You make the call Fred. I tried that a few years ago when younger and more filled with myself. I used the gun regularly on low gun skeet and usually shot 22-23. Stopped using it on KS and MO quail after losing too many birds I knew I had hit-and this with good dogs. Prior to making your decision, I'd suggest you do some pattern work comparing your 28 with a .410 at the yardage in which you usually take your shots at birds.