shoot31 Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 HI im new too these forums and would like your thoughts on my question please.....ive shot from the age of 7 im now 27"well in a few days lol....i would like to buy a new beretta and im toying with the idea of buying a 687 silver pigeon 5 in 28 gauge..will this be any good for decoying/roost shooting? i also shoot pheasant and woodcock but mainly pigeons on rape and stuble....ive always shot a 12 gauge up until now"well still do......my thoughts on the 28 bore will be a joy too shoot,wel i hope so anyway..thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 It will do all the things you have mentioned but the cost of cartridges will be a lot higher than for the 12g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Fox Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 Our shoot captain shoots 28 - and very effectively as well. Bare in mind, are you a average shot or a very good one? I think You have to be a very good shot to shoot 28, it is as effective as a 12, of that there is no doubt, it will kill, and kill well if you are upto it. I have often thought about going down that road, but if I am honest, after using one a couple of times I am not quite good enough. Great caliber though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 Why not split the difference and buy a 20gauge Still a nice light little gun but more versatile and a much better selection of ammo available. Probably more saleable if you decide to sell too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot31 Posted December 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 HI GUYS.....thnx for all your thoughts,i have been too my local gun shop today and have upgraded my gun to a perenia 3 game scene 30 inch multi choke...nice gun...will be out doing the roost and decoying this week,cant wait lol thnx again guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retromlc Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 HI GUYS.....thnx for all your thoughts,i have been too my local gun shop today and have upgraded my gun to a perenia 3 game scene 30 inch multi choke...nice gun...will be out doing the roost and decoying this week,cant wait lol thnx again guys didn't work out for you then as it's in the for sale section? I was at a my local syndicate clay shoot today and half were using 20 bores,the winner used a 20b beretta auto.I would be tempted to get a 20bore myself but I shoot well with the A400 so am quite happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddogfox Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 Hi I use a 12bore and a 28 bore for pigeon and have never felt at any disadvantage using a 28 on pigeons over decoys. The only problem is the cost of cartridges. I my self do not worry at is moment as I have been getting a god price for my pigeons and it is Covering my cost on cartridges. The 28 is a sweet gauge to use on pigeons and I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot31 Posted December 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 i upgraded from a 28inch to now a 30inch which i prefer as ive always had 30inch barells,much slower swing and more pointable"for me anyway lol....most of my shooting is pigeons but i do shoot pheasant and woodcock.....yes my other gun which is grade 1 is on here forsale as the two guns cost well over 3 grand so need sum funds back and obviously dont need two guns....i love it where i am coz we have wild boar and lots of dear here which my uncle shoots,that is good fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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