April 17, 2012, 08:52 PM | #1 |
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Finally did it
I finally broke down and ordered an H&R Pardner in 28ga. It should be in my favorite local shop by Saturday. I can't shoot it yet due to medical restrictions but my ortho should clear me for light shooting by the end of April.
I have no real need for it. I got it just because it sounded fun (and to keep my 28ga Wingmaster company).
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Enjoy!!
I'm sure you're aware that subguage single shots have an inordinate amount of fun attached. Glad to hear you're mending. Of course, with TWO 28s to feed, you'll need that Spolar more than ever.... |
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April 19, 2012, 07:44 AM | #4 |
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When I brought home the Wingmaster, I immediately placed an order for a MEC 650Jr in 28ga (that's more my budget!) and started stocking up on AA ammo whenever I could find it....
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Having owned, and reloaded, for 28 for years, the BEST hulls are the older AA CF ones- the ones with the "AA" inside the black box on the hull. Between that one and the new AA, there are three different Winchester hulls - all having different lengths and internal volumes; then there's the Remington hulls.
Personally, Remington makes the best hulls for 12 and 20; Winchester for 28 and 410; but you need to sort those AA hulls or you will be frustrated reloading those. I did not realize the differences until i had a box of assorted empties and went to reloading...ARGH! what a PITA! If you can't get the good old ones, go with the newest ones, a little longer than the first "new" ones they came out with and definitely easier to reload. There are folks reloading down to 5/8 to save shot and recoil - something to look into |
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April 19, 2012, 11:16 AM | #7 |
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I used the Claybuster with great success once I sorted my hulls so they were all the same length.
That said, once I loaded a 3/4oz 12 gauge load, I sold all my 28's, even my loader. I really liked that 1100 Sporting, even if it did throw empties into the next county Downrange has their PC-28 Blue, but I have not used it. My club orders targets from Gamaliel, and we can get stuff at regular price without shipping or hazmat, so we order whatever they have when it comes to reloading components. Many speak highly of 20/28 powder, I liked Universal or Unique, others used International One thing about them, you can carry several boxes in your vest pockets with no problems..... |
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