āGeneral dicking aroundā is a fine reason for buying any gunš
I like the .410 for its wide range of specialty loads that may or may not be available for the 28. A quick peek shows 28ga hunting loads run about the same as .410 loads of all sorts, as in pretty dang high. Still, Iāve been impressed by the 28 in the hands of guys I shoot clays with. No doubt at all about it being better for wingshooting. Iām pretty sure the .410 can hold its own for squirrels and bunnies.
Good luck with your cajoling! I contacted them not long ago suggesting they d&t all the SSs, not just the rifles, and also add swivel studs. We shall see. Meanwhile, Iām having a good time with my new .357, mounted with a vintage K4, and wearing the nicest wood Iāve seen on one so far. Might lose the scope for portability sake after ammo development is over, might not.
Yeah, no doubt the .410 will do just as well. I have a Stevens .410 single that I like to shoot squirrels with, but have long wanted a Savage 220 hammerless in 28. I've about given up on that quest, but like you, I recently got a Henry .350 Legend that has great wood. We've had a couple Henry .410 come through the shop and I just think that would be a great gun in 28. My 28 auto and two-barrels get the nod for feathered targets, but I just NEED a 28 single for squirrels and woods loafing. You understand...
There are a few specialty loads out there in 28. A couple years ago I found an online store with some South American lead BB loads with 25 pellets and bought several boxes for the hell of it, and I recently found a source for 28ga buckshot with 12 pellets of #2 Buck. Haven't ordered any yet but intend to.