That 28 GA. shell has been hanging around since the early part of the 20th century. Small-bore skeet is about the only thing which has kept it in production. Although some people use the 28 GA. for upland game hunting, I personally would not want to do so. Without intending to offend anyone, I consider anything under 20 GA. to be potentially a "cripple gun" in the field. Perhaps this "Raging Judge" thing will add a little more longevity to the load.