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There is something special about running a 28 gauge on the sporting clays course, and Beretta clearly gets it. Instead of putting this 686 Silver Pigeon I Sporting on a tiny dedicated frame, they built it on a 20 gauge receiver with 30 inch barrels. That extra bit of weight and length is exactly what you want when you are swinging through crossers and long presentations. Sub-gauge guns that are too light tend to get whippy and stop mid-swing, and this one stays smooth and keeps moving through the target the way a real competition gun should.
The 30 inch Steelium Optima-Bore HP barrels use Beretta's extended forcing cones, which translates to noticeably soft shooting and consistent, even patterns, and that is with a gauge that barely recoils to begin with. Up top you get a ventilated sporting rib with a mid bead, plus a vented mid rib between the barrels to help shed heat on long days. The B-Fast adjustable comb is the piece that separates this from the field guns. Loosen it, set your height and cast so your eye lines up dead center down the rib, and lock it down. Proper fit matters more than most people think, and having it built in from the factory saves you a trip to the stock fitter.
Underneath the floral engraving sits the same low-profile 686 action that has been running strong on clays courses and in bird fields for decades. Dual conical locking lugs sit mid-action between the barrels, giving you a slim receiver with serious durability, and the low profile keeps your eye close to your lead hand for a natural point. The oil-finished walnut, crisp checkering, and Schnabel forend give it that classic Beretta look that never goes out of style.
A round of clays with a 28 is just plain fun. Light recoil, surprisingly capable patterns, and enough gun here to break targets at real distances. It comes with five flush Optima-Choke HP tubes and a hard case, so you are ready for the course right out of the box.
No, and that is by design. This sporting model is built on the 20 gauge receiver with 30 inch barrels, which gives it more heft and a longer sight plane than the scaled-frame field guns. That added weight keeps your swing smooth on crossers instead of feeling twitchy like an ultralight sub-gauge can.
B-Fast is Beretta's adjustable comb system built into the walnut stock. It lets you raise, lower, and cast the comb so your eye sits perfectly in line with the rib without shims or aftermarket work. Getting the gun to fit your face properly makes a real difference in how consistently you break targets.
It ships with five flush-mount Optima-Choke HP tubes, so you can cover skeet distances all the way out to longer sporting presentations. The Optima-Choke HP system is widely supported, so extended aftermarket tubes from makers like Briley are easy to find if you want them later.
Absolutely, and plenty of experienced clay shooters would tell you it is the most fun way to run a course. A 3/4 ounce load patterns better than most people expect and recoil is next to nothing, so you can shoot all day without getting beat up. Pick your chokes sensibly for longer targets and this gun will hold its own.
| UPC | 082442069821 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | J686S2820CBF |
| Barrel Length | 30" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 28 Gauge |
| Capacity | 2 |
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