With the advent of modern non-toxic ammunition and an aptitude for working birds close, the 28-gauge shotgun is finding itself in many waterfowl hunter’s blinds.
The 28-gauge shotgun. Once thought only appropriate for close-up quail and small-bodied shooters, these tiny shotguns have surged in popularity in recent years within the waterfowl hunting community. With the advent of modern non-toxic ammunition and an aptitude for working birds close, the 28-gauge is finding itself the preferred option in many duck hunter’s blinds.