Shadowchaser Posted June 19, 2022 Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 I recently purchased a Beretta Xplor Action in 28 gauge after many months of dithering over whether or not to buy one. It's a cracking gun. So far used on rats and clays and it seems to bridge the gap between small vermin gun and potential rough shooting gun very well indeed. I know some say they're pointless or will become worthless with the steel situation but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. Until then I intend to enjoy shooting this really great gun/calibre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fellside Posted June 19, 2022 Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 32 minutes ago, Shadowchaser said: I recently purchased a Beretta Xplor Action in 28 gauge after many months of dithering over whether or not to buy one. It's a cracking gun. So far used on rats and clays and it seems to bridge the gap between small vermin gun and potential rough shooting gun very well indeed. I know some say they're pointless or will become worthless with the steel situation but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. Until then I intend to enjoy shooting this really great gun/calibre. Good for you - lovely caliber. Surprisingly capable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted June 19, 2022 Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 Which carts are you using ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted June 19, 2022 Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 Pre covid we had small bore driven days for .410 or 28. I used the latter and never felt under gunned. 21gm 6 did the business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowchaser Posted June 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 43 minutes ago, Ultrastu said: Which carts are you using ? I'm using Gamebore Regal in 25gr number 6 shot. They were the only 28 gauge shells my local shop had in stock when I bought the gun. Probably not ideal for clays but they did the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted June 19, 2022 Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 Great litle calibre and will do the job if you do. Most on here know that I am a 410 enthusiast and I have wiped the eye of a few 12 gauge shooters on driven days, tidying up behind. I don't know that make or model, but enjoy it and I am sure you will become hooked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowchaser Posted June 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 3 minutes ago, Walker570 said: Great litle calibre and will do the job if you do. Most on here know that I am a 410 enthusiast and I have wiped the eye of a few 12 gauge shooters on driven days, tidying up behind. I don't know that make or model, but enjoy it and I am sure you will become hooked. Yes I've seen your .410 appreciation in other topics. I know a chap who now shoots with a 28 gauge all the time due to age and injury. He said he never feels outgunned other than on the very odd target. In fact I've know him beat many a 12 gauge shooter (myself included). He's always been a good shot mind, but still it puts some us of to shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted June 19, 2022 Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 Fortunately I have reloaded for the last 50yrs, maybe a bit more, so loading bismuth for my 410 is not a problem. I am pretty confident that once the changeover becomes complete and it will, then non toxics will become available for all calibres. There again, there is a great deal of pleasure shooting your own 'brand'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowchaser Posted June 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 9 minutes ago, Walker570 said: Fortunately I have reloaded for the last 50yrs, maybe a bit more, so loading bismuth for my 410 is not a problem. I am pretty confident that once the changeover becomes complete and it will, then non toxics will become available for all calibres. There again, there is a great deal of pleasure shooting your own 'brand'. Interestingly both this Beretta and my Kofs .410 are proofed for steel. I imagined the Beretta would be, but not the budget gun. (In fact without looking I'm sure the Kofs is proofed for high performance steel shot). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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