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I�m I missing something? Is this an ego issue or is there something to be said about using 3� shells on the 28?

Well, some makers are now producing 28's with 3" chambers. I think it's going to be a pretty small market.

I've seen that and on one of the FB groups they were talking about it.

My understanding is that it is for the increased volume of steel shot.

I see no sense in it. Only if a man owned one shotgun, a 28 ga., 3" chambered gun, would he conceivably have a use for a magnum 28 ga. load. And, how many people do we think would fall into that category? None, I'd guess.

But then, I've never seen the need for a 3" 20 ga. loading either, unless again, the 20 was a man's only shotgun.

What a nightmarish scenario ................ only owning one shotgun!

SRH

I've seen the guns. Who makes 3-inch 28-gauge shells?

In the U.S. we had 2 1/2 inch --



and 2 7/8 inch 28-gauge shells --



up to WW-II --





The progressive burning powder, high velocity, 28-gauge load with 3/4 ounce of shot was introduced circa 1931-2 --



then just before the War skeet loads began being offered in 2 3/4 inch shells and quickly after the War the 28-gauge was standardized at 2 3/4 inch.

Fiocchi makes 3" 28 gauge shells... I bought a box when I was last in Bozeman MT, just to have them. I don't have a gun chambered for them

I agree with Stan! I find myself always reaching In the safe pulling one of my 28s out to do quick work on whatever game I am in pursuit of. I see no need for a magnum 28. Heck, I gave away a case of 1oz 28 gage shells I inherited from a good friend and premier grouse hunter. If you need more led, upsize in caliber

Saw an Ithaca NID Field Grade 28ga yesterday. 1937 gun by the SN. Marked 2 7/8" on the barrel flats.