Right when i looked at the title "16 28" i thought of the shotgun gauges. Yes, they are dieing out. Mostly because the 20 and 12 are taking over. It's become much easier to find 12 and 20 gauge ammunition rather than 16 and 28. More premium and specialty loads are made in 12 and 20 gauge. the 16 and 28 have just become in between gauges that people want as much. the 20 is perfect for all birds and provides light recoil and can be used as a beginner shotgun as well as a shotgun that you use for the rest of your life. some people never upgrade to the 12 gauge. the 12 gauge is so popular because of the power it releases. the recoil is manageable with most loads. some 3 and 3 1/2 loads can become shoulder bruising though, luckily you usually only need one shot when using that length of load. turkey, etc. the recoil is manageable and the power and velocity of the 12 gauge puts it above all other shotgun gauges in my opinion. the 10 gauge is a little too much on the recoil. and the 20 gauge doesn't offer the punch.

That was the most ridicuclous post I have read lately. Blah Blah Blah.

It is obvious that you have too much time on your hands and nothing of importance to say. And you have no frigging idea what you are talking about.

I see a lot of bird hunters -- particularly older hunters -- shooting 28s these days. They're efficient, don't kick much and the guns are light and fun to shoot. They're not all-around guns but they are great for birds over pointing dogs, doves and skeet.