EVERYTHING You Need To KNOW About 28 GAUGE Duck and Goose Hunting!!

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  • čas přidán 20. 07. 2024
  • Wanting to try duck and goose hunting with a 28 gauge? Matt goes over everything you need to know: advantages, disadvantages, shells, and much more. Those who say a 28 gauge isn't good for duck hunting are plain wrong!
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  • @AmericanArmsChannel
    @AmericanArmsChannel Před 3 lety +12

    I'm a firm believer that any wingshooter worth his salt and wanting to have a fantastic small bore cartridge in his arsenal should own a 28ga. Watching your turkey hunts and thinking about early season teal and dove hunts made me jump into it and what a sweet little cartridge it is. I love my 10 bores and I believe one of the best duck guns ever is the SBE 3, but damn, a 28 bore is just the sweetest little darling for close in work. A gentleman's bore for sure.
    Great video once again, Matt. 59 more sleeps until it all starts again; the 28 is hungry.

  • @cfoutdoors243
    @cfoutdoors243 Před 3 lety +11

    One problem is people think they need big bore shotguns for waterfowl. Sub 12 gauge will kill anything you want. Glad you like the 28 so much. You had great success last season with the 28.

  • @NC-xk1eg
    @NC-xk1eg Před 6 měsíci +1

    Got 2 of them. Love them! The Stevens 555E is spectacular. Everyone who has shot it falls in love with it. Plenty of ammo now.

  • @duckbrian7973
    @duckbrian7973 Před 3 lety +4

    If possible can you maybe try for pheasant using the boss/ 28 gauge. For birds I think that might be the last “tough” to harvest bird. This journey keeps getting better. Thanks Matt.

    • @HighPrairieSportsmen
      @HighPrairieSportsmen  Před 3 lety +2

      Planning on it. Just didn't work out last year.

    • @joemama163
      @joemama163 Před 10 měsíci

      Have used the #5 Win. SuperX (which were easy to find) in my 28 for pheasants last year and it knocked them down at 30yds just fine. The lighter gun weight of the 28 is also nice for a day of tromping around in the field.

    • @chadd587
      @chadd587 Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@joemama163you're right. I think there's a lot of off the cuff assumptions about the 28 because it's simply not a 20 or 12. It's equally as deadly at range. You just have to be accurate and know your pattern

  • @ozark_trapper
    @ozark_trapper Před 2 lety +3

    Get a mec 600 jr mark 5 28ga reloader. Load your own load what size shot u want. I bought one before i got my tristar g2 viper 28ga. Been loading up #6 . And a few #5 for squirrel hunting. Planning on crow hunting with mine this winter. Load up some 7.5 or 8 shot for them.

    • @HighPrairieSportsmen
      @HighPrairieSportsmen  Před 2 lety

      Good advice

    • @ozark_trapper
      @ozark_trapper Před 2 lety

      @@HighPrairieSportsmen i started watching your videos after finding them last fall. I was looking up hunting with 28ga. You walk into my reloading room. One size has rifle/pistol. Other sized has mec 600 jr mark 5 in 410, 28, 20, . And a mec sizemaster 12ga reloader. Only ammo i buy is 22 22 mag . I just got a 17 hmr. Been buying ammo before i got the gun. How i got my 28 ga hulls. I bought factory ammo in Winchester AA ammo. And some super speed ammo. I bought some federal top gun ammo. The first reload on the hulls. Some has little cracks by crimp. Not buying anymore of them.

  • @traviscochran6280
    @traviscochran6280 Před rokem +1

    Alot of the reasons you list are reasons I started using a .410. It's easier to carry and shoot with my bad shoulders. I just couldn't take the number of shots during dove season with the 12 gauge anymore.
    I saw a .28 gauge 870 at the local shop and I think it may be the ticket for waterfowl. The .410 is a little thin in the pattern at 30 yards.

  • @wemcal
    @wemcal Před 2 lety +1

    Great video and information

  • @joshuaborchardt2475
    @joshuaborchardt2475 Před rokem

    ever try the 3/5 duplex loads? I use them in my 12ga for ducks, geese, and pheasant and absolutely love it. Been debating between the 4s or 3/5s to get a case of with my 28.

