28 Gauge 3" Magnum

[SmallGameAddict]

So, I haven't seen any discussion on this. (If I missed it somehow, I apologize).

Anyone besides me notice that Benelli offers their Ethos model shotgun in 28 gauge with a 3" chamber? And that Fiocchi catalogs 28 gauge 3" shot shells for it?

I'm kinda hard pressed to figure out the why. What advantage does it offer over a 20 gauge? None I can think of. Trying to fill the same niche, a lightweight gun with extra power shells when needed? Seems to me that the largest practical shot size you could ever hope to use in a 28 gauge would be #6 lead, and hope to get any type of reasonable pattern density.

At least in a 20 gauge 3" Magnum with 1-1/4 oz. of shot, #4 lead isn't out of the question.

Thoughts anyone?

 

[S&W Fan]

I agree. I’m not really sure why exactly, but I’ve noticed a resurgence of interest in 28 gauge . Maybe it’s a recoil sensitivity thing ?

 

[Saltwater60]

I’ve got no thoughts other than for a young shooter. 28 gauge shells are expensive and limited. Never considered one except for my boy.

 

[Robin]

As soon as I get the barrel I will be making a 24 ga. (.590) fowling gun. I passed on the 28, just a touch too small.
Robin

 

[SmallGameAddict]

As soon as I get the barrel I will be making a 24 ga. (.590) fowling gun. I passed on the 28, just a touch too small.
Robin

You're always up to something interesting, and unique.

 

[Bustedknees]

Funny, i just had a new Ethos Sport in my hands last week. Absolutely beautiful gun, super light, balanced, seemed fast handling too. It was the 28 guage also and the trap club said they're selling too.I handed it back to them with the $2100 price tag but may consider it someday in the 12 or 20.

 

[Shoots100]

Why, because 3" is more gooder than 2-3/4", ask any woman !
All that aside, it's just another sales gimmick for Benelli.
My 28's state 2-3/4" or shorter, None 3" and I don't plan on getting a 3" 28 anytime soon.

 

[Shoots100]

As soon as I get the barrel I will be making a 24 ga. (.590) fowling gun. I passed on the 28, just a touch too small.
Robin

28ga (.550)
.04 of an inch really makes it just a touch to small ?
The 28ga 3" should be perfect for you.

 

[Robin]

There is alway a cut off point. No shells here, no magnum's either. I got a ways to go yet but I'm hoping for a test fire sometime around a January thaw.

Robin

 

[Acer-m14]

There is alway a cut off point. No shells here, no magnum's either. I got a ways to go yet but I'm hoping for a test fire sometime around a January thaw.
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Robin

@Robin 's first short barrel musket .. LOL ..

 

[Acer-m14]

Funny, i just had a new Ethos Sport in my hands last week. Absolutely beautiful gun, super light, balanced, seemed fast handling too. It was the 28 guage also and the trap club said they're selling too.I handed it back to them with the $2100 price tag but may consider it someday in the 12 or 20.

kinda what i was going to say .. Trap and Skeet shoots .. they have all different shoot for each caliber .. i know of a few have a 3K and up 12ga guns and all the inserts to make it shoot down to .410 .. depends on the competition shoot ..

 

[SmallGameAddict]

Funny, i just had a new Ethos Sport in my hands last week. Absolutely beautiful gun, super light, balanced, seemed fast handling too. It was the 28 guage also and the trap club said they're selling too.I handed it back to them with the $2100 price tag but may consider it someday in the 12 or 20.

I have a Benelli Montefeltro 20 gauge, 26" barrel, 5-1/2 lbs light. I also purchased the 24" accessory barrel. Shotguns have always been my fave shooting discipline. I've owned many many firearms over the years. To date it is the finest shotgun I've ever owned. Best $1k I ever spent. God willing, I hope to enjoy it for some years to come.