The 28s cast a spell on us, no doubt. But let's not confuse that with logic...
The logical people are in the drive up at Popeye's Fried Chicken waiting to pick up their chicken strips. Once we drop out of the drive up line, go home and load up four or five turdhounds, drive 170 miles round trip, walk 10 hours, all in pursuit of 12 quail or about 1-1/2 pounds of usable meat, we have ceased being logical.
Counting lease, dog first cost and training and maintenance, and truck mileage it works out to about $180 per pound.
I can carry the most extremely rational configuration of gun and cartridge and it still doesn't make bird hunting a rational pursuit.
It is also noted in the case of the 1¼oz 20 ga load this is put up in the 3" hull giving more room for better, more effecient wadding.
And shooting 1-1/4 oz out of a 20 gauge gamegun is heresy; 28 gauge is for 3/4oz, 20 gauge is for 7/8oz, 16 gauge is for 1oz, 12 gauge is for 1-1/8oz, and 10 gauge is for 1-1/4oz. Shame on you! Next thing we know you will be posting pictures of your 20 gauge Ithaca Flues with extended Briley's and an adjustable comb. Seek treatment before it is too late.
But it is fun discussing the subject and thanks for your post.
Best,
Mike