  • @frankchance557
    @frankchance557 Před 3 lety +7

    Been shooting my 20 more than my 12 for the last season. I see Tristar is now selling one in 16 gauge……very interesting….

    • @HighPrairieSportsmen
      @HighPrairieSportsmen  Před 3 lety +2

      The subgauges are more fun in my opinion. A 16 ga would be cool...

    • @la_old_salt2241
      @la_old_salt2241 Před 2 lety +1

      I've killed more doves and duck with my older Remington 11-87 16ga than any other shotgun I own. Now, the ducks were years ago when lead was still legal for them, but I'm looking at getting back in the game with the sub gauges. Nice job Matt.

    • @talisikid1618
      @talisikid1618 Před 2 lety +1

      A16 & a 28 would be all you need. With lead bigotry on the rise, they need to go to 3.25/3.33” shells. 12/20 are way over hyped. And I own both. Need the 24 too.

  • @josephmeeks990
    @josephmeeks990 Před 3 lety +2

    What choke do you use in your 28 gauge? I have a Remington 870 wingmaster in 28 gauge, haven't shot any ducks with it yet, hopefully this season.

    • @HighPrairieSportsmen
      @HighPrairieSportsmen  Před 3 lety +1

      I use an IC and mod Carlson's. Also have a factory full. Like the modified the best.

  • @danielfuller6679
    @danielfuller6679 Před 3 lety

    Great video. How's the crops going? Any updates?

  • @chucksmith5002
    @chucksmith5002 Před 3 lety +1

    Speaking of Wal-Marts carrying the 28 ga. shells . My Wal-Marts has the same 3 Boxes of 28ga. shells for over 2 months I guess nobody around here shoots them . Oh I didn`t say but there Bird loads NOT Duck loads . Enjoyed it Matt .

  • @zclausuwsp
    @zclausuwsp Před 11 měsíci

    I have a tri-star 28 gauge as well! What choke tube have you been using with the boss ammo?

  • @jdboswell3308
    @jdboswell3308 Před 2 lety +2

    I found that reloading my own Bismuth shot shells has made the price of 28 gauge very affordable.

  • @jreed10291974
    @jreed10291974 Před 2 lety

    I have the Mossberg sa-28 the only thing I have hunted with it is Dove, Squirrel and rabbit. I find with the right choke and 3/4 ounce of #6 it's no different than my 20 gauge kills them dead out to 50 yards.

  • @chrishart2683
    @chrishart2683 Před rokem +1

    I got a cz 28ga and I going to try boss this year for duck I think it's going to be fun

  • @johnpiskorski7403
    @johnpiskorski7403 Před 3 lety +1

    Great for beginner shooters/hunters!!

  • @JtotheG317
    @JtotheG317 Před 3 lety +4

    Did u use #4 bismuth for geese? If so, how did it perform and what was the range? Thanks!

    • @HighPrairieSportsmen
      @HighPrairieSportsmen  Před 3 lety +2

      Yep. Range was 10-20 yards. You can see it in action here: czcams.com/video/CG3JEtQrnaI/video.html

  • @ckiefner715
    @ckiefner715 Před 4 měsíci

    I just bought a cheap 28 gauge. Bought shells at 3 Walmarts.
    Federal 1oz loads were pricey.

  • @justinsealey23
    @justinsealey23 Před rokem

    Have you shot the 3/5 blend yet? If you have, your thoughts?

  • @charlescox4812
    @charlescox4812 Před rokem +1

    You do understand that 28ga shoots just as far as 12ga. 1350 fps goes exactly the same distance.

    • @HighPrairieSportsmen
      @HighPrairieSportsmen  Před rokem +4

      Did I say it didn't? The shot goes the same distance. There's less shot which means bigger holes in a pattern farther out.

  • @ailsonrodriguesbarbosa4542

    Gosto muito de seus conteúdos parabéns.
    Pena que não falo inglês, se tivesse uma legenda em português o público que não fala inglês aproveitaria o máximo.

  • @hunteradams5327
    @hunteradams5327 Před 2 lety

    I have the same gun and trying to figure out what choke your using?

  • @MattTZew
    @MattTZew Před 3 lety +1

    There's one out there for everybody!

