Description
There's a lot to like about a proper over/under in 28 gauge, and the Akkar Open Country makes a strong case for it. This is a svelte, well-balanced break-action built for upland hunters and clay shooters who want a lighter payload without giving up the handling and looks of a traditional stacked-barrel gun. Akkar has been building shotguns in Turkey since 1985, and that experience shows in the fit and finish here.
What Makes the Open Country Swing So Well
The 28-inch blued barrels wear a 7mm flat rib topped with a white dot front sight, so your eye lands right down the centerline for a clean, uncluttered sight picture. Chambers are cut for up to 3-inch shells, which means you can run light target loads at the range and step up to heavier upland loads when the birds are flying. In 28 gauge the whole package stays trim and quick, and it's a genuine pleasure to carry through a cut field or swing on a crossing clay. Overall length comes in around 45 inches.
Fit, Finish, and Feel of the Open Country
The stock is standard-grade Turkish walnut with clean checkering and a recoil pad, paired with Akkar's proprietary high-gloss OxyCap receiver finish that looks sharp and holds up to field use better than plain bluing. Controls are intuitive thanks to a tang-mounted safety and barrel selector, so switching barrels or going on safe is right at your thumb. It's a field-grade gun that carries itself with a bit of class.
Chokes and Ejectors on the Open Country
Five extended mobile-style choke tubes come in the box, giving you the range to dial in from tight pheasant work to open skeet and everything between. The automatic ejectors kick empties clear for fast reloads, and they're convertible to extractors by swapping a single part if you'd rather keep your hulls. Akkar backs the Open Country with a 5-year limited warranty.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Akkar
- Model: Open Country
- MPN: 123001
- UPC: 766646630871
- Action: Over/Under
- Gauge: 28 Gauge
- Chamber: 3 Inch
- Barrel Length: 28 Inch
- Barrel Finish: High Gloss Blued
- Rib: 7mm Flat Rib
- Receiver Finish: High Gloss OxyCap
- Front Sight: White Dot
- Stock: Turkish Walnut with Recoil Pad
- Ejectors: Automatic, Convertible to Extractors
- Capacity: 2
- Overall Length: 45 Inch
What’s Included
- Akkar Open Country 28 Gauge Over/Under Shotgun
- Five (5) extended mobile-style choke tubes
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Akkar Open Country an over/under or a side by side?
Despite how it gets categorized in some listings, the Open Country is a true over/under with stacked barrels. The 28 gauge version uses the same stacked-barrel platform as the 12, 20, and .410 models in the series. If you're after a side by side, this isn't it.
What chokes come with the Open Country 28 gauge?
It ships with five extended mobile-style choke tubes, giving you the flexibility to tune your pattern for everything from tight upland shots to open skeet. The tubes are interchangeable, so you can swap constrictions based on the game or target. That coverage makes it a versatile pick right out of the box.
Can the Open Country handle 3-inch shells?
Yes, the chambers are cut for up to 3-inch shells. That lets you run lighter 2 3/4-inch target loads at the range and move up to heavier hunting loads in the field without changing guns. Plenty of 28 gauge hunters stick with 2 3/4-inch for most work, but the headroom is there.
Why choose 28 gauge over 20 or 12?
The 28 gauge keeps the whole gun light and lively, which makes a real difference on long upland walks and fast-swinging targets. Recoil is gentle, so it's a friendly option for smaller-framed or recoil-sensitive shooters. It patterns well above its reputation and is flat-out fun to shoot on clays.





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