Get everything Gun Dog has to offer. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Years ago, I was invited to shoot with a bunch of top DNR officials and the governor at a preserve near Des Moines. But other than those two things, the sweet little Twenty-Eight is about as perfect a recipe for hunting a big chunk of the uplands as we will ever have. Gun Dog Premium is the go-to choice for sporting dog owners and upland hunting enthusiasts. The ammo is light to pack, the recoil nonexistent, and the performance outstanding. But give her a light-recoiling gun in 28 gauge and she hits far more often than she misses and can burn up ammo faster than I can produce it with my progressive reloader. Follow along to watch me complete my first pattern test #crochet #crochettester #crochetpatterntester #patterntest #patterntesting . The test was a measure of pattern efficiency at 40 yards in a 30 circle. In fact, we took my Mossberg 500 410 with a fixed full choke and put some Apex shells through it to test this. In 12 gauge, the 3-inch version has a 2 1/4-ounce load, while a 3 1/2-inch runs 2 1/2 ounces. Its chambered for 2-inch shells, and also sports the Kick-Off system, which is a series of springs in the stock that tames recoils. I very much doubt it. Both shells would be devastating to turkeys at 30 yards. Subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and photography. Remington. Remington Model 870 Wingmaster. The Fausti DEA line includes some 28-gauge side-by-side guns starting at $4,390, and Rizzini 550 and 552 shotguns cost a bit more than that, but some high-end European guns may cost more than your mortgage. The selection of shot shells in 28 gauge is pretty limited, and all are loaded with lead shot. I have been hunting with the 28 gauge long enough to know that while its performance in the field does seem magical at times, there really is no magic involved. Recoil. A collection of factors make up the 28-gauges uniqueness and attractiveness. Phyllis eventually settled on a Remington Model 1100 in 28 gauge for two reasons--she shot it extremely well and of all the guns she tried, it was the most comfortable to shoot. All rights reserved. I killed a lot of birds with it, but I killed a lot more at the start of a hunt than at the end of a hunt after carrying that behemoth for miles. The previous days featured limits of ruffed grouse and woodcock under leaf-covered trees in cover I call Mars. We used a mix of shells by various makers ranging from #6 and #7 bismuth to #8 lead. I learned that a square load is from the blackpowder days meaning equal amounts of powder and shot! We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. A 3 20 can handle 1-1/4 oz of shot if you absolutely have to. The fact is that the 28 really does best with its original 3/4 oz load, while you can happily load the 20 up to one oz with good . People who do a lot of upland bird hunting with the 28 gauge will tell you that, within reasonable range, they can do the same thing with a more-tightly-choked 28 and a light load that a 12-gauge shooter can do with a heavier load and an improved cylinder choke. Both the8-gauge and 10-gauge were common and popular. There are 307 #8 shot in a 3/4 ounce load, which makes for pleasantly dense patterns. The reason for the surge in popularity of 3.5-inch guns, like the Benelli Super Black Eagle (the first 3.5-inch auto-loader), during this time was due to the inconsistent effectiveness of steel shot. With 1/8 oz #9.5 TSS 54 pellets, total is 130 pellets. Maximum between flyer pellets was 54 inches, but almost all the pattern was concentrated within a basic spread of three feet. However, that myth is busted. Thought I was in range and dead on but birds flesw on. Twelves and 20s surpass $10 and even $12. (Of course, the fact that its gorgeous wood came from Remington's custom shop had no influence on her choice.). With the 410 thinning out at 40, we didnt want to push it to 50. Steel was the only alternative ammo makers could turn to. There are, however, deals to be found, such as the CZ Sharp-Tail side-by-side, listed at $1,289, or the 5.5-pound CZ Bobwhite G2 side by side, which has a price tag of just $702. In my case, I resisted the lure of the 28 gauge for a long time until I first used one on a pheasant hunt many years ago. There are shooters who definitely can put more birds into the sack with a lightweight 20 or 28 gauge than they can with a heavier 12, wrote Brister, But this is not due to gauge but to balance, weight, gun fit, recoil, speed of swingor maybe how well a man likes his gun., The History and Revival of the 16-Gauge Shotgun. Rewind your clocks to the late 19th century and dive into the shotgun era. Shot sizes are 6, 7 1/2, and 8. 4, although BOSS offers a 3/5 blend. The advent of newer technology has only helped its case. The Apex shells peppered the kill zones on our turkey targets with multiple hits to the head and neck. