Rio Top Target 28 Gauge 2-3/4-inch #8 shot shells (brand part no. RC288) give clay and upland shooters a dedicated target load for one of the most refined gauges in the sporting arms family. Rio Ammunition loads a 3/4-ounce payload of #8 shot at a rated 1300 fps, striking the balance of light recoil and dense patterns that makes the 28 gauge a favorite with shooters who put hundreds of rounds downrange in a single session. Sitting neatly between the 20 gauge and .410 bore, the 28 gauge demands a well-built cartridge to perform at its best, and this Top Target load is built specifically for clays and light upland work rather than adapted from a bigger-bore recipe. Sold in a 25-round box of shotgun shells, it is a straightforward way to keep a 28-gauge gun fed for a day at the club or in the field.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 28, a refined, light-recoiling platform nestled between the 20 gauge and .410 bore.
• The shell length is 2-3/4 inches, the standard length for target and upland 28-gauge loads.
• The payload weighs 3/4 ounce, a proper target-weight charge for the 28 gauge.
• The shot size is #8, sized for clay targets and light upland birds.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 1300 fps, a standard target-shooting speed that keeps recoil light.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, enough for a round of clays or a solid morning afield.
• Cost works out to about 0.65 dollars per round, reasonable for a dedicated 28-gauge target load.
• The loaded box ships at approximately 1.6 pounds, a useful reference for order planning.
• The 28 gauge offers more refined recoil and handling characteristics than larger bores, rewarding a well-built cartridge like this one.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this load built for? It is a dedicated target load for clays and light upland shooting, not a magnum hunting round.

Is 28 gauge harder to shoot well than 12 or 20 gauge? Not necessarily; its lighter recoil helps many shooters, though the smaller payload rewards a well-built cartridge like this Top Target load.

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 25 rounds.

Buy Rio Top Target 28 Gauge Shells

A light gun should not mean a compromised pattern, and Top Target is built to prove the 28 gauge belongs on the clays course. Pattern a box before your next round and feel the difference light recoil makes over a long day. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.