The Weatherby Orion SxS in 28 gauge is a classic side-by-side with 28-inch barrels, built for birds and clays (Weatherby part no. OG12828DSM). It has a straight English stock, a splinter forend and double triggers set in a long tang trigger guard. The barrels carry a swamp rib and a brass bead sight with a blued finish, and the walnut furniture has an oil finish. Interchangeable Yildiz chokes let it move between upland and the clay course.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 28, a lighter-recoiling option than the 20 gauge.
• The action is side-by-side, with two barrels set next to each other.
• The barrels measure 28 inches, which swing smoothly and predictably.
• The chambers are 3 inches, per Weatherby’s spec table.
• Weight is 6.3 pounds by Weatherby’s spec table.
• Overall length is 46 inches.
• The sight is a brass bead on a swamp rib.
• Yildiz choke tubes are included, Improved Modified, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Full and Skeet.
• Double triggers sit in a long tang trigger guard.
• The stock is oil-rubbed A-grade walnut in a straight English style with a splinter forend.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chokes does the 28 gauge Orion SxS use? It uses Yildiz choke tubes, with Improved Modified, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Full and Skeet.

Does it have double triggers? Yes. Double triggers sit in a long tang trigger guard.

How long is it overall? Weatherby lists an overall length of 46 inches with the 28-inch barrels.

Buy the Weatherby Orion SxS 28 Gauge

Classic English styling and a walnut stock make this side-by-side a good fit for bird hunters and clay shooters. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more side-by-side shotguns too.