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I just purchased an AYA 28ga made in 1977. Thoughts on shooting modern target loads through this gun? Or should I just stick to low pressure?
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1977 gun should have 2 3/4" chambers, modern ammo is fine( except for those new 3" shells)
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What Harold said.... 1977 is a modern gun and is made to accept modern loads!!





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Excellent. Appreciate the info. Checked out the gun today. Weighs a little over 5lbs and locks up tight. Can’t wait to try it out.
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Do you have any pictures? I have a FAIR Iside basic 28 but I've been on the hunt for a more vintage gun. AYA, Ugartechea, etc. I had a old Stoeger / Victor Sarasqueta, but it just didn't fit. I handled an AYA #3 that was just what I wanted, but priced way above what I thought it should be.
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Hi Don.

Here is the gun. https://vfiguns.com/product/aya-no-3...5lbs-4oz-wand/


Will post more pictures when I pick it up next week.
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Hi Don.

Here is the gun. https://vfiguns.com/product/aya-no-3...5lbs-4oz-wand/


Will post more pictures when I pick it up next week.
You will like that gun. I have two of the later 453s, both in 28 gauge, and they’ve been wonderful bird guns for me for many years.
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You will like that gun. I have two of the later 453s, both in 28 gauge, and they’ve been wonderful bird guns for me for many years.
That is great to hear. Debating on taking it grouse hunting next weekend.
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