Gselk- A little more salt please The wound is still fresh. I also prefer my sxs 28 for pheasant Really makes the boys look when they miss with their 12's and the 28 drops em at 45 yds[] You shooting 4's or 6's. i put 4's in the 2nd chamber. Found a place that sells em under $8 a box Good luck. Taking the pup?