New Bird gun help

[wadu1]

The only gauge I don't load for is the 16 gauge. I think the 28 is the most underrated gauge, I shoot my 28 on a 12/20 sporting clays course and my average does not go down. 
Go with the 28 hands down the best.

[jackson7]

20 gauge, more pellets

[Alpine Mojo]

20 gauge, more pellets

Why bring facts into the discussion?  The 28 gauge purists don't like to hear that.  They only want to talk about "romance" for the 28 gauge.  Whatever that means.

When I think of romance, it involves women.  Beautiful women.  Beautiful women cooking dinner for me with meat that I've killed with my 20 gauge.  Delicious and decadent meat.  Cooked over an open flame.  Organic, free range, wild and free.  The way God intended it.

God Bless 'Merica.

[Bill W]

20 gauge, more pellets

Why bring facts into the discussion?  The 28 gauge purists don't like to hear that.  They only want to talk about "romance" for the 28 gauge.  Whatever that means.

When I think of romance, it involves women.  Beautiful women.  Beautiful women cooking dinner for me with meat that I've killed with my 20 gauge.  Delicious and decadent meat.  Cooked over an open flame.  Organic, free range, wild and free.  The way God intended it.

God Bless 'Merica.

Buy a 28 gauge and live next to this guy's dream.  Have an  extra place set at the table for you.

[Tjkride]

I gave my wife the card and told her to go pick one and surprise me. This is usually how I end up deciding but she takes her sweet time. Not because its a hard choice for her, but because it torments me.

[biggfish]

If you're hunting jblm I believe they require non toxic shot for small game and upland bird. I keep hearing rumblings that there is a consideration to go to lead free for all hunting.

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[Tjkride]

I talked to outdoor rec and they said lead is allowed but every empty hull ive picked up out there was steel from federal or winchester.

[AWS]

If JBLM is a state funded release sight and you need to buy a west side pheasant card I'm pretty sure you need to shoot non-toxic.  I don't hunt release sights so I don't know who is in controll of the release program at JBLM.

[Tjkride]

I wont hunt released so Im not sure.

[tlbradford]

If you ever want to shoot #4 and sometimes #6 shot, they say to not go smaller than the 20ga for your bore size.  If you are hitting them with 7-1/2" or smaller, go for whatever you want.  I always shoot #6 in my 20 for pheasants (all wild birds).  I imagine they talk about shot size restrictions because you would get a longer shot string with the small bore and larger shot    I am only passing along what I have read.  I have zero practical experience with the 28, so maybe those that do can weigh in on shot size.  I will own one someday, just for fun.

[T-Bone]

If JBLM is a state funded release sight and you need to buy a west side pheasant card I'm pretty sure you need to shoot non-toxic.  I don't hunt release sights so I don't know who is in controll of the release program at JBLM.

You are correct AWS; on p.20 of the 2017/2018 WA Migratory & Upland Game Seasons, Fort Lewis is listed as one of the Non-Toxic Shot Zones.

To repeat, the 20 Ga. offers far better choices in non-toxic shot. However, you seem fixed on the 28 Ga. so...the Kent Bismuth load of 7/8 oz. of #6 will kill preserve pheasants and when out in the National Forest the standard 3/4 oz. #6 or # 7 1/2 lead shot will take forest grouse. If you plan to do any waterfowl hunting at all get the 20 Ga. and use #3 or #2 steel shot in the 3" shell.

[ribka]

If you're considering the 20 gauge solely for practical considerations, you'll regret not getting the 28. I'm a big fan of the 20 myself, but I'm very practical when it comes to my gun choices (I like cheap ammo and versatility).

You have to admit though, the 28 gauge is a lot more... romantic.

"romantic?"

how is the 28 gauge more "romantic" than a 16 gauge? What does this mean? I own 2 28's, Europeans in  16 , 20 10, and numerous 12's and 20's in every configuration for 40 years.

It is sad when  a troll, who know nothing of firearms and is anti-gun and supports politicians who introduce legislation to ban all firearms and hunting, , comes on here posting advice about firearms.

Really

It's really hysterical when anti hunting trolls come onhere and give firearms advice