Description
The Akkar 828 Open Country 28 gauge puts the most charming bore in shotgunning into a plain-spoken Turkish walnut over/under. Built as part number 123001, it carries 28-inch high-gloss blued barrels under a slim 7mm flat rib, automatic ejectors, five extended chokes and a durable high-gloss OxyCap receiver finish.
The Appeal of the Akkar 828 Open Country 28 Gauge
Ask experienced bird hunters which gauge they would keep if they could only have one sub-gauge gun, and a surprising number say 28. The short shot column patterns efficiently, recoil is genuinely negligible, and a well-built 28 carries like a walking stick over miles of cover. Put that bore in a stacked-barrel double and you get two independently choked barrels and an action whose condition is obvious to everyone in the field.
28-Inch Glossy Barrels with a 7mm Flat Rib
The barrels measure 28 inches and wear a deep high-gloss blue, topped by a narrow 7mm flat rib that keeps the sight picture clean rather than target-gun bulky. That slim profile suits a hunting gun, and the overall length of roughly 45 inches keeps things manageable in thick cover while still allowing a smooth swing.
Automatic Ejectors, Tang Safety and Barrel Selector
Automatic ejectors throw hulls clear for quick reloads, and the parts to convert them to plain extractors are included for anyone who reloads. A tang-mounted manual safety with an integrated barrel selector sits under your thumb, so you can pick the first barrel without moving your grip.
Five Extended Chokes and Turkish Walnut
Five extended Mobil-style choke tubes come with the gun, covering skeet, improved cylinder, modified and improved modified constrictions. Set the bottom barrel open for the flush and the top barrel tighter for a longer follow-up. The stock is standard-grade Turkish walnut with checkering and a recoil pad, and the chamber takes shells up to 3 inches for the occasional heavier load.
Handling and Balance
Slim 28 gauge barrels keep the weight between your hands instead of hanging out at the muzzle, so the gun feels quick and responsive rather than nose-heavy. That is the quality that makes people fall for a small-bore double, and it is the reason this gauge has such a loyal following among walk-up hunters.
Specifications
- Model: Akkar 828 Open Country
- Gauge: 28
- Action: Over/under with automatic ejectors (extractor conversion parts included)
- Barrel Length: 28 inches, 7mm flat rib, high-gloss blued
- Chamber: up to 3 in.
- Overall Length: 45 inches
- Stock: Standard-grade Turkish walnut, checkered, recoil pad
- Receiver: High-gloss OxyCap finish
- Controls: Tang safety with barrel selector
- Chokes: Five extended Mobil-style tubes
- Manufacturer Part Number: 123001
- UPC: 766646630871
Who Should Buy It
This gun suits quail, dove, woodcock and grouse hunters who cover ground on foot, sub-gauge skeet and sporting clays competitors, and anyone who has developed a flinch behind heavier bores. It is also a natural step up for a shooter who has outgrown a .410 but is not ready for a 20 or 12.
Weigh the honest drawbacks. Twenty-eight gauge shells cost more than 12 or 20 gauge and are harder to find on local shelves, so plan to order ammunition online. Capacity is two rounds, which slows you down on a heavy dove flight. The bore is not appropriate for waterfowl or turkeys at range. There are no sling swivel studs from the factory, the high-gloss finish shows fingerprints and brush marks, and the walnut is standard grade rather than figured.
Within its lane, the Akkar 828 Open Country 28 gauge is a genuinely delightful gun to own. Browse more options in our firearms collection, or read the maker’s overview at Akkar USA.
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