Well, The 28, if you point it right, kills Roosters. I killed 23 Roosters last year, with a couple of 28's...Pawkuh and CZ. Over a pointing dog (is there any other kind?), no really long shots. I have been messing with 28's for a long time, not addicted. My favorite was a Remington 870, paid about 90 bucks, killing machine. I lived in Iowa, and shot lots of roosters, when there were some...I dont pay much attention to pundits like Larry Brown, who I think talk more from what they read, than what hey shoot...If it works for you, shoot it, otherwise pass it along...