will be lighter lighter and should have articulated front trigger. The standard barrel length was 60cm so the 65cm must have been done at Cabela's request. The VB is purpose built quick handling brush gun for woodcock, grouse and swamp wabbits. While the VB is cheaper the W&S will be easier to move if you try to sell it at later time because it was made in England and many have "allergy" to short barrels. Good Luck.