Rizzini Artemis Break Open Side By Side Shotgun 28 Gauge 29" Barrel 2Rd Capacity Turkish Walnut Stock Coin Finish
MANUFACTURER: Rizzini
FAMILY: BR552 Series
MODEL: Artemis
TYPE: Shotgun
ACTION: Side By Side
CALIBER/GAUGE: 28 Gauge
FINISH: Coin or Case Finish
FINISH TYPE: Applied Finish
STOCK: Wood Stock
STOCK/GRIPS: 2.5 Grade Turkish Walnut
Barrel: 29"
Capacity: 2
Listed Capacity Based On Manufacturer Specifications
SIGHTS: Front Metal Bead
SIGHT TYPE: Fixed Sights
WEIGHT: 5.7 lbs.
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 11.75 lbs.
CHOKE: 5 Flush Nickle Coated
RECEIVER: Roundbody Steel Frame
CASE: Rizzini ABS Case
ADDL INFO: Auto Ejectors
ADDL INFO: Single Selective Trigger
ADDL INFO: Side Plate Ornamental Scroll
Caliber Dictionary
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The 28 gauge was introduced in 1903 by Parker Brothers, famous for double-barrel shotguns. With a nominal bore diameter of .550-inch, it is considered a "small gauge" shotgun, and 28 gauge is one of the four officlal events in American skeet. Case length is 2 3/4 inches and the standard charge is just 3/4-ounce of shot. That said, with modern shells the 28 gauge is surprisingly effective on both clay targets and upland birds. Although definitely an "expert's shotgun," the 28 gauge has the advantage of low recoil, can be built into very light shotguns, and is much more effective than the .410. Over the years it was kept alive mostly by serious skeet shooters, but today is often chosen by serious upland bird hunters. Because of pellet count it is most effective with smaller shot sizes (7 1/2, 8, and 9), so is rarely employed by waterfowlers. — Craig Boddington
