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Clemson · October 13, 2004, 09:59 AM

The rap on the 28 gauge is certainly the shell price. It won't get any better because there is not enough volume to bring the price down. It's that old price-elasticity-of-demand thing. You might try a gas operated 20 gauge before you make your final choice. The recoil of a Remington 1100 in 20 gauge is MUCH lower than that of a lightweight pump or O/U gun in the same gauge. For that matter, the recoil of a gas-operated 12 gauge is very manageable also (about the same as that of the 20). The 12 just tends to weigh a pound and a half more.

In 28 gauge guns, the most reasonable gun for less than $1000 is probably the Remington Sporting Clays model 1100. It runs around $729. The Ruger O/U gun can be had for around $1000, and it is a good looking little piece.

Clemson

October 13, 2004, 09:59 AM	#2
Clemson Senior Member Join Date: March 9, 2001 Location: Greenwood, SC Posts: 875	The rap on the 28 gauge is certainly the shell price. It won't get any better because there is not enough volume to bring the price down. It's that old price-elasticity-of-demand thing. You might try a gas operated 20 gauge before you make your final choice. The recoil of a Remington 1100 in 20 gauge is MUCH lower than that of a lightweight pump or O/U gun in the same gauge. For that matter, the recoil of a gas-operated 12 gauge is very manageable also (about the same as that of the 20). The 12 just tends to weigh a pound and a half more. In 28 gauge guns, the most reasonable gun for less than $1000 is probably the Remington Sporting Clays model 1100. It runs around $729. The Ruger O/U gun can be had for around $1000, and it is a good looking little piece. Clemson __________________ NRA Endowment Member, NRA Certified Instructor CWP Holder US Army veteran Gunsmith www.boltandbarrel.com