“Tag: 28 Gauge”

If you enjoy a small-bore shotgun for hunting and shooting you will be interested in the 28-gauge semi-automatic addition to the Mossberg International series.

A surprising number of shotgun manufacturers currently offer 28-gauge models—response to a renewed interest in hunting upland birds with the sub-gauge. Here are six of the best 28s on the market today.

The 28-gauge Ethos is a quality sporting shotgun from a trusted maker, and the 3-inch shells go a long way toward closing the power gap between this increasingly popular sub-gauge and its larger kin.

Federal Premium has announced that it will be adding three shotshell options to its Game-Shok lineup—and all will be focused on small game hunters who favor the .28-gauge. Shipments of the new loads—offered in 5, 6 and 7.5 shot—are currently being delivered to dealers.

Thanks to advancements in ammunition and new, moderately priced shotguns, the once-obscure 28-gauge is now a top choice for hunts ranging from pheasants in CRP fields to bagging a trophy tom.

28 gauge is back in force, of that there is little doubt. Weatherby was one of the first companies to embrace the return of the formidable game cartridge a couple years back, with the introduction of the SA-08 28.

TriStar's Setter S/T line has served as an ideal entry-level over/under shotgun since its introduction, and it's doubling down on that role for 2016. New this year are variants in .410 and 28 gauge, each with their own dedicated frames.

Browning has added 28-gauge and .410 bore models to its popular Citori 725 Sporting and Field over/under line-up. Like their "big" brothers, the new sub-gauge models will feature Browning's Fire Lite Mechanical Trigger system, which is designed to provide a light, crisp trigger pull while minimizing overtravel.

Contributor Brad Fitzpatrick tests the first 28-gauge load to wear the Buckmark logo on the clays course and in the field.