fortune82 Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 Ive been toying with the idea of getting a 28 bore. Do any of you guys use one for general game shooting and pigeon shooting? What is the sort of price you pay for cartridges and does it really have the same sort of range as a 12 bore? Also what brand and weight of cartridges do you use? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornet 6 Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 I have been using a Miroku 28 bore for a while now, cartridges are more expensive, but still less than £50 per 350 Unless you use 28 gram loads, they tend to run about £7 per 25, but they are very effective out to sensible 12 bore range. Unfortunately due to various health reason I have not used it for a while, and it doesn't look like I will ever be able to use a shotgun properly again Neil. :unsure: PS: If you name was just fortune on another site you made an offer to buy it a couple of years back, I said no at the time, probably would now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 I have a browning cynergy 28g field gun which I only use for game.it's the best gun I have ever owned. Express 28g carts are good but over the top in price, they also shoot a very tight pattern. Eley (or gamebore) have a 24g load which are great and cheaper (about £1 more on average) per box than a quality 12g load. The pattern is good and a little more open. Load weight against the same 12 the range is 'no' different as the shot is the same size travelling at the same speed. Obviously a heavy 12 load will extend the range. The guns are light to carry and recoil difference is zero. Infact I think my 12 shooting 30-32g gives a bigger kick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune82 Posted September 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 I have been using a Miroku 28 bore for a while now, cartridges are more expensive, but still less than £50 per 350Unless you use 28 gram loads, they tend to run about £7 per 25, but they are very effective out to sensible 12 bore range. Unfortunately due to various health reason I have not used it for a while, and it doesn't look like I will ever be able to use a shotgun properly again Neil. :unsure: PS: If you name was just fortune on another site you made an offer to buy it a couple of years back, I said no at the time, probably would now. Sorry to hear you cant shoot any more. No it wanst me on another site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Fox Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 Two of the best shots on our syndicate use 28's - I have used them on small bore days and they are great killers, I would only swap from 12 & 20 if I was an exceptional shot and sadly Im not!!!! They are every bit as effective as 12/20 - just you have to really perform well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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