  • @chadd587
    @chadd587 Před 6 měsíci

    I don't understand the in close mindset for the 28. TSS is 1.5 to twice the weight of lead. #5 lead is equivalent to 9 or 10 tss. Same weight but a ton more pellets that maintain their velocity. It shoots just as well just as far as a 20. If velocity is equal, the lethality is equal to any size bore

  • @theamputeehunter2074
    @theamputeehunter2074 Před 2 lety

    What choke do you use in that gun I’m looking at getting a 28 gauge shotgun

  • @riverrivers250
    @riverrivers250 Před 3 lety

    How far is the typical shot u take? 20yards to 30yards or what

  • @alanrobinson3549
    @alanrobinson3549 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi all just to confirm its a great gun to use. here in the uk i use nothing else for my driven Pheasant shooting look me up
    regards Alan Robinson

  • @deerslayer440
    @deerslayer440 Před 3 lety

    Does it jam much?

    • @HighPrairieSportsmen
      @HighPrairieSportsmen  Před 3 lety +1

      Not often. Only had issues with Boss shells in it. Going to get the barrel cleaned out to fix that hopefully

  • @ericprieto9387
    @ericprieto9387 Před rokem

    What held you back from getting the silver which is lighter?

    • @HighPrairieSportsmen
      @HighPrairieSportsmen  Před rokem

      Availability at the time

    • @ericprieto9387
      @ericprieto9387 Před rokem

      @@HighPrairieSportsmen thanks for replying. Just curious cause I might take that 28 gauge plunge and didn't want to go to light if I found others had Major concerns

    • @HighPrairieSportsmen
      @HighPrairieSportsmen  Před rokem +1

      @@ericprieto9387 I've since had issues with my Tristar. Mainly shells jamming. Switched to a Benelli Ethos and love it

    • @ericprieto9387
      @ericprieto9387 Před rokem

      @@HighPrairieSportsmen ah. Ok. Yeah I was looking at the ultralight too.

    • @ericprieto9387
      @ericprieto9387 Před rokem

      @@HighPrairieSportsmen any reason why ethos over the ultra light

  • @Mississippi72
    @Mississippi72 Před 3 lety

    Can't hide money
    Shells are to high
    But wish I could afford to shoot a 28ga...can't though disabled

    • @HighPrairieSportsmen
      @HighPrairieSportsmen  Před 3 lety

      They're not bad in lead or even steel. Bismuth and tungsten are pricy though. Actually about the only thing on shelves at stores nowadays.

  • @coopernickerson370
    @coopernickerson370 Před 3 lety +1

    Thumbs up 👍

  • @MattTZew
    @MattTZew Před 3 lety

    Don't forget about supporting those conservation organizations!

  • @johnpiskorski7403
    @johnpiskorski7403 Před 3 lety +1

    Perfect for kids

  • @edwardabrahamiii3742
    @edwardabrahamiii3742 Před měsícem

    My uncle would rather take his 28 ga over his 12 now days

  • @mchughcb
    @mchughcb Před 3 lety

    Who shoots foxes over hounds with a 28 Gauge in the USA?

  • @whackinstackin3149
    @whackinstackin3149 Před 3 lety +1

    First!🤙

  • @mythbuster6014
    @mythbuster6014 Před 2 lety

    Most waterfowl are taken within 30 yards no matter the gauge.

    • @HighPrairieSportsmen
      @HighPrairieSportsmen  Před 2 lety

      That's a good range for sure. But there's those that like to shoot far consistently. A 28 gauge is not for them

    • @mythbuster6014
      @mythbuster6014 Před 2 lety

      @@HighPrairieSportsmen I shoot a 12 gauge and use regular 2 3/4 inch 1oz number 2 steel shot. You don't need 3 or 3 1/2-inch shells. BTW not too many hunters can consistently kill birds at 50 yards plus. If you can't knock down 3 geese with 3 shots they're too far.

    • @HighPrairieSportsmen
      @HighPrairieSportsmen  Před 2 lety

      @@mythbuster6014 I'm agreeing with you. But there's quite a few that think they can shoot that far. My personal philosophy is to get them as close as possible.

  • @talisikid1618
    @talisikid1618 Před 2 lety

    LOL! 15-16 years is nothing. 50-60 years is a long time.