The allure of the 28ga is the shotguns you can get them in. Light, quick and alive, unlike some of the larger options.
If there is any magic in the 28 it would be with good loads most of the shot arrives on target at the same time with little stringing. With todays modern shot shells there isn't any magic in the square loads. The other gauges are much the same with good loads that don't over-stuff the case. A 28 will never be a 20, 16 or 12 when it comes to efficiency with good shells. Someone did a study and came to the conclusion it takes 8 pellets or so to bring down most upland Birds. 7/8ounce will do it easily if you point well.
The 28 will beat most of them when it comes to handling in O/U's and SxS's. Not so much with today's modern auto-loaders.
There is less recoil and that is never a bad thing.
Last edited by battue; 11/29/15.
