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Been looking at some of the specs on 28 gauge and TSS ammo.
Starting to look for a shotgun. Anyone have experience hunting with round ? If so are there any out there that you recommend?
Chokes as well.
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No turkeys, but I have a little 870 28ga. That is a sweetheart. I have killed lots of upland birds, but never a turkey. Very few in my country. It is one of my favorite shotguns,
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I love 870s, got a couple and had several others. Just hard to find one in a 28 gauge.
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Been considering one myself. Do some reading on Gobbler Nation and OldGobbler. There are 28s out there that throw patterns every bit as good as 20s with TSS. I’m not a mossberg fan but there are lots of pattern pictures from their 28ga that are impressive
It’s much closer to a 20 than it is a 410
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Lot'sa folks been killing turkeys with a .410.
The biggest thing is learning the effective range of your shotgun and working birds into that range.
Many folks are going with that TSS and other heavy weight shot.
I still use plain Jane lead.
Pull 'em in close!
Kill 'em "dead with lead"!
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I used a Franchi AL48 auto and a Yildiz O/U. Both worked great with a factory full choke with TSS 9 1/2 shot
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If you want to get into a 28 gauge, now's the time. Ammo seems plentiful. I went to Green Top Hunt & Fish and Bass Pro in Richmond yesterday and their shelves are stocked with 28 gauge ammo. Everything from #8 to #4, target and field loads. (BTW, .410 has made a comeback, too.) If you're willing to pay the price, you can order Federal Custom loads of TSS with shot as small as #10 https://www.federalpremium.com/custom-shop/custom-shotshell/11-FCST28275.html
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LGS by me has a really nice Browning BPS 28ga on the rack, kinda tempting....
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My son filled a turkey with my Browning BPS 28ga. I ordered a x-full Briley choke and I had a box of Bismuth #5's. Came in running to the decoy and BANG - DRT at 20 yards. This was a few years ago as TSS was entering the scene. I haven't seen any factory 28ga TSS. He also took a turkey with the BPS 410, but that was with a Jebs and TSS.
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LGS by me has a really nice Browning BPS 28ga on the rack, kinda tempting.... Get it! You NEED it. Need.
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I do love a 28 and have owned a few and still got a few. That said, I am happy with my 20 gauges and really don't want to have to set up another gun.
I may not be smart but I can lift heavy objects
I have a shotgun so I have no need for a 30-06.....
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I agree with pullit on this one...
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Same. I've been toying with the idea of a .410 or 28 for some time. I see no need to go smaller than 20.
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It's not a bad price on the BPS either, I just don't have anything 28ga anymore. Not much left in 12ga either...
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Looking at what William from sumtoy has posted with there testing, looks like the perfect solution for reducing gun weight without sacrificing effectivness.
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I bought a benelli sbe 3 in 28 the other day and I love it!
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The BPS 28ga is still at the gunstore I frequent. As new, 26" barrel, 3 choke tubes, wrench... $600 out the door. I forgot to see what the barrel states for shells with the advent of the new 3" shells. Nice looking shotgun...
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The Browning will be 2 3/4” which is no problem at all. There are only a few 3” shells out there. I have not needed any more than the 2 3/4” anyway. I do need a BPS though so if you aren’t going to buy it feel free to PM me the store info😎
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