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. In reality, most shots on flushing birds are taken while birds are rising or going away, and a light, fast-handling 28 gauge can be deadly efficient so long as shots are taken within reasonable range. Instead, we saw that kind of performance at 50 yards, making the 28 gauge an absolute killer. The 28-gauge hit the pattern board so hard it jarred out one of the thumbtacks holding the paper, Brister noticed. All 28 gauge shells are 2 3/4 inches in length. The short answer? The heaviest .410 load contains less shot than the standard 28, and it won't pattern as well. The Benelli Ethos 28-gauge semi-auto weighs just 5.4 pounds, while Benellis Ultra Light semi-auto takes weight all the way down to five pounds. He used a train traveling 11 mph. I enjoy early-season pheasant hunting with the 28 gauge and the Improved Cylinder and Modified chokes of the AyA make it a better choice for that. That makes people like me, who normally carry enough shells to stage a skeet match for a small army, quite happy. Bismuth Cartridge offers a nontoxic option for the 28 gauge and several companies offer excellent loads with lead shot. Read Next: The Best New Shotguns from SHOT Show 2020. No such load is available on the market. But bismuth and tungsten are more effective killers than steel, and as both materials have become more affordable, shotshell manufacturers have begun to load them in more options, including the 28-gauge. The resurgence of 28-gauge guns is partially due to increased availability of ammunition, including shotshells using tungsten and bismuth that can turn sub-gauge guns into waterfowl and even turkey guns. Id still recommend the 28 gauge for youth hunters. Curious? Never shot 6's through mine as I used them for sporting clays. Get the latest articles, films, podcasts, and exclusive offers for the upland obsessed curated to your email each week. Properly scaled 28-gauge guns, meaning guns that are built on true 28-gauge receivers rather than 28-gauge guns built on larger-gauge receivers, are quite light and a joy to hunt with. My only wish was that I started earlier in life! Patterns were wider, with the centers of some impacting off the target. 9s inside a 10-inch target at 40 yards through the Remington 870. . We took two shots (these shells are hard to get, and we only had 10 of them) and connected with the target with each. 20-yard pattern shot through the choke of the Yildiz .410 using the Gamebore ".410 Target" 14g/#9 shell. To find out, we put both shells head-to-head in a shoot-off. It was also remarkably consistent, throwing up solid patterns with every shot. The 28 has a bore diameter of .55 inches and a shot column thats about an inch in height, and volume of black powder isnt a useful metric anymore. Most fans of the 28 probably reload the bulk of their ammunition. They are far more effective than their small bore might suggest, patterning much like a 20 gauge. As much as I love the 28 gauge I will have to admit to a couple of strikes against it; the ammunition usually costs more than the larger gauges and not every corner hardware store stocks it. It is not for the hunter who blazes away at gamebirds regardless of how far away they are, but then no shotshell is. At the 2023 SHOT Show and the NWTF Convention, it was hard to take two steps without hearing how the 28 gauge is the next big thing for turkey hunters. Such guns, they proclaim, are too light and dont swing smoothly enough for serious shooting, whatever they deem that to be. My wife Phyllis is an excellent shotgunner, but she is not at all bashful about admitting to her sensitivity to recoil. We have already shown that the theories of square loads become more effective for much larger gauges. They are lightweight, easy to handle guns. It is for those of us who are willing to accept its limitations and who consider what is being hunted with more important then how full the game bag is at day's end. And as far as taking gauges seriously, the 28-gauge appeared in a lot of writing of the time. You bet. In the future, well likely see more 28-gauge turkey guns hit the market if hunters decide to take up the shell. Steel is too hard for older barrels, and bismuth or Kent Tungsten Matrix are the only shotshells safe for them if youre a duck hunter. The 410 took the turkey world by storm when hunters realized thatwhen loaded with TSSthe little shells could take down a gobbler. I still have TSS and Tungsten Poly to play with and I will post those patterns up as I get to those shot types. Those two guns weigh 634 and 712 pounds, respectively. The 3/4 ounce target load at 1200 fps generates 12.8 ft. lbs. Its even less square and therefore not as efficient as a -ounce load, but it still will put more pellets on target than a -ounce load will. Most curious about your shot string test with the 28 ga. No mention of a side by side test with other gauges? A lot of that technical shooting success is due to a properly fitting stock, the weight of the shotgun, and effectiveness of the load. Theyll take less of a pounding in the process, and possibly shoot better. All it lacks is the public acceptance that would bring with it a larger assortment of guns and ammunition at reasonable prices, and that may be coming. Under certain circumstances I too am inclined to ignore tradition and pick 28- gauge guns that are heavier than my Parker and AyA doubles. Some of them flushed a little wild, yet I dont remember any of them hitting the ground alive. But inside 35 yards, I have noticed little difference between a 28- and 12-gauge as long as Im shooting