Mr grumpy Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 I'm toying with the idea of a 28 bore o/u.would like something under 6 pounds in weight and not too budget in terms of quality. Any thoughts on gun type and best loads etc would be appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modafinale Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 Home loading or bought cartridges ? mine is a beretta silver pigeon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr grumpy Posted August 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 Bought cartridges.my beretta 20 weighs 6 pounds,but,the 28's seem to weigh the same or more.would want a true sized action too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 I have shot a number of 28 gauge over the years and currently have Caesar Guerini maxum but that is heavier than you have asked about. A super little gun if you can get one is the Macnab highlander made by B Rizzini or any of their own guns I know they are budget but both Kofs and Yiditz are worth a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulinlincs Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 I bought a Kofs 28g as a bit of fun really. Very pleased with it. Plus side I use it on clays and never had such good scores. I use Fiochi 24G 7.5s. Since buying it I haven't used my 12g. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 I have a Lincoln and for the money don’t think you can beat it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 (edited) A gun on a shoot I was in had a 28 bore Browning O/U. It had to go back on a number of times for failing to fire the second barrel. So IMHO I'd be certain that if you are using standard 28 bore loads (what now some consider "light" loads) that there is enough "oomph" in them to fire an inertia trigger system if the O/U you are looking to buy uses such a mechanism. Edited August 30, 2020 by enfieldspares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butchdickason Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 I Bought a Bettensolli Silver Evo 28 gauge a few weeks ago and have found no fault with it, good value for the money in my opinion. It is heavier than the 6lb you are after but worth a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 (edited) Another vote for the KOFS - super little gun, light as a feather - I use 23g no6 Hull High Pheasant in mine, recoil is barely noticeable and it seems to do the job on pigeons at 35 yards if you do your bit. If you did decide to buy one of the Turkish offerings avoid buying blind as some have awful stocks while others are very good. Weight is a gnats lunch box over 6lbs. Edited August 30, 2020 by bruno22rf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 Look up the weight of the gun and carts you want to use. Seems to be lots of people lately buying 28 and 20 bores... then shooting big for calibre loads through them. If I wanted a 28 I’d buy one on a purposely made 28 action, not a 20 bore action with 28 barrels. Would you be better off with a light weight 20 bore etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 The nicest sxs 28 bore I've handled was a Rizzini, colour case hardened action was a lovely thing. Beretta 28bores are on a 20bore action, good if you buy a two barrel 20 & 28 set. I'd be looking at dedicated 28 bore actions, if you want over and under look at the Ceasar Guerini, I've only heard good thing about the smaller bore guns they make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 1 hour ago, figgy said: The nicest sxs 28 bore I've handled was a Rizzini, colour case hardened action was a lovely thing. Beretta 28bores are on a 20bore action, good if you buy a two barrel 20 & 28 set. I'd be looking at dedicated 28 bore actions, if you want over and under look at the Ceasar Guerini, I've only heard good thing about the smaller bore guns they make. Not sure all beretta are on a twenty bore action they made one a number of year’s ago I believe that model was the white wing although it maybe unavailable now as a new gun or possibly on a alloy action also heard good reports on the small bore ceaser Guerini models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swan40 Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 (edited) Chapuis-arme with double triggers and straight hand stock one of the most pretty guns I have seen for the price. A fine well proportioned gun for normal loads 21 grams. I have a 12 and like it a lot once I added a bit of weight to the stock . Their customer service is not up to much in my experience do not expect a reply to any emails but the gun has been fine. Edited August 31, 2020 by swan40 add Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 5 hours ago, Old farrier said: Not sure all beretta are on a twenty bore action they made one a number of year’s ago I believe that model was the white wing although it maybe unavailable now as a new gun or possibly on a alloy action also heard good reports on the small bore ceaser Guerini models That's right I have a beretta 28 and it is on a small scale action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 11 minutes ago, button said: That's right I have a beretta 28 and it is on a small scale action 😊👍👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 My Lincoln is 28 bore action not 20 bore with 28 bore barrels it’s nice and slim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 11 hours ago, Mr grumpy said: Bought cartridges.my beretta 20 weighs 6 pounds,but,the 28's seem to weigh the same or more.would want a true sized action too You should be able to find something decent and near your weight spec'. My Beretta 20 weighs in at 5lb 4oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 2 hours ago, swan40 said: Chapuis-arme with double triggers and straight hand stock one of the most pretty guns I have seen for the price. A fine well proportioned gun for normal loads 21 grams. I have a 12 and like it a lot once I added a bit of weight to the stock . Their customer service is not up to much in my experience do not expect a reply to any emails but the gun has been fine. Just to be fair, that's not my experience. They were absolutely superb and even arranged for me to have the French spec' stock fitted to my obviously export model - it seems we're a different shape to the French, except for me that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 28g browning cynergy with express 25g #6. I would think it’s just above 6lb. When I swap to my miroku 12g with 30-32g loads, I’m surprised how much more recoil is felt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 I have two friends who each have McNab Hlghlander 28 Bores. Each weighs 5lb 14oz. with 30 inch barrels. I have used both and they are very easy to shoot with. Both have been faultless for over ten years. One is used regularly for high Welsh pheasants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 Try one with short barrels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 3 hours ago, wymberley said: You should be able to find something decent and near your weight spec'. My Beretta 20 weighs in at 5lb 4oz. Not being funny/awkward, but could you check that weight again please? Just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 31 minutes ago, London Best said: Not being funny/awkward, but could you check that weight again please? Just curious. As it's you, I will, but the clue is S56E. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 Here: https://auctions.holtsauctioneers.com/asp/fullCatalogue.asp?salelot=S2020+++5119+&refno=++152620&saletype= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 15 minutes ago, wymberley said: As it's you, I will, but the clue is S56E. Fair to say that like me it's put on weight. I checked when I bought it, but since then it's had a 1" Decelerator recoil pad fitted/added and has gained a couple of ounces. It has 26.5" barrels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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