Loading the Delightful 28 gauge - 3/4 oz. Magic

[Talyn]

Since the 28 gauge is well down the shotshell pecking order (below even the .410 but edging the 16) when shortages occur it will be among the last anyone rushes to produce. Shortages of low-demand shotshells like the 28 will be deeper and longer than high-demand 12-gauge trap loads or 3-inch 20s.

The 28 gauge has had a mixed history since its development in England in the 1800s, but for the past 30 years, the word “renaissance” has been applied more than any other. The 28 is enjoying a period of popularity never seen before; the darling of a class of hunters who proclaim it more “sporting,” as opposed to savages who insist on shooting a “meat gun” like the 12 gauge.

For about 50 years of its life – 1925 to 1975 – it was kept alive and largely confined to its own class of Skeet. Since then, it’s gradually gained fans as a hunting load, especially for quail and doves.

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[Musashi]

In addition to skeet, we use em for chukar and early season pheasant.

 

[Shibadog]

I never understood why the .410 was “the” entry shotgun for new shooters and the 28 was basically ignored. I learned on a .410 but a 2.0 would have made it a lot easier , but. In 1960 28’s were like unicorns-and ammo for them w as ever more rare.

 

[Bassbob]

When I was 9 I used a single shot 20 gauge for my first season. By the second I had a 311A in 12 gauge. The first rifle I ever shot was the 94 in 30-30 my dad bought me when I was 10 or 11. I don't think there was ever a .22 or a .410 in the house.

 

[Talyn]

I my .28 ga. O/U. for grouse.