AndyUK Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 I see that Benelli have launched a new 28 gauge auto, called the Rafaello Crio 28. Are they available in the US - anyone have any experience? I think it's the first 28 that Benelli have produced. Rgds Andy Quote
coltlover Posted June 18, 2009 Posted June 18, 2009 Andy, I too am curious about the new Raffaello Crio 28ga. Can't believe we are the only 28ga fans out here. Regards, Mark Quote
Trapshooter1 Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 Andy, I too am curious about the new Raffaello Crio 28ga. Can't believe we are the only 28ga fans out here. Regards, Mark I am just curious, but why do you like 28 gauge? __________________ a-s-sume makes an a-s-s out of u and me Quote
Unobtanium Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 I am just curious, but why do you like 28 gauge? __________________ a-s-sume makes an a-s-s out of u and me +1, that's kindof like me wishing I was packing only 4" in hopes of a girl finding it "cute". Sorry, I just don't see the appeal of owning a 28ga. Quote
TMAC Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 I think a lot of skeet shooters like to try the 28 ga, plus it could double as a light weight grouse/partridge/dove gun as well. Super easy to carry all day long. Quote
Unobtanium Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 I think a lot of skeet shooters like to try the 28 ga, plus it could double as a light weight grouse/partridge/dove gun as well. Super easy to carry all day long. I guess it IS more challenging to hit skeet and if you are so good that 12ga is "easy" then I can see it. Quote
AndyUK Posted June 20, 2009 Author Posted June 20, 2009 First of all, as the original poster, my apologies for not coming back on this. I must admit I'd thought that this thread had 'died'! I do not actually own a 28 and have little more than an academic curiosity. The 28 is certainly a more serious proposition as a starter gun for a youngster or lightly built adult, than a .410". There I DO speak from experience. I started shot gunning with a .410" and it was a BAD move. A 28 or lightly loaded 20 would have given me a much better chance. If however, you look to Italy, it is common for them to shoot small songbirds etc. and maybe, they think that the 28 will leave something for them to eat. Plus, any possible reason to buy something else is automatically a good reason, in my book:D Andy Quote
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