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dennishoddy

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Well, here... I'll answer my own question. :D

.410 bore
The 410 comes in two sizes, a 2 1/2 inch and a 3 inch. According to Remington the 2 1/2 inch shells have a 1/2 oz load going at 1250 fps. Their 3 inch loads have 11/16 oz of shot and travel at 1135 fps. This means that if you use a load of 6's each 2 1/2 inch shell will have 112 pellets and the 3 inch shells will have 155 pellets.

28 Gauge
The 28 gauge shell is 2 3/4 inches long. Remington only has one load size listed. It is 3/4 oz at 1295 FPS. Winchester sells a 1 oz load that travels at 1205 FPS. A 3/4 oz load of 6's has 169 pellets and a 1oz load has 225.

http://www.unluckyhunter.com/2011/07/deciding-between-410-bore-or-28-gauge.html

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https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/shotgun-gauges-10-vs-12-vs-16-vs-20-vs-28-vs-410/

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The .410 is actually a caliber, not a gauge. That's why it's listed as a bore with the actual diameter.
The .410 bore is equivalent to a 67 gauge.
 

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I purchased a Beretta Silver Pigeon III in 28 gauge this last year and it has become my favorite. Reloading the 28 gauge I thought would be difficult, but turns out to be super easy.

Love everything about this gauge.
Jamie
 

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Small gauge duck hunting is becoming a thing. Close quarters over decoys for the 28’s. My son is in the market for one. A stoeger 28 o/u was in the classifieds recently. I took about 3 minutes to decide if I wanted it. By the time I looked again, I was to late.
Savage has a neat 28ga O/U
They run about $500
 

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