welshwarrior Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Ok my old 410 SBS has now died and is unlike to be resurrected So i went to the local shop and they have a Webley and Scott 28 Bore O/U multi choke NE etc. I looks the part like a 'proper' gun and can let my kid shoot it in a few years. What are peoples views of these little guns. I will let my kid learn with it but until then use it when walking the dog and the odd bit of rough shooting and limited clays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Ok my old 410 SBS has now died and is unlike to be resurrected So i went to the local shop and they have a Webley and Scott 28 Bore O/U multi choke NE etc. I looks the part like a 'proper' gun and can let my kid shoot it in a few years. What are peoples views of these little guns. I will let my kid learn with it but until then use it when walking the dog and the odd bit of rough shooting and limited clays. So i take it your wife has had the baby mate? even less time out with the gun :lol: Congratulations Anyway back to the subject,dont know much about the 28g however im sure its a more than capable guage went out pigeon shooting last week with t33 and some of the shots he pulled off with his .410 were crackers,i think a lot of these smaller calibres are wrongly underestimated if your on the bird they are certainely enough gun to kill cleanly as long as you keep it sensible The only down side is the cost of shells and availability BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted July 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 She has not dropped yet days to do worse than waiting for R&R on tour. 410 has worked well for me 28 throws the same load or larger so happy it will kill if I do my bit. Just not heard much about the Webleys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian28 Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Always wanted a 28 bore bought one cant believe how low the recoil is. Now loading shells myself, opened a commercial shell dam poor wads loose in bore would drop right through [fibre wad] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage 100 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 She has not dropped yet days to do worse than waiting for R&R on tour. 410 has worked well for me 28 throws the same load or larger so happy it will kill if I do my bit. Just not heard much about the Webleys Big problem with a 28 is that you will shoot it and fall in love with it super little caliber. Chris and I both shoot our driven days with a 28, they handle and kill so well. Pick the the right cartridge and they will kill even the best of the West countries premier drive's birds Do not under estimate this super little calibre. As to the Webley for the money they are ok try and find a nice second hand one as you are going to chop the stock to fit junior, nice to save the Vat and dealer profit. Best Regards Sage. Take care and keep your head down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolk52 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 I shoot a 28 bore quite a lot and as has already been stated the only downfall to them is the price of the cartridges. I am looking into reloading for mine but it certainly is a sweet little gun and if you do your part it will certainly do it's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted July 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Thanks Guys I think I'll get it it is second hand but does not look used!! What cartrigdes are you all using? CLA coming up I'll buy them there more choice. Big problem with a 28 is that you will shoot it and fall in love with it super little caliber. Chris and I both shoot our driven days with a 28, they handle and kill so well. Pick the the right cartridge and they will kill even the best of the West countries premier drive's birds Do not under estimate this super little calibre. As to the Webley for the money they are ok try and find a nice second hand one as you are going to chop the stock to fit junior, nice to save the Vat and dealer profit. Best Regards Sage. Take care and keep your head down. Sage- you mean I'll be getting you to chop the stock for me!! Have you got a stand at the CLA? be nice for me and all the PW people to meet you face to face. ATB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 For high birds use express 28gm 5's. Normal game / pigeons / clay Most other manufacturers do a 23 - 26 gm loads in clay and game shot size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Just to add my son has the W&S 410 jr and they done the same gun in 28g with a full size stock. Is this the model? The build quality could not even be described as baikal quality (think more along the lines of a Kalashnikov shotgun held together with garden string.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted July 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Just to add my son has the W&S 410 jr and they done the same gun in 28g with a full size stock. Is this the model? The build quality could not even be described as baikal quality (think more along the lines of a Kalashnikov shotgun held together with garden string.) Mark Have you had issues or is it just agriculteral? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stavvy Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Big problem with a 28 is that you will shoot it and fall in love with it super little caliber. Chris and I both shoot our driven days with a 28, they handle and kill so well. Pick the the right cartridge and they will kill even the best of the West countries premier drive's birds Do not under estimate this super little calibre. As to the Webley for the money they are ok try and find a nice second hand one as you are going to chop the stock to fit junior, nice to save the Vat and dealer profit. Best Regards Sage. Take care and keep your head down. You haven't got time to be on here what with 64 guns to do and several driven days to decide on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeker Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 looking in the cupboard I have mostly Eley VIP 24gm , plus a mix of RC 15 gm, some Express 19s and a few Bognahi 21s (noisy and a bit rough). For heavier loads I use the 12 with 21/24 of 28 gms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddogfox Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 I love the 28 gauge. I have a benelli in a 28 and they are sweet to shot. I have shot a lot of pigeons over decoys and have never felt under gunned when my mate is next to me using a 12 gauge. I would use 21 to 24 gram loads that is what a 28 is for and more than enought for pigeons over decoys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcw65 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 I only use 21 gram of 6s and have never had any problems with that load,if want anything more i use 28 gram in the 20 bore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Mark Have you had issues or is it just agriculteral? Not at all, in fact I think they are well worth the money, but a mile from browning beretta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willy1 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 I've got an Investarm 28b O/U and have been using Gamebore 16gms No 6 for rabbits and squirrels, and Saga 21gms No 6 for pigeons, does the job well, lovely to shoot ,very little recoil,plus light to carry around. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage 100 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 You haven't got time to be on here what with 64 guns to do and several driven days to decide on.... Thanks about reminding me about my work load you ******, this is one of the few unwind things I do. And I think you can confirm my 28 gauge kills well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted July 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Great thanks guys I'm going to try the gun tonight and see how it goes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted July 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 Ok I've shot the gun and it shoots nicely for a lower end gun but it killed clays happily. My only concern is it only has 70mm chambers will I be able to get these bigger loads ie 28 gram in 2 3/4 inch cases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 My only concern is it only has 70mm chambers will I be able to get these bigger loads ie 28 gram in 2 3/4 inch cases Isnt shooting 28g out of a 28G missing the point? Shoot a 12? I could only find one 28g load in 28G and it was Gamebore at JC Pure Gold 28g of No5 shot in plastic! 24g 21g etc are available in 2 3/4" carts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted July 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 I would the ablity to fire the big loads if I need most of my shooting with will be 21g. I think it's a bit like having a car that can do 150 MPH even tho i don't go over 80. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Isnt shooting 28g out of a 28G missing the point? Shoot a 12? I could only find one 28g load in 28G and it was Gamebore at JC Pure Gold 28g of No5 shot in plastic! 24g 21g etc are available in 2 3/4" carts. Not at all. If you shoot a 21g cartridge through a 12 why are you not using a 16 or even a 20. A 28 is light to carry, slimline, fast moving, low recoil (even with 28g load). Express and Winchester do a 28/28 load, although you will need to remortgage your house to buy the winnies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted July 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 I've found some more info on the web and most of the 28g 28 bore shells seem are 2 3/4 inch so I'll be going to the shop this morning. In my eye the gun is light and fast handleing so when I'm walking and going to shoot 3 to 5 shots on a walk it is ideal the 12 is just to heavy, I used a 410 before this, so the 28 will be plenty of gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 er, the 28 gauge didnt succum to the Magnumitus. in the past the 3" loads were created, but they didnt sell and were ditched. why oh why, would you want to shoot an ounce out of one of those? the 28 is perfect for 21gram and 18gram loads. dont get too hung up on shooting ounces. its a perfectly fine bird gun, thats why its stuck around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willy1 Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 I bought my 28b in order to use lighter loads, I really can't see the point in using 28gm loads in these shotguns,it's suprising what a 16 or 21 gm load will do. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.