bismuth or tungsten. It all has to do with recoil; the less a gun kicks the more we enjoy shooting it and the more we enjoy shooting a gun the better we hit with it. Side-by-side guns can be made very light, too. I had brought my 28-gauge Red Label and my favorite load for itFederals premium ounce of copper-plated 7 s. Most of his writings, tests, and musings maintained a general rule: the 28-gauge always did better than it should have. Published Feb 21, 2018 8:25 PM EST. Mar 31, 2021. Its measured by shooting at a large, fast-moving paper target. The 28 gauge kept right on truckin at 40 yards. The light weight and easy swinging ability appear to make me a better and even quicker shot. The test referred to in the article is a test Bob Brister did that he presents in his book Shotgunning: The Art and Science. After shooting it, I have to say I do, too. The SA lineup places the safety at the rear of the trigger group. Unique editorial written exclusively for premium members. Shot strings werent any shorter, either. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. The 410 is technically not a gauge, rather a measurement of the bore in hundredths of an inch. Under neither of those definitions is the 28 gauge is square. 28 ga is typically 3/4 oz of shot.and it gives you an effective pattern just as good as a 12ga or 20ga. Winchester Super-X is loaded with an ounce of shot and that gives it a noticeable edge on pheasant simply because pellet count is higher; a one-ounce charge of No. 5 shot (213 pellets). Unlike some things that look better on paper than in the field, I find this to be quite true. Therefore, the 28-gauge shotgunner wanting to maximize his or her game for large birds especially beyond 35 yards will select factory loads containing hard, high-density nontoxic pellets and/or handload them. For that same load in the 28 gauge, you can expect to pay about $8.39 per shell. Also nice to carry if one is in the field [sorry, the alders] for the day The 12-gauge was not part of the study. We will talk about string theory later. 5 shot (149 pellets) through a Mossberg SA-28. Matthew Every Go Premium to recieve the follwing benefits: Already a subscriber? This is a high brass Express Extra Long Range load with 3/4 ounce of #6 or #7 1/2 shot at a MV of 1295 fps. Federal's single 28 gauge offering for the hunter is a Premier high brass 3/4 ounce load at a MV of 1295 fps. Weight savings arent limited to the guns. William Harnden Foster defined the grouse gun as the one that a certain hunter will find most pleasant to carry to the spot where a grouse is to be shot at, and there prove most efficient when the shot is made., Weight is a key factor in that basic definition. Does the 28-gauge shotgun pattern better than any other gauge? One of the best things the 28-gauge gun has going for it is something it lacks: recoil. This variation happens in three chokes related to the 12-gauge, as you will see in the skeet II and modified chokes. A representative for another large manufacturer told me the company had done some testing of the 28 gauge around pattern efficiency versus bore diameter, and concluded there was no technical superiority of the 28 gauge over anything other than the .410. Shot size and material will make a difference, as bigger shot and less dense material will affect the packing density, or how well the shot stacks in the wad. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. I went back to the 25 yard mark and loaded the upper barrel with the modified choke. That said, it wasnt that bad once we got used to it. The gun sports a distinctive bronze receiver and is available in both 28-inch and 26-inch barrel lengths. Major ammo makers report that the 28 gauge has become increasingly popular over the last decade, showing a steady increase in demand, and that has led gun makers to offer more models in 28 gauge. #7 1/2 is probably a pretty good compromise for shooting most upland game and #9 gives the pattern density to break clay targets at reasonable ranges. But some patterns were so wide, they hit other targetsone scoring a kill shot with a pellet in the adjacent gobblers head. Info below. But, perhaps surprisingly, it has proven to be quite effective on both upland game and clay targets. The 2-bore, 4-bore, 14-bore, 24-bore, and the .360 (smaller than the .410) also existed in the mix. That translated into 85 percent and 88 percent respectively. They are about the same weight, though the 410 has a longer barrel, making it a bit more cumbersome. BOSS makes copper-plated bismuth shotshells, and its founder Brandon Cereke is not surprised that smaller gauges are increasing in popularity. Home Firearms and Shooting Shotguns 28-Gauge: The Exception of the Sub-Gauge Shotgun, A.J. Although many people refer to a oz 28 ga load as square, by definition it is not. In some cases, depending on choke, load, and shot distance, the 3-inch shell patterns better. Its also a major reason why sub-gauges like the 28 are viable duck guns now. Shot sizes 6, 7 1/2, and 8 are the choices. Complete access to a library of digital back issues spanning years of Gun Dog magazine. They dont need the pellet capacity or charge weight a 12-gauge round is capable of holding. Tungsten is 56 percent denser than lead, and though