Choke determines pattern size, at a given distance, the pattern size is not dependent on gauge. The amount of shot will determine the pattern density.A full choke 20g will be wider than a full choke 28g would it not?
btw the 28 was a 3/4 oz and the 20g was a 7/8 oz, both are 7 1/2 shot
I'm just trying to understand this.
(scratching my head)
btw don't mean to derail from the OP's thread.
28 gauge O/U expertise wanted
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Have shot both the 28 and the 20 at doves a LOT.The 28 I feel hit every bit as hard as the 20 but that was lead and a very small target which did not take to many pellets to drop.I agree the 20 for me is a great all round gauge,shot more roosters with my 20 than anything else and has been my early season duck gun for many years.I have not used 3" in my 28 yet ,that will be for this year but on that note I find that my 2 3/4 20 gauge loads seem to pattern better than the 3" ,,gun ,,load ,,choke don't know ??
If the 2-3/4" load isn't adequate in the 28 gauge , for my application, I will step up to a 12 gauge.
I tried 3" 20s in numerous guns with the same poor results. The added cost and extra recoil also made little sense. The sweet spot for the 20 is 7/8 to 1 ounce IMO if I want more I too would grab a 12.
I couldn't get 1 ounce loads to pattern decent in my 28s and I doubt a longer case is going to change that much. It is possible that more powder and different wads in a longer case would produce slightly better patterns but, again, a different gun would probably be a better choice. The extra capacity might make a difference with steel.
Agreed
. My goto gauge for grouse is the 20. Not a fan of the 28. I find the 20 g with 7/8 oz loads patterns better and kills better than the 28 g even with 1 oz loads. If the only reason for some to buy a 28 g is weight savings there are light weight 20g guns available.I've owned three 28 gauges over the years and reloaded the cartridge. Unless the gun is on a frame scaled to 28 gauge it's not worth the trouble. Most available 28 gauges are built on 20 gauge frames so what you are getting is a gun that is no lighter (sometimes slightly heavier) shooting a round that is more expensive with less shot than the 20. I sold my 28s and now shoot 20 gauge when I want a light upland gun.
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