I just bought a 4.5 pound 28 gauge from a guy in Idaho who had used the gun for 40 years....his primary quarry was chukar. Given the effort that got put into getting near the birds, he highly valued the light weight. He only had one other shotgun that whole time, a light 20 gauge but it was the 28 he used. He only sold them because he hit 80 yo and was stopping that kind of hunting.
28 gauges
- Thread starter rustybarrel
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I just bought a 4.5 pound 28 gauge from a guy in Idaho who had used the gun for 40 years....his primary quarry was chukar. Given the effort that got put into getting near the birds, he highly valued the light weight. He only had one other shotgun that whole time, a light 20 gauge but it was the 28 he used. He only sold them because he hit 80 yo and was stopping that kind of hunting.
The a400 xplor comes in 28ga!!! Fantastic gun. The 20ga version is also very light weight. Similar or possibly even lighter than the ultra light 12ga. Comparing them side by side the 20ga xplor felt lighter not sure if it really is or not. It is nicer feeling. My 28ga and 20ga xplores have 26" barrels and no kickoff.
I have the 28. Great gun ,light for an all day carry. No trouble with Winchester AA but Federal seem to hang up upon ejection,maybe a titch too long
- Location
- Western Manitoba
Some may not be aware of load choices for 28 gauge? I went through my stash and found these that are / were available. FYI
Winchester 1 ounce #7.5 shot @ 1205 fps (pretty much equivalent to standard 2 3/4" 20 gauge?)
Federal 3/4 ounce #6 copper plated @ 1295 fps
Hevi-Shot 3/4 ounce #7 shot @ 1150 fps (might be bismuth shot?)
Winchester 3/4 ounce #9 shot @ 1200 fps
Multiple loads found in BPI and Lyman manuals for 3/4 ounce, 7/8 ounce and 1 ounce loadings with various hulls, primers and powders.
Winchester 1 ounce #7.5 shot @ 1205 fps (pretty much equivalent to standard 2 3/4" 20 gauge?)
Federal 3/4 ounce #6 copper plated @ 1295 fps
Hevi-Shot 3/4 ounce #7 shot @ 1150 fps (might be bismuth shot?)
Winchester 3/4 ounce #9 shot @ 1200 fps
Multiple loads found in BPI and Lyman manuals for 3/4 ounce, 7/8 ounce and 1 ounce loadings with various hulls, primers and powders.
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I pretty much use Fiocchi Golden Pheasant exclusively, and then load the hulls for skeet.
- Location
- Western Manitoba
Brutus - I have not tried slugs in a 28 gauge. As others on this board have used, I am going to try some BPI Small Game slugs - actually they are .505" (?) round balls with a special wad to fit into a 28 gauge 2 3/4" cartridge with an overshot wad and a roll crimp. I have not much expectation for accuracy with a naked round ball heading up a smooth bore - but 10" or 12" at 25 yards or less would be my hope. The book says the load is 1,900 fps, so I would think that the striking power would be similar to a patched round ball 50 caliber muzzle loader. Not sure the 28 gauge Small Game thing is enough to chose to go hunting with, but might be better than a load of 7.5 shot at 10 or 15 yards, if it can be steered close enough?
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Redsoilreaper
CGN Regular
I have had the same combo, except my 20 gauge had Kick off and both guns had 28" barrels. Great guns. I used my 28 ga on the skeet fields and to hunt ducks & grouse. . Now the ducks were over the decoys, so 20 yards at most. I successfully hunted Black Ducks, Mallards, Pintails, and Teal. All early season and using Kent Bismuth # 6. Know your gun, know your distances and live with in them.
Did you have to go to Briley for the cap ?
Someone needs to lock this thread, or it’s gonna cost me even more money….
Even the wife says…” looks like more guns and fly rods in here then last time”, when she pokes her nose in my den these days.
Might have to get a lock on that door….but the hunting dog likes to go lay down in there, reminds him of good times.
Even the wife says…” looks like more guns and fly rods in here then last time”, when she pokes her nose in my den these days.
Might have to get a lock on that door….but the hunting dog likes to go lay down in there, reminds him of good times.
Sure. It’s a Francotte boxlock dating to 1927. Belgian made and high quality but plain. As far as I can figure out, in the same family since new. Hard to know which is better for use. The 20 gauge I got in the same deal is a 1904 Lindner Charles Daly Diamond Quality model 275. Hard to find similar guns for less than $20K USD. The three similar Francottes I've been able to find that sold at auction in the last few years went for around $6K USD hammer price. I did not pay anything like those prices. The Daly needs a restock. The Francotte is good to go.
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Falconflyer
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
My wife looks inside my gun room all the time, in fact she keeps her gun in there as well.
Long ago I made the policy with myself that my kids would always be fed, the mortgage would always be paid, the pantry would always be full, I'd have a rainy day slush fund and savings for retirement... and I would never ask permission to buy a gun, motorcycle or new truck!
Long ago I made the policy with myself that my kids would always be fed, the mortgage would always be paid, the pantry would always be full, I'd have a rainy day slush fund and savings for retirement... and I would never ask permission to buy a gun, motorcycle or new truck!
I had a policy of buying my wife some bauble of similar value to the gun I bought for myself. She never complained and she sure dropped the issue quickly when she started to try to include the value of my guns when dividing up common assets when we split. I just asked her to include the value of the jewellery I had gifted her over the years. Hahaha.
Fast forward 12 years....a few years ago she asked me to help her study for and get her rpal, which I did. And now she comes to me for advice on what guns to buy. Her new guy is scared of guns but he foots the bills nicely.
Redsoilreaper
CGN Regular
Yes from Briley, but you can order from Lawrys. It was a couple of years ago, so I don't recall all the details.
Thank you
Is the gun chambered for 2 1/2 or 2 3/4 inch 28 gauge ammunition?
