The 8"/55 Mark 13L have a slight range advantage over the 8"/55 Mark 14N. The Mark 14, in turn, does a bit more damage. Do NOT get the 12" twins. Their maximum elevation is only 15 degrees, and thus, their range is horribly short (DDs will outrange you at times.) I'm pretty sure most New Orleans users either use Mark 13L or Mark 14N. Personally, I went for the Mark 14N for my newbie New Orleans. My gunners can't handle it yet (I knew that before I bought it) but I'd rather have more damage when I have the chance to deal it.
I'll note that the poor range there is, in fact, historical. It's just not useful at all in the game.
Best advice. Wait for Toxic's reply. He'll explain how and why and what.
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