Aguila birdshot ammunition in 28 gauge (part no. 1CHB2836) loads a full 1-ounce charge of #6 shot at 1,200 feet per second in a 2.75-inch hull. Aguila Ammunition loads the 28 gauge to a genuinely full payload here rather than a scaled-down target charge, giving the sub-gauge real field-hunting credibility. The #6 shot size delivers a go-to size for pheasant and general upland hunting, matched to a gauge that carries noticeably lighter than a 12 or 20 through a long day afield. For hunters drawn to the 28 gauge’s handling but wary of giving up payload, this shotgun shells is built to answer that.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 28 gauge, a light-carrying sub-gauge with a growing following among upland hunters.
• The shell length is 2.75 inches, the standard 28-gauge hull length.
• The payload weighs 1 ounce, a full field-load charge for the sub-gauge.
• The shot size is #6, a go-to size for pheasant and general upland hunting.
• Muzzle velocity is listed at 1,200 feet per second, a standard field-load speed.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, a practical count for a day in the field.
• Cost runs about $0.76 per round, in line with other name-brand 28-gauge field loads.
• Shipping weight per box runs 2.0 pounds, useful for shooters planning a case-quantity order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 1-ounce payload considered full for 28 gauge? Yes, 1 ounce is a full field-weight charge for the 28 gauge, giving it real pattern density rather than the lighter loads often associated with the sub-gauge.

What game is #6 shot best suited for? #6 shot is a common all-around size for pheasant and general upland birds, balancing pattern density with enough pellet energy for clean kills at typical field ranges.

Buy Aguila 28 Gauge #6 Birdshot

A lighter gauge should not mean a lighter punch, and this Aguila load gives the 28 gauge the full payload to back up its handling. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.