it cannot be safely shot through the older guns, it is a most effective duck killer. For pattern density, the 28 gauge more than doubled what the 410 can do. Im looking for the right gunsmith in New Brunswick or Nova Scotia to take a look at it. Exclusive bird dog training videos presented by Gun Dog experts. Popular opinion holds that 28-gauge guns for flushing birds should weigh between 5-1/2 and six pounds, while some prefer a bit more weight for guns used for skeet and pass shooting. Thanks again, Fellow Griff fanatic. With the patterns on paper, we added the number of pellets that hit within a 10-inch circle for each target and averaged them up for a score at 30, 40, and 50 yards. John Gordon People smarter than me have pointed out that all shotgun ballistics apply except when talking the 28-gauge. It carries like a 410, kicks less than a 20, and hits like a 12. Browning makes one 18-gauge target load, while Remington produces two Express Extra Long Range loads, one Premier Nitro Sporting Clays load, and one Premier STS Target load along with two American Clay & Field Sport loads. Listen to more articles onApple|Google|Spotify|Audible. Everything I have heard about the Hatfields is the 28ga is usually a decent gun. Thank you for the kind words. Are 3.5-inch shells actually more effective? Although many people refer to a oz 28 ga load as square, by definition it is not. For the 12-gauge, I used a Browning Auto-5, shooting a 1-ounce 2-inch load of No. But I will say that engineers and technicians who test ammunition for the major shotshell manufacturers learned long ago that all else being equal, the effective range of any shotshell load is increased by five yards for each 18-ounce its shot charge is increased. The 28 gauge showed signs of taking the lead right off the bat. Both have 26-inch barrels and weigh precisely 512 pounds. Even after patterning the guns and seeing good results on paper at longer distances, that often did not translate into dead ducks afield. He soon discovered a love for filmmaking, particularly the challenge of capturing ruffed grouse with a camera, which led to the award-winning Project Upland film series. Kindred Hearts Dolls 18 Bicycle and Helmet. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. Not surprisingly, I did notice that the light 34 ounce load did not fill the 30 inch circle and there was one hole in the pattern. We shot each gun three times at turkey-patterning targets at two different distancesonce at 30 yards and again at 40 yards. Both shells would be devastating to turkeys at 30 yards. Target loads have the singular virtue of reduced recoil compared to the higher velocity hunting loads. !" some of you might ask.. watch the video for more info! The .410 lagged behind by a large gap at 0.37 percent and the 16-gauge just ahead at 14.57 percent. He started collecting guns on his 18th birthday and eventually found his passion for side-by-side shotguns, inspiring him to travel the world to meet the people and places from which they come. No matter what you call it, the 410 is a favorite of small-game hunters, and with the right ammo, its a great option for youngsters chasing long beards. Its also a pound heavier. Hit a bird with the pattern core and. 4 or 5 lead. Its complicated. Your email address will not be published. Were splitting hairs here, as both the 410 and 28 gauge will kill turkeys deader than dead at 30 yards, but the winner is the 28 gauge. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. The 28-gauge has made a come back in duck hunting. Forgive me if you're a pump gun fan because this list is heavy with double-barrel and semi-automatic actionsthe best platforms for this wonderful sub-gauge, in my opinion. TSS 28-gauge loads captured the attention of waterfowlers who wanted a little less kick, and manufacturers started making 28-gauge duck guns with 3-inch chambers. A six-pound 28-gauge shotgun pushing a ounce load of lead at 1,200 feet per second (fps) generates less than 13 foot pounds of recoil energy, which is considerably less than the level considered to be the maximum most shooters can comfortably tolerate. 9 TSS shot is roughly equivalent to No. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. Out of three shots, the 410 averaged 160 hits in a 10-inch Circle. Then we decided to push things a bit and shoot at 50 yards. I can think of no guns I like better for hot-barrel dove shooting than a Weatherby Athena over-under and a Winchester Model 12 pump gun. Every year I try to get to Argentina for some incredible dove shooting and the very best combination I have come up with for that is a 12 gauge Krieghoff Model 32 over-under with Briley 28 gauge tubes. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. But gun and ammo companies dont put a bunch of time and money behind a shotgun shell if they dont think its going to workor if they think hunters wont want it. There is, he said, no magic in the 28 gauge.. For years Federal offered a 1 ounce magnum load in 28 gauge. Sign In There are 262 #7 1/2 shot in a 3/4 ounce load, but only 169 #6 pellets. And how has it changed over the last 100+ years of shotgunning science? When I asked the engineers at Federal to test the 28 gauges efficiency against the other bores, what they found instead was an almost linear relationship between bore size and pattern efficiency. Michael Dickerson 28 gauge guns typically have light recoil, pattern well, and point like a dream. Or, if youre talking about blackpowder, it means equal volumes of powder and shot. Developed for high-volume dove shooting, the Cordoba is duck hunter friendly thanks to the ComforTech stock, which includes a gel cheekpiece and recoil pad. 28 Gauge vs 410: Ammo Price and Availability. The 28 is not the gauge for large size shot, as a limited number of pellets can be accommodated in the standard 3/4 ounce load. All loads are using either steel powder or 800x with TPS wads and load data from Ballistic products ITX 13 manual. Larger gauges generally have the advantage of being loaded with and putting more shot into the pattern, thereby having a greater effective range. We started out offering only 12- and 20-gauge in regular production, Cerecke said. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. One expert calculated the effects of shooting a 12 gauge in a 100-target competition with 1-1/8 ounce loads and concluded that, by the end, you will have soaked up nearly a ton of cumulative recoil energy. For a 410 loaded with Apex #9.5s, youll pay around $6.19 per shell. For example, No. To me, this is the load to use if you're just looking to make a 40yd 28ga duck load. If youreextremelysensitive to recoil, that might be something to consider. 117 Likes, 0 Comments - @fattestknits on Instagram: "CALL FOR TESTERS: #REPOST @lilykatemakes TEST KNITTERS NEEDED Another one ready for." The clear winner at 40 yards is the 28 gauge. All proved effective. | If youre looking to make the switch to a 28, here are three good options: Manufactured in Turkey, the SA-28 is offered in a blued 26-inch barrel (with vent rib) and receiver with a walnut stock and fore-end. Also developed a crack in the stock . Appreciate this hard info. On a recent hunting trip, three of us toted 28s of various makes and models. 7.5 through five. In the past, semi-auto shotguns often weighed a little more than other designs, but thats not the case today. The 28-gauge averaged 128 pellets inside a 30-inch circle at 35 yards; the 12-gauge averaged 188 pellets at the same distance. Loading a 28-gauge load up to 1 ounce will offend puristsbut it will put more pellets on your target. Here's a look at how the 28 (left) patterned versus the 12. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. The 410 averaged 67 hits in a 10-inch circle at 40 yardslikely still enough to kill a turkey. Ron Spomer. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. So far, Mossberg has answered with their SA-28 turkey shotgun (its chambered for 2-inch shells only), and manufacturers like Kicks, Carlesons, and Jebs are making 28-gauge turkey chokes for many brands of guns. There, we will find a much different spread of gauges than one would today. While we had to use binoculars to spot our 410 patterns from the bench, we could see our 28 gauge patterns with the naked eye. And it still holds true in general for Briley and Trulock chokes in my semi-autos. As an owner of several 28-gauge shotguns, I could not agree more with the author. That's a good amount for a duck load, especially one that you limit to 39 yards. But modern shotshell construction adds in the factor of shotcups. A six-pound 28-gauge shotgun pushing a ounce load of lead at 1,200 feet per second (fps) generates less than 13 foot pounds of recoil energy, which is considerably less than the level considered to be the maximum most shooters can comfortably tolerate. When she informed me several years ago that her 16-gauge double was no longer fun to shoot, I suggested that before shopping for a new gun she shoot sporting clays with several of mine in order to get some idea of what she was looking for. All rights reserved. Almost 10 percent of upland hunters preferred the 28-gauge to other gauges, making it the fourth most popular gauge overall. Learn how your comment data is processed. We wanted to find two of the exact same turkey shotguns and loads to test these shells. In fact, the 28 gauge's .550 bore is much closer in size to the 20 gauge's .615 than it is to the .410 diameter of the-duh-.410, which would be a 67.5 gauge. When it comes to upland game species, the 28-gauge is most popular among bobwhite quail hunters, followed by ruffed grouse and woodcock hunters. 6 bismuth shot to be just the ticket for that. 181K views 4 years ago Discussing some of the differences in the .410 bore and 28 gauge shotguns and shooting some patterns with #6 birdshot hunting loads. The selection of guns made in 28 gauge is somewhat limited. Where the 28 has a disadvantage is in pellet size offerings. There is no law against using #8 target loads on the smaller species of upland birds at moderate range, where they have proven quite effective. Efficiency was calculated by the number of pellets on target divided by the total shell pellet count. The somewhat unusual #8 1/2 size shot has a pellet count of 373 in a 3/4 ounce load. 8's and 7-1/2s dis almost as good, not really enough to worry about. People often tell me they wish they had a 28-gauge shotgun, but the guns are too expensive. 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