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

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]

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.

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Thanks man! Less than two months to go!

[@fullstrapoutdoors9154]

Ahhh ours dont start till October 23rd

[@BeatRock253]

And now the 28 ga is going to available in SBE 3 ☺️

[@cfoutdoors243]

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.

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Thanks man!

[@NC-xk1eg]

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.

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Agreed!

[@wemcal]

Great video and information

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Appreciate it

[@duckbrian7973]

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]

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

[@joemama163]

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]

​@@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

[@joshuaborchardt2475]

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.

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

I have. Used 3" 3/5s on geese last year with success.

[@ozark_trapper]

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]

Good advice

[@ozark_trapper]

@@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]

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.

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Yep, 28 gauge is great for consistent waterfowling

[@danielfuller6679]

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

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Thanks! Been doing a ton of weeding. About to finally harvest some.

[@frankchance557]

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]

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

[@la_old_salt2241]

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]

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.

[@chrishart2683]

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

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

It's a blast!

[@zclausuwsp]

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

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Carlson's Mod usually

[@johnpiskorski7403]

Great for beginner shooters/hunters!!

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Definitely! Especially those scared of recoil

[@josephmeeks990]

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]

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

[@chucksmith5002]

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 .

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Thanks Chuck! Crazy they're still there!

[@jdboswell3308]

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

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

That's good to know

[@MattTZew]

There's one out there for everybody!

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

You know it!

[@ckiefner715]

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

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Nice

[@justinsealey23]

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

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Not yet. Waiting til more geese show up

[@jreed10291974]

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.

[@granmarftarken]

What choke are you using?

[@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.

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Thanks! I'll have to look into Portugese subtitles

[@coopernickerson370]

Thumbs up 👍

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

👍🏻

[@JtotheG317]

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

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Yep. Range was 10-20 yards. You can see it in action here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXiWe3iqhtehl6s

[@charlescox4812]

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

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

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.

[@hunteradams5327]

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

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Full for geese, mod mosty for ducks

[@theamputeehunter2074]

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

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Mod usually. Full for geese.

[@theamputeehunter2074]

@@HighPrairieSportsmen okay sounds good thanks

[@johnpiskorski7403]

Perfect for kids

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Yeah they are

[@alanrobinson3549]

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

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Nice!

[@chadd587]

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

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

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[@riverrivers250]

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

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Generally 10-25 yds. Farthest I've shot with it was 35 or so.

[@ericprieto9387]

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

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Availability at the time

[@ericprieto9387]

@@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]

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

[@ericprieto9387]

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

[@ericprieto9387]

@@HighPrairieSportsmen any reason why ethos over the ultra light

[@MattTZew]

Don't forget about supporting those conservation organizations!

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Never!

[@deerslayer440]

Does it jam much?

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

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

[@edwardabrahamiii3742]

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

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Makes sense

[@Mississippi72]

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

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

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.

[@whackinstackin3149]

First!🤙

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

😎

[@mchughcb]

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

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Never heard of anyone doing that here in Nebraska

[@mythbuster6014]

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

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

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

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

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