I constantly watch shotgun videos from across the pond, TGS, TSC, and others. I just happened upon your review this morning and all I can say is WOW! Great informational video on a great SxS, full of knowledge with no fluff or irrelevant info. I do own a 28ga. SxS, a beautiful Grulla but there's something special about this Beretta. Look froward to more great reviews and videos.
Oh man, thank you so much! I’m glad to get that feedback bud, and I do plan to do more. I love that gun, everything about it so I try to be as real as I can about the things that I actually shoot. I’d love to see that Grulla to my friend!
Really nice to see someone appreciating a usually overlooked configuration. Straight hand stock, splinter forend, side by side, this was the dominant style for so many years I feel like the modern trend towards over and unders, although not without some merit, seem to forget that different tools suit different jobs. Clay shooting where a steady swing and repetition are the order of the day, sure, use O/Us but for fast, instinctive shooting for hunting and game, the side by side is still King. Great video!
Many many thanks my friend! It’s that part of tradition that stays at the forefront of mind, and many things just simply work, and work well. It’s hard for me to pass up a sxs in the field. Great points made by you!
That’s awesome! Cheers to you and your son. I had a Tristar as my first “real” over under lol it was a 12 gauge and I was proud as hell to have it. You can’t go wrong with a tristar!
I'm 77 years old soon to be 78, I gave up my trusty Browning 12 gauge A 5 a few years back and swapped to a 20 gauge O/u at the time I consider a 28 but to the difficulty of finding shells decidded the 20 gauge was a better option for me. Now all I have to do is find a good breed of bird dog that will hunt close! 😊 I can't keep up with the pointers and setters anymore.
Haha well I’d love for you to see mine in the field, just for a good times sake my man! And I do understand the availability of shells, BUT can I throw you a question? Have you taken a look at Boss Shotshells or RST? Just a question, that’s what I use, and I buy other brands from ammoyard.com. Check them out if you get a second. I love a good 20 also and my probably top 5 guns I’ve owned over the years was a 20 gauge Beretta Silver Pigeon I Sporting with manual safety and 30 inch barrels. I LOVED that gun!
Great video and very nice gun sir. Out of curiosity I looked up the 486 on Beretta's website and it appears they only make a 12 & 20 gage models and may have discontinued the 28ga offering, so you now have a potentially rare gun as well. While I have a 28ga and use it quite often, I prefer a 20ga for one simple reason, variety of shells available and because my 28ga is only chambered in 2 3/4 and not 3". Having said that I am seeing more and more 28ga variety and though I don't reload now, I do save my 28ga shells and not any others. I would do that same if I had a 16ga as they seem to be in the same category from the variety standpoint as a 28. Congrats on the goose with the 28ga as well because just about any goose hunter I know use a Magnum 12 or even 10ga.
Thank you thank you sir! I really appreciate that insight and what a joy if I do now have a rare gun! I just checked and you are correct! Well lol when I made the video I didn’t even know that, I was really just sharing my thoughts on a piece I’ve fallen in love with. I look forward to doing more my friend!
@@jeffreese4194 that’s right! I’m weird about 7.5 honestly. And 8 just doesn’t seem like enough for what I’m hunting. Like you man, just not quite the answer like a 6 is
@@americansoil_americansoul yep the ballistics of something that light can't penetrate meat like it breaks clay birds. I don't like leaving wounded birds everywhere
Not only does a 28 gauge reduce weight of the gun you’re carrying in the field, but the weight of the ammunition is also reduced. Pick the tool that best serves the job.
Well spoken, clear, concise and informative. Well done young man. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
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Thank you so much! I’ve got one coming on my Beretta EELL diamond pigeon in .410, and why Southern quail guys love them.
I constantly watch shotgun videos from across the pond, TGS, TSC, and others. I just happened upon your review this morning and all I can say is WOW! Great informational video on a great SxS, full of knowledge with no fluff or irrelevant info. I do own a 28ga. SxS, a beautiful Grulla but there's something special about this Beretta. Look froward to more great reviews and videos.
Oh man, thank you so much! I’m glad to get that feedback bud, and I do plan to do more. I love that gun, everything about it so I try to be as real as I can about the things that I actually shoot. I’d love to see that Grulla to my friend!
Really nice to see someone appreciating a usually overlooked configuration.
Straight hand stock, splinter forend, side by side, this was the dominant style for so many years I feel like the modern trend towards over and unders, although not without some merit, seem to forget that different tools suit different jobs.
