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.
To celebrate the company’s 100th anniversary, Mossberg has introduced its new Retrograde series of pump-action shotguns; the 500 Persuader Retrograde and 590A1 Retrograde, retro-style models of the two iconic pump-action shotguns that are built to modern standards and feature a full-length walnut stock and matching corncob fore-end.
Franchi understands the American hunter, and its new Instinct LX shotgun proves it. It’s good-looking, balances well, handles and functions perfectly, and is affordable.
An upgrade to the original model, the new 12-gauge Affinity 3.5 sports design features that increase its appeal to the American hunter. It’s dependable, durable and lightweight, and with an MSRP around $1,000 and a seven-year warranty, it’s a shotgun you won’t hesitate to carry into the swamp.