28 ga shotguns

[pacecars]

Do any of you use a 28 shotgun for hunting? I have used them on Turkeys with TSS and dove with field loads. I got rid of the Franchi 48-AL and am down to just a Yildiz O/U (cheap but surprisingly well made) but really want another auto. I am looking at the Benelli SBE3 and Ethos or a Beretta A400. Anyone have any experience with any of these even if in another gauge? After handling them I am really leaning toward the SBE3

[45MAN]

WHY DID YOU GET RID OF YOUR FRANCHI? I REALLY LIKE MY FRANCHI 28 ga. AUTOLOADER

[ericp]

I have a FAIR Iside SxS 28ga. It's a delight walking long miles looking for partridge and woodcock with bismuth handloads. Have no experience with any autoloaders newer than an 1100.

Eric

[leftysixgun]

An yes! A 28ga shotgun is the “38spl” of shotguns as far as recoil and use. VERY effective and easy on you, but a bit expensive to buy these days. I still want one.

[pacecars]

Oct 16, 2024 18:59:05 GMT -5 45MAN said:

WHY DID YOU GET RID OF YOUR FRANCHI? I REALLY LIKE MY FRANCHI 28 ga. AUTOLOADER

A friend wanted it for his kids so I sold it to him. They still use it so he doesn’t want to sell it back to me. It is a heck of a gun, it is a Ducks Unlimited Deluxe version. If I could find another one I would probably buy it.

[boxhead]

I have owned a couple, SxS and O/U, and saw nothing that my 20's delivered better with cheaper ammunition so they went down the road.

[potatojudge]

I have a Benelli Ultralight in 28 gauge at just under 5 lbs.

It's pretty sweet.

I imagine another half pound in a SBE3 wouldn't make much difference, unless it's in the end of the barrel to help with the swing.

I think the trick to using a 28 is either load your own or stockpile it deep when you find a good deal.

20 and 16 gauge aren't especially cheap at the moment either, so anything smaller than 12 ga is gonna cost you.

[kevshell]

For the money the Browning Model 12 20 gauge or 28 gauge is absolutely fantastic. It's not what you asked for but I love that platform.

[gregs]

Got a couple of tubed stack barrels (skeet n sporting guns) and almost bought a Beretta 686 in 28 (small receiver).

Never tried a 28ga Jamomatic. You won't get a quicker re-set than a stack or sxs shotty. I'm also rounder than I used to be and trying to find 28 hulls is paramount with shooting this gauge. I reload them until I'm missing a petal in the crimp. Universal is my powder of choice.

Recently picked up a Tri Star 410 SXS 26" with chokes and EJECTORS.

[pacecars]

I have been picking up a couple of boxes of shells everytime I go to Walmart at ridiculously low prices. I hate That Walmart but can’t beat the price. I now have quite the stockpile

[singleaction]

I have some experience with a Montefeltro. Based on that, I’ve been lusting after an Ethos 12g. The Benelli system is just outstanding.

[reflex264]

My favorite shotgun is a 28 gauge LS frame 870 Express. When they came out I wouldn't pay the premium over the 12 and 20. Years later I decided I couldn't live without one. I started hunting for one but they are scarce. I found a brand new one 10 years after they quite making them. I payed through the nose for it. I have killed doves, turkeys and ducks with it. A joy to shoot and carry. I have a n extra barrel with the rem choke for turkeys. Just an awesome gun.

[gregs]

Jeez, for the price Remington 28ga 870s are going for grab a Beretta 686 in 28 and be done. Wow.

[crazyhorse]

I have a Beretta 687 O/U and a Rem 870 in 28 gauge. I have always wanted a Ruger red Label in 28