28ga sxs

quail hound

quail hound

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Alright guys I value your opinions so let me know your thoughts. I'm looking for a 28ga sxs, single trigger, English stock (preferably). My price range is about 1000-2000$. What new or used guns would you suggest? I own a cz red head 20ga that I love, ran over a 1000 rounds through it in one season with no problems. I've heard disparaging things about cz's but I'm leaning toward a ringneck right now. Give it to me straight what would you buy in this price range?
 
I like the weatherby but 7 1/4lbs is a bit hefty for a 28ga.
 
There are still a few SKB model 385 28 ga SxS around, single trigger, English stock. I have one in 20 ga, weighs 6.5#, very nice quality. Paid $1800 for it NIB.
 
Wow great looking gun, but I looked on skb's web site and it seems that all the gauges are built on the same frame is this true? I want a small bore on appropriate size frame to carry when I'm hiking those long hilly miles chasing Ca quail.
 
quail hound said:
Wow great looking gun, but I looked on skb's web site and it seems that all the gauges are built on the same frame is this true? I want a small bore on appropriate size frame to carry when I'm hiking those long hilly miles chasing Ca quail.
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The 12 ga is one frame, and the 20 and 28 are both on the same smaller frame. That's the same as any other manufacturer. I don't think there's been a separate 28 ga frame since Parker went under 75 years ago.
 
jnormanh said:
The 12 ga is one frame, and the 20 and 28 are both on the same smaller frame. That's the same as any other manufacturer. I don't think there's been a separate 28 ga frame since Parker went under 75 years ago.
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That's not entirely true, some manufacturers still make gauge specific frames such as cz and fausti. I have held both 20 &28ga cz's and the difference in frame size is readily noticeable. I do like the skb but if I went that route I might just opt for the 20ga.
 
quail hound said:
That's not entirely true, some manufacturers still make gauge specific frames such as cz and fausti. I have held both 20 &28ga cz's and the difference in frame size is readily noticeable. I do like the skb but if I went that route I might just opt for the 20ga.
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Let me know if you decide to go for a 20. I'd like to sell mine. I've shot four rounds of skeet and a dozen quail with it. It's absolutely like new, not a mark on it. English stock, 26" barrels, 3" chambers, 5 choke tubes, in a very nice hard case. $1650 and I'll pay shipping to your FFL gun shop.
 
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