Home Forums Birds & Dogs Shotguns 28 ga. vs. the 20 ga. in the Remington 870

I own several of both, and really kill no more partridge with the 20 than I do the 28.
The thing about the 28 is the better ones are built on a lighter frame, so carry better at the end of the day.
The downside is when shooting 7/8oz loads, the 20 works better and the guns are a bit heavier , so they recoil a bit less.
however, a 3/4oz load of 8's going about 1300FPS will bust clays and kill any bird within 20 yards!
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I want to thank everyone for their responses. I do appreciate them.
I got the play with, or handle, a couple of 870's yesterday. The 28 was really too light for me to shoot really well. Simply no weight forward feel which I need to have, and simply too light. The 20 ga. 870 with the 26 inch barrel was a little better and the 28 inch barrel model was much better. Had that "come on target" feel that my other successful shotgun selections have had.
I've made some surprising discoveries about shotguns that I find I can shoot well. My old Ithaca "LAPD Special" with after market, 24 inch Hastings barrel has never worked well for me. It's actually muzzle light, something I simply don't do well with.
I had a really nice SIG O/U that I finally sold because I simply couldn't shoot it as well as either my SKB O/U or especially as well as I can shoot my 26 inch, 8 1/4 lb. 1187 Remington. Again, I've apparently have to have some weight out front to hit much.
So, if I decide to get that light 870, it's going to be a 20, not a 28. I probably should get the 28 inch barrel as well.
BTW, I was impressed with the wood and the fit and finish of all of them. The actions were very smooth as well.
I also played with a CZ "Bob White" SXS, with double triggers, straight stock and extractors. Another possibility. I've never owned a SXS, or anything with double triggers. Some appeal with that design as well. E

E....also take a look at the BPS in 20 and 28 . Shotgun fit and feel is a very personal thing......for me, Brownings always seem to feel better and point better than Remingtons .

Yeah, that was suggested to me. Didn't have one to play with when I was looking.
Am still not sure. I'm still playing with and evaluating them. E