Clay shooting where a steady swing and repetition are the order of the day, sure, use O/Us but for fast, instinctive shooting for hunting and game, the side by side is still King.
Great video!
Many many thanks my friend! It’s that part of tradition that stays at the forefront of mind, and many things just simply work, and work well. It’s hard for me to pass up a sxs in the field. Great points made by you!
Excellent discussion on the 28 gauge
Thank you my friend!
Hello from the UK..
Nice gun. Extra special in 28 bore...my favourite bore size ❤
Hello!!! Glad to meet you across the pond my friend! That 28 is something special isn’t it?!
My son loves 28ga we just got him a tristar semi automatic 28ga very good gun for all around firearm great for youth hunters and shooters
That’s awesome! Cheers to you and your son. I had a Tristar as my first “real” over under lol it was a 12 gauge and I was proud as hell to have it. You can’t go wrong with a tristar!
Love 28s
I'm 77 years old soon to be 78, I gave up my trusty Browning 12 gauge A 5 a few years back and swapped to a 20 gauge O/u at the time I consider a 28 but to the difficulty of finding shells decidded the 20 gauge was a better option for me. Now all I have to do is find a good breed of bird dog that will hunt close! 😊
I can't keep up with the pointers and setters anymore.
Haha well I’d love for you to see mine in the field, just for a good times sake my man! And I do understand the availability of shells, BUT can I throw you a question? Have you taken a look at Boss Shotshells or RST? Just a question, that’s what I use, and I buy other brands from ammoyard.com. Check them out if you get a second. I love a good 20 also and my probably top 5 guns I’ve owned over the years was a 20 gauge Beretta Silver Pigeon I Sporting with manual safety and 30 inch barrels. I LOVED that gun!
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Very informative. Buddy of mine is considering a sxs shotgun for hunting. He has not considered a 28ga yet.
Thanks man! I’d seriously give the 28 a try. I like it better than a 20 tbh. It’s worth the time if you can.
@@americansoil_americansouldo you know if they make a prince of wales style stock for it?
@ I’m not sure if they do and I lean more toward a no. But what I would do is give the NY gallery a call and they might be able to do a custom order.
@ ok
I always wanted a sxs 28 , but they are usually high $
Great video and very nice gun sir. Out of curiosity I looked up the 486 on Beretta's website and it appears they only make a 12 & 20 gage models and may have discontinued the 28ga offering, so you now have a potentially rare gun as well. While I have a 28ga and use it quite often, I prefer a 20ga for one simple reason, variety of shells available and because my 28ga is only chambered in 2 3/4 and not 3". Having said that I am seeing more and more 28ga variety and though I don't reload now, I do save my 28ga shells and not any others. I would do that same if I had a 16ga as they seem to be in the same category from the variety standpoint as a 28. Congrats on the goose with the 28ga as well because just about any goose hunter I know use a Magnum 12 or even 10ga.
Thank you thank you sir! I really appreciate that insight and what a joy if I do now have a rare gun! I just checked and you are correct! Well lol when I made the video I didn’t even know that, I was really just sharing my thoughts on a piece I’ve fallen in love with. I look forward to doing more my friend!
Nice shotgun!
Thank you my friend!
What shot size do you prefer for upland birds with that gauge?
I lean toward 6 shot. 5 for waterfowl, 6 for chukar, grouse, etc. and our Bobwhites here are tough, 6 actually brings them little birds down.
@@americansoil_americansoul awesome because everyone here in PA uses 7 1/2 & 8 for everything and I always said it's not the answer for me
@@jeffreese4194 that’s right! I’m weird about 7.5 honestly. And 8 just doesn’t seem like enough for what I’m hunting. Like you man, just not quite the answer like a 6 is
@@americansoil_americansoul yep the ballistics of something that light can't penetrate meat like it breaks clay birds. I don't like leaving wounded birds everywhere
@@jeffreese4194 that’s right!
She shure iz purdy!!...
What 410 are you carrying in the get the art video?
That’s an AyA No. 4/53, fixed barrel
@@americansoil_americansoul nice
Beautiful gun but for hunting and at $6900 MSRP, I’ll stick with my Beretta 687 o/u 28ga.
Also a very nice piece my friend!
Not only does a 28 gauge reduce weight of the gun you’re carrying in the field, but the weight of the ammunition is also reduced. Pick the tool that best serves the job.
Very very good insight my friend! Great point. They’re all tools (albeit very beautiful) and should be used accordingly.