Description
Baschieri Pellagri Dove and Quail 28 Ga is the 28 gauge member of the B&P Heavy Dove and Quail family, and it is a serious load for such a small gauge. Each 2-3/4 inch shell carries 15/16 oz of 7.5 shot at a published 1,300 fps. It comes in a 25 round box.
Who Makes Baschieri Pellagri Dove and Quail 28 Ga
Baschieri & Pellagri was founded in Bologna, Italy in 1885 and makes its own powders, wads and hulls. The company is best known for its competition shells, and B&P USA imports both the target and hunting ranges.
Most 28 gauge field loads carry 3/4 oz of shot. Baschieri Pellagri Dove and Quail 28 Ga pushes that to 15/16 oz and adds velocity, finishing at 1,300 fps. In practical terms that brings a 28 gauge closer to the payload of a light 20 gauge load, while keeping the slim, light gun that makes the 28 gauge so pleasant to carry.
The 28 gauge has a loyal following among quail and dove hunters for its low recoil and its reputation for patterning well for its size. A heavier load like this one extends its useful range a little and gives you more pellets on fast, crossing birds.
Specifications and Performance
The published specification is 28 gauge, 2-3/4 inch shell length, 15/16 oz of 7.5 lead shot and a muzzle velocity of 1,300 fps. That is a lot of shot moving quickly for this bore size, so expect a little more recoil than a standard 3/4 oz load, though still far less than a 20 or 12 gauge.
Number 7.5 shot gives roughly 330 pellets in a 15/16 oz charge. An improved cylinder or skeet choke is ideal for quail over dogs, and modified suits doves. Pattern your gun at 25 and 30 yards to see how this heavier load behaves in your barrel.
B&P loads the shell with its own components, including a plastic hull and a one piece wad that protects the shot column on its way down the bore. Consistent components mean consistent velocity, which keeps your sight picture and lead the same from one bird to the next.
- Product: Baschieri Pellagri Dove and Quail 28 Ga
- Gauge: 28 gauge
- Shell length: 2-3/4 inch
- Payload: 15/16 oz
- Shot: 7.5 lead
- Velocity: 1,300 fps (published)
- Quantity: 25 rounds per box
- UPC: 878122006787
Field Notes
28 gauge shells cost more than 20 or 12 gauge, and they can be harder to find. If you shoot a 28 gauge often, buying several boxes of Baschieri Pellagri Dove and Quail 28 Ga at once saves trips and keeps your loads consistent through the season.
Lead shot cannot be used for waterfowl and is restricted on some public dove fields. Check your state regulations before hunting. Never carry 28 gauge shells with 20 or 12 gauge shells in the same pocket, as mixing gauges can lead to a dangerous barrel obstruction.
If you are introducing a young or recoil-sensitive shooter to wingshooting, a 28 gauge is a fine choice, but you may want to start them on a lighter 3/4 oz load and move up to this heavier shell once they are comfortable. Fit and confidence come first.
Because the 28 gauge payload is light, keep shots reasonable, generally within about 30 to 35 yards, for clean kills. Good gun fit and practice on clays will do more for your success than any shell.
Store shells cool and dry. Buyers must be at least 18 for shotgun ammunition, and some states add extra rules for ammunition purchases.
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