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Yes the sad thing for the 28 is definatly shell price. The even worse thing is this is the come down price. I've had my 28 sine the early 80's and in the mid 90's a box of shells was almost 3 times a box of 12. A revival so to speak of skeet, trap, and clays brought the price down some (although still high) at least thats what happened in my area. Clemson is also right about the lighter guns. My franchi (how do you say that plural??) kick way more than my other shotguns. I have one in 28, 20, and 12. I personaly love 'em, but they aren't for everybody. If I was buying for your application and given the K or less criteria, I'd prolly go with a Charles Daly field hunter in 20 gauge.