Bob Peters
Well-known member
It's not "more is better" for me. It would be easy to shoot a bigger shell than needed. I've never heard anyone knowledgeable suggest using a 3.5" shell for pheasants, and really 3.5" shells seem to be losing popularity across the board. I was just genuinely curious why people choose to hunt with a 28. Thanks for all the replies. I will say comparing a whippy 20 you don't shoot well with a 28 that has better balance doesn't really change the debate. Larger gauge will never make up for poor fit and/or balance.
If you can shoot an ounce of lead it seems the 28 is a good gun. If you're forced to use larger pellets (non-lead) then subgauge really suffers. Layup shots are never in question. You could grass a bird with a half-ounce of #9s at close range. If you tickle one at 35 yards and your next shot is 45 yards, what's best then?
If you can shoot an ounce of lead it seems the 28 is a good gun. If you're forced to use larger pellets (non-lead) then subgauge really suffers. Layup shots are never in question. You could grass a bird with a half-ounce of #9s at close range. If you tickle one at 35 yards and your next shot is 45 yards, what's best then?
