Description
There's something about a 28 gauge side-by-side that just feels right in the hands, and the Heritage Badlander Field leans into that. Heritage took the coach gun that put the Badlander name on the map, stretched the barrels to 28 inches, and turned it into a proper field gun. The longer tubes smooth out your swing on crossing birds and give the gun a balanced, deliberate feel that short doubles can't match. In the slim 28 gauge frame, it carries easy through a long day of walking hedgerows.
Classic Badlander Style, Built for the Field
The looks are pure traditional double gun. A richly stained Turkish walnut stock with a checkered grip pairs up with alloy steel barrels and a boxlock receiver wearing a matte black chrome finish. That coating is the modern touch here, resembling a classic oxide finish but holding up noticeably better against moisture, sweat, and field wear. A brass bead sits up front between the barrels, giving you a clean, simple reference that doubles have relied on for well over a century.
How the Badlander Field Handles
Heritage kept the controls old school in the best way. Twin triggers let you pick your barrel and choke instantly, which is a real advantage when a bird flushes close and the next one gets up at distance. The two-position safety rides on the tang right under your thumb, exactly where a break-action safety belongs. The action is a straightforward break-open design with a 2.75-inch chamber and two-round capacity, so there's very little to fuss with and very little to go wrong.
Chokes Included with the Badlander 28 Gauge
Instead of locking you into fixed chokes, this model ships with four Mobil-pattern choke tubes: Full, Improved Modified, Modified, and Improved Cylinder. That covers everything from tight-choked late-season pheasant work to open patterns for skeet and close-flushing quail. For anyone who's wanted a walnut-and-steel double without the vintage gun price tag, this one earns its spot in the truck.
Key Specifications
- Model: Badlander Field
- Manufacturer: Heritage Manufacturing
- Manufacturer Part Number: BL2828BK
- UPC: 727962710111
- Gauge: 28 Gauge
- Chamber: 2.75"
- Action: Break-Open Side-by-Side
- Barrel Length: 28"
- Capacity: 2 Rounds
- Triggers: Double (Twin) Triggers
- Safety: Tang-Mounted Two-Position
- Sights: Fixed Brass Bead Front
- Metal Finish: Matte Black Chrome
- Stock: Turkish Walnut, Dark Stain
- Chokes: 4 Mobil Chokes (F, IM, M, IC)
What’s Included
- Heritage Badlander Field 28GA side-by-side shotgun
- 4 Mobil choke tubes (Full, Improved Modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What chokes come with the Heritage Badlander Field 28 gauge?
It ships with four interchangeable Mobil-pattern choke tubes: Full, Improved Modified, Modified, and Improved Cylinder. That spread covers most upland hunting and clay games without buying anything extra. Since they're a common Mobil thread pattern, finding additional constrictions later is easy.
What ammo does the Badlander Field 28GA use?
This model has 2.75-inch chambers, which is the standard shell length for 28 gauge. Typical 3/4 oz field and target loads run great through it, and the light recoil is a big part of why people love the 28 gauge for upland birds and skeet. Just stick with 2.75-inch shells and you're set.
How do the double triggers work on the Badlander?
Each trigger fires one barrel, front trigger for one, rear for the other. Since each barrel can wear a different choke, you can instantly choose a tighter or more open pattern depending on how far out the bird is. It takes a little practice if you're used to a single trigger, but most folks pick it up in a range session or two.
Is the Heritage Badlander Field good for both hunting and clays?
Yes, and that's really the point of the Field version. The 28-inch barrels give a smoother, steadier swing than the shorter coach-style Badlanders, which helps on crossing clays and flushing birds alike. With the included choke assortment you can set it up open for skeet or tighter for late-season pheasant and dove.





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