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Here is my dog Dolly, a nice rooster, and my 28 ga. Benelli Legacy. It weighs a shade under 5 lbs, and with IC or Skeet chokes and 7/8 oz. Fiocchi Golden Pheasant ammo, a sure killer over my pointing Lab. ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/8Hs4EDc.jpg)
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Here is my dog Dolly, a nice rooster, and my 28 ga. Benelli Legacy. It weighs a shade under 5 lbs, and with IC or Skeet chokes and 7/8 oz. Fiocchi Golden Pheasant ammo, a sure killer over my pointing Lab. Now, that's one cool photo....  Congrats all the way around and thanks for sharing. DF
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Great photo, Bighorn!
A Benelli at under 5 lbs would be GREAT!
But, being retired and on a fixed income, I'm going to have to save for a while, for another shotgun. (Grin!)
Gotta get somewhere, where I can handle some of these shotguns.
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Love the Franchi ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/1tcNq3M5/DSC02489.jpg)
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That's a darn nice looking shotgun!
Gotta get one of these in my "hot little hands" (GRIN!)
Virgil B.
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I like the looks of the Benelli and the Franchi.
Guess I've have to handle them to see which one I preferred.
My 1100 is heavier than both, but is still light and fast.
I'm concerned if too light, they may be a bit whippy, but maybe not with longer barrels...
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Here is a pic of my Benelli 28 ga. Mine has a 26" barrel, and balances very nicely. I don't have any trouble maintaining a smooth swing and follow-thru with it. One very good feature of this Benelli is that it comes with a number of shims to fine-tune drop and cast-off for almost any shooter's needs. ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/GxjuSoG.jpg)
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I wanted a 28 gauge to dove hunt with. Had a hard time finding anything in 28 gauge around here in KY. I ended up buying a Tristar Viper G2. Weighs about 5 1/4 lb and has a 28" barrel. I think I gave around $475 on clearance from Zanders. It definitely isn't a Benelli, but it's a nice gun with some really nice wood. Appears to be a copy of a Winchester SX2 gas system. I would buy again if I needed another one.
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I wanted a 28 gauge to dove hunt with. Had a hard time finding anything in 28 gauge around here in KY. I ended up buying a Tristar Viper G2. Weighs about 5 3/4 lb and has a 28" barrel. I think I gave around $475 on clearance from Zanders. It definitely isn't a Benelli, but it's a nice gun with some really nice wood. Appears to be a copy of a Winchester SX2 gas system. I would buy again if I needed another one. Good friend has the Weatherby version, both made in Turkey. He really likes his, no problems, lots of dead doves. DF
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Love the Franchi I really like the looks of straight English stocks regardless of those who say they are less functional.
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That's a darn nice looking shotgun!
Gotta get one of these in my "hot little hands" (GRIN!)
Virgil B. It hit the walnut jackpot on this one. ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/kMsbMDBT/DSC02492.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/sD1vVmF2/DSC02490.jpg)
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That's a darn nice looking shotgun!
Gotta get one of these in my "hot little hands" (GRIN!)
Virgil B. It hit the walnut jackpot on this one. For sure. Nice wood. DF
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My favorite 28 is a Kassnar Churchill with 23" barrels IC/M. Awesome grouse gun. ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/zrvDfMl.jpg)
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Love the Franchi What does that Franchi 28 weigh?
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Love the Franchi What does that Franchi 28 weigh? Had one for a while, shot more quail with it than any other gun. IIRC, about 5#s A delight to shoot...
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Love the Franchi What does that Franchi 28 weigh? 5.4 lbs
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I also have te franchi deluxe 28ga and it is fast light weight great gun you fall in love the first time you pull up with one
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The Browning M12 28 ga is a great gun. Shot one for years and killed many pheasants with it.
Currently, my go to 28 ga is a Skeet/Skeet choked Browning Superposed. A Deadly shotgun that Pheasants fear!
I had a Remington 11-48 28 ga Skeet years ago. I wish I had it back. It was a great bird gun that was a dream to carry and shoot.
Nothing like a 28 gauge.......Enjoy!
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I have an older CZ O/U in 28 gauge that I like quite well. Good dove gun and early season pheasants. I think it was around $750
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Goes to show you how a different person....on the other end....makes the difference.... Ithaca 37 28 Gauge....Had a feeding firing issue with mine when I first got it...Called and was transferred to repair...Guy was super and said send it back...It was back home within a week...But it came back with an extra entire bolt assembly...Called them and the guy said.."Hmm, well it is yours now, and thanks for choosing Ithaca." ![[Linked Image from live.staticflickr.com]](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50292731111_00d1593057_c.jpg) ![[Linked Image from live.staticflickr.com]](https://live.staticflickr.com/1770/42108004334_85da2cd9f9_c.jpg) Thanks Battue. Love the gun, the dogs, and the essence of Autumn you captured. Made my day.
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