Description
There is something about a 28 gauge over/under that just feels right in the hands, and the Akkar Open Country nails that feeling. It is light enough to carry through a long afternoon of quail or dove hunting, quick to the shoulder, and easy on the recoil, which makes it a great pick whether you are chasing birds or breaking clays on the weekend. Akkar has been building shotguns in Turkey since 1985, and this one shows the kind of fit and finish you would expect from a company that has been at it for decades.
What Makes the Open Country 28 Gauge Stand Out
The 28-inch blued barrels wear a 7mm flat rib and carry a deep high-gloss finish that pairs nicely with the OxyCap treated receiver, a proprietary surface finish that adds real wear resistance on top of the good looks. The Turkish walnut stock has clean checkering and warm grain that gives the gun a traditional field profile. Chambers are cut for 3-inch shells, so you can run standard 2 3/4-inch target loads all day or step up to heavier 3-inch field loads when the situation calls for it.
Chokes, Ejectors, and Everyday Practicality
Five extended mobil-style choke tubes come standard, and since they are extended you can swap them by hand without digging for a wrench. That covers you from tight patterns on wild flushing birds to open spreads for skeet. The automatic ejectors kick spent hulls clear for fast reloads, and here is a nice touch: they can be converted to simple extractors by swapping a single part if you prefer to pluck your empties for reloading. A tang-mounted safety with built-in barrel selector rounds out the controls.
A Field Gun Worth Handing Down
Akkar backs the Open Country with a 5-year limited warranty, which says a lot about how they feel about the build. For anyone who has wanted a proper 28 gauge stack barrel without spending Italian gun money, this one deserves a serious look.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Akkar
- Model: Open Country
- Manufacturer Part Number: 123001
- UPC: 766646630871
- Gauge: 28 Gauge
- Action: Over/Under
- Barrel Length: 28 in
- Chamber: 3 in (accepts 2 3/4 in and 3 in shells)
- Capacity: 2 Rounds
- Barrel Finish: High-Gloss Blued with 7mm Flat Rib
- Receiver Finish: High-Gloss OxyCap
- Stock: Turkish Walnut
- Ejectors: Automatic (convertible to extractors)
- Safety: Tang-Mounted with Barrel Selector
- Choke Tubes: 5 Extended Mobil-Style, Interchangeable
- Warranty: 5-Year Limited
What’s Included
- Akkar Open Country 28 Gauge Over/Under Shotgun
- Five (5) Extended Mobil-Style Choke Tubes
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Akkar Open Country 28 gauge shoot 3-inch shells?
Yes. The chambers are cut for 3-inch shells, so it will handle both 2 3/4-inch and 3-inch loads. That gives you plenty of range, from soft-shooting target ammo for clays to heavier field loads for birds.
Does the Open Country come with choke tubes?
It ships with five extended mobil-style choke tubes. Because they are extended, you can change them by hand without a choke wrench, which is handy when you are switching between skeet in the morning and a bird hunt in the afternoon.
Does this shotgun have ejectors or extractors?
It comes with automatic ejectors from the factory, which toss spent hulls clear when you break the action open. If you reload and prefer to keep your empties, Akkar designed them to convert to standard extractors by changing a single part.
Is a 28 gauge over/under a good choice for new or smaller-framed hunters?
It is one of the best. The 28 gauge produces noticeably less recoil than a 12 or 20 while still patterning well enough for doves, quail, and clay targets. Combined with the lighter carry weight typical of small-bore over/unders, it makes for a very comfortable day in the field.




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