Guest Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 Hi, I’m looking into buying a 28 bore for myself. I have a Bettinsoli diamond x grade 12 bore but was wondering what 28 bores are out there of a similar value? £700-£800. What do folk recommend? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 Try and pick up a John Macnab Higlander. I shoot the side plate and it is a brilliant reliable gun. Not easy to find and do not mistake it for the low lander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 (edited) The yildiz can be bought for not a lot of money used in good condition. Try and find one on a true 28 bore action not a 20bore action with 28 bore barrels fitted as some makes are. Edited December 10, 2018 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haynes Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 Lincoln? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted December 11, 2018 Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 Just brought a lincoln on some models you get 50 quid back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted December 11, 2018 Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 13 hours ago, Dave at kelton said: Try and pick up a John Macnab Higlander. I shoot the side plate and it is a brilliant reliable gun. Not easy to find and do not mistake it for the low lander. Did they make the Highlander in 28 gauge ? My 20g Highlander is now my favourite gun to take for decoying, although I`ll be using my 16g Lincoln Prestige this afternoon for some roost shooting. If only the 16g Macnab Highlander was on a scaled down action (it`s based on a 12g action) and weighing less than the 7 lbs+ that they do. That would be my gun of choice, within my budget anyway ! OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted December 11, 2018 Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 Had a Webley and Scott 928 for a while my son used it. Although it’s not a true Webley it was a nice handling little gun and very reliable. Just changed it for the 20 bore equivalent the 920 to give a bit more cartridge flexibility for pigeon and game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fronty61 Posted December 11, 2018 Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 I use a Webley & Scott 928 for clays and vermin control/walked up game, weighs approx 6 lb with 28 inch barrels, spot on, can`t fault it. Check which of your multi-chokes suits your needs best, and enjoy ! After trying most ammo available, I find Lyalvale Express 21 gram #7 shot is the one for most jobs..perfect patterns ! If I use 25 or 28 gram, patterns break up, so LV Express, or Hull high Pheasant 23 gram, won`t let you down. After all that, I use a Lincoln Premier 20 gauge with 30 inch barrels, great gun, incredible value for money, and the 28 gauge version is just as good !!! These are working guns, never let me down, and ammo is almost half the weight and size when we`re doing distance..enjoy !!!! 35-45 yards all day long, clean kills is what we want... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dasher Posted December 11, 2018 Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 18 hours ago, figgy said: The yildiz can be bought for not a lot of money used in good condition. Try and find one on a true 28 bore action not a 20bore action with 28 bore barrels fitted as some makes are. And now even cheaper as they have dropped the price to match Kofs circa £495. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted December 11, 2018 Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 I had a Yildiz 28 bore there light and work but a bit too light and move very quickly. The Rizzini Artemis i handled when buying the Yildiz is a whole other league to handle but quite pricey. I would definitely look for a good used well balanced gun as it will be a joy to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted December 11, 2018 Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 7 hours ago, Old Boggy said: Did they make the Highlander in 28 gauge ? My 20g Highlander is now my favourite gun to take for decoying, although I`ll be using my 16g Lincoln Prestige this afternoon for some roost shooting. If only the 16g Macnab Highlander was on a scaled down action (it`s based on a 12g action) and weighing less than the 7 lbs+ that they do. That would be my gun of choice, within my budget anyway ! OB Yes I have the side plate deluxe a brilliant little gun with lovely woodwork. Have a twelve but don’t use it and sold my 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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