MR. BROWN Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Have in recent times only been involved / interested in 12 Gauge guns ...... I have a line on a gorgeous Beretta Guibileo 28 gauge with 28" tubes. I want it, but would like to be assured that 28s will still be 'viable' versus, just a useless toy regarding sporting clays. I have absolutely zero experience with 28s and none of my shooting pals use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 I doubt your be a serious threat to many /anyone to be honest ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 They are light and fast. It's shell availability that will scupper you and cost. Barring that it's doable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkey Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 I have 2 28s a Remington 1100 and a bsa over /under I use 21 gram shells and never feel I'm under gunned the yanks use 28s a lot especially at skeet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wb123 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Given 21g from a 12 is more than enough I doubt (ignoring financial considerations) the same 21g from a 28 would be significantly different. You might want to look into reloading though if you plan on using it much and dont have very deep pockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR. BROWN Posted May 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Yes, reloading would be almost mandatory given 28 gauge ammo is double the price of 12 gauge. Fellow shooters who once reloaded 12 gauge, have mostly sold their reloading gear due to high price of lead shot and relatively low price of 12 gauge ammunition. But, considering a lesser amount of shot will be required for 28 gauge shells ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 Finding cartridges in standard clay sizes is the biggest problem theyr'e nearly always game carts, with game cart prices. Gamebore do a skeet cartridge and Eley did a number seven but not always available. If serious start reloading for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 I use a 28 for game and occasional clays. Given I do not use heavy loads in a 12, 24-28 gms, I am throwing the same charges in both guns. I have never felt under gunned and love using a lighter gun. If you can try before you buy I strongly recommend it as they are not for everyone. Some very good comments on cartridge dost as they are extortionate in comparison with 12 in the same load so that alone may put you off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeker Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 (edited) When I last shot clays with a 12 I used mainly 21 (and ocasionally 24) gram loads. For the 28 I use mainly 21 (and occasionally 18 and 24) gram loads. Availability being a factor, so shop around. A quick look as JustCartriges showed a choice of 28 gauge 21/24 gram cartridges at £260-300 per 1000 in a range of shot sizes 7 to 9, there are other suppliers and slightly lower prices. So compare these prices with what you pay per 1000 for your chosen 12 bore clay cartridges, then decided if 28 running costs are for you and if reloading is viable. As said already all the clays won't know the make or calibre of the gun that fired the shot that broke them. Edited May 5, 2018 by seeker grammatical inexactitude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR. BROWN Posted May 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 Am going to a big 5 stand shoot tomorrow. I'm laying a bet with myself, that every gun will be a 12 gauge, so probably zero opportunity to try a 28 gauge; will probably struggle to find someone who owns a 28 Gauge ! ( one of the reasons I'm drawn to a 28 - something different ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 A bloke in our syndicate has just bought a Baikel 28 for his youngest two children and wife for the occasional shot next season. He’s not too bothered about the cost of cartridges as it will only be used for game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 I now shoot 410 almost exclusively and to be honest never find myself undergunned. Just put the target in the middle of the pattern and job done. I am shooting a 'pretend' driven day next week and will be shooting the 410. I shot 24 days driven last season and the gun faired equal with any of the 20s and 12s present. You will enjoy shooting the 28 gauge and watching the jaws drop. For clays if cost is a situation then reloading will be the way to go. I only reload fibre because I cannot find a good fibre 410 shell on the market. Have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 I have a Webley and Scott 928 left handed bought for my son and he loves it. Yes cartridges are costly but it’s got him to the next level of clay shooting and does the 28 break clays? Hell yes, he’s using 14g carts and manages to do really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 You’ll not win a world championships with a 28b but they are a lot of fun if you can shoot them well. Yes they break clays not as well as a 12 bore but good enough for fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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