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My only 28 is a FAIR Verona O/U that is part of a 28/.410 set. I bought it with the intention of using it for sub-gauge events at NSCA sporting tournaments. It has served well in that regard but I have found that it is a wonderful quail gun. It's 30" barrels are no hindrance at all to quick, covey-rise shooting, and it has become my second favorite quail/woodcock gun, with 3/4 ounce loads.
May God bless America and those who defend her.
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..lit has become my second favorite quail/woodcock gun, with 3/4 ounce loads. Yes, but, what's your favorite. Mister Hillis? Because this could be interesting.
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One Pro about the 28-gauge, when it's been properly executed, is that I can hang around shooting clay targets, waiting my turn, with the shotgun broken, draped, hanging in my hand, balanced near the hinge. I don't have to rest the muzzle on my toe. I don't have to place its weight over my shoulder. I can just hold the thing at my side. And wait. No hardship.
Weighs less than some steakhouse Yukon Gold potatoes, or at least it seems like it does.
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The 28 gauge is for relief of boredom. A 20 ga. with 3/4 Oz. loads neutralizes any need for a 28 ga. Yes, it's a hair smaller across the breech face, and yes, the shells are a wee bit smaller in the pocket. Nothing really worth much. There are some really slim and trim 20 gauge guns that will match a 28 gauge's handling qualities. Otherwise, it's just a boutique gauge with guns to match. It serves no other practical purpose. But since when does practicality matter to anyone who wants a 28 gauge?
JR My 20 gauge Darne V19 actually weighed less than my 28 gauge V19. Seems like the wall thickness is thicker on the 28. Wasn’t it ChuckH who said that once you drive past a Kentucky Fried Chicken any notion of practicality in this entire endeavor is out the window? I haven’t hunted the 28 I own, just took it out and missed a few clay birds with it. Demanding little mistress. Best, Ted
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..lit has become my second favorite quail/woodcock gun, with 3/4 ounce loads. Yes, but, what's your favorite. Mister Hillis? Because this could be interesting. My favorite is a A H Fox 20 ga. Sterlingworth Ejector with 28" barrels. I had Dean Harris open the chambers to 2 3/4", and also opened the chokes to .006" R and .016" L. It fits like a glove. I pondered the choke constriction for awhile before deciding on those, and have been well pleased with the choice. Regarding weight ....... I do not need a bird (quail/woodcock) gun any lighter than it is. I have some lighter, but I shoot the Sterly 20 better than the ultralight ones.
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Surprisingly (at least to me) a box of 7/8 oz. 20 ga. Federals weighs only 4.2 oz. more than a box of 28 ga. 3/4 oz. AA's. I would have guessed the difference to be significantly more. Most of the weight difference is obviously in lead (3.125 oz.) Gil
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I added a couple 28 gauge Rizzini SxS variants to the herd in the last couple-three years. I’ve only hunted one of them for a few days out west and it didn’t disappoint, and they sure are fun at the range. I beat the brush for good hulls and a used MEC Grabber so I plan on shooting a lot of 28 gauge from here on out. I’ll pass on eating the KFC.
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When I’m required to shoot a 28 ga, it’s usually thru tubes in my 32” SC gun. Light it ain’t. But it has served me well on 28 ga. FITASC events. Good enough for me.
Dodging lions and wasting time.....
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I'm with you Mills and have even left my 16's home more often than not, but I've gotta say I have a couple of Parker 20's I like a lot more now that I load my own and don't need to worry if my shells have enough oomph to operate the action. I have sold a few 28's but still have a few or at least enough to choose from for a particular outing.
I only use my 12's and 10's these days for turkey hunting... about once-a-year I'll shoot trap with my 12's.
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