RST 28ga 7/8oz patterns

[James L. Martin]

Picked up a mixed flat of RST 28ga 7/8oz # 6 & 7 shot. Shot thur my 28ga repro with chokes of Q1 & Q2. I think the patterns at 25yds were very good with low recoil. If you're looking to extend a 28's range these may interest you.

[ArtS]

Nice patterns. I have a 28 ga RBL with 30" barrels and choked cyl/skeet. I have used it a lot over the years and it is surprising what a good load will do in an open choke. When backing up my daughter on conditioned preserve quail, I have used for years a 7/8 oz Spreadr load on the covey rise and a 3/4 oz Crackr load for finishing long range birds or cripples. Both are by Polywad and luckily I still have a decent supply. The Crackr is a load of nickel plated 5's in a fine milled buffer. They seem to simply not expand at reasonable ranges. It is a shame no one else has continued this concept. Most buffered loads are geared to large shot for waterfowl. Hard shot well protected is a good idea for open bores at longer range for upland game. Best thing is there are very few outliers, so little wounding. It's kill or miss.