At one time I owned a Parker 20ga VHE 28" and bought a Parker Repro 28ga 28"; both for purpose of hunting quail. I normally loaded 20ga 3/4oz loads for quail. After just a few quail hunting trips using both guns it was very apparent the 20ga was clearly superior for me in dead quail and few cripples. Crippled Gamble, Scalies and Mearns quail have a significant loss rate. Sold the 28ga. Bought a second 20ga for backup and for sporting clays practice. Twenty eight gauge lost its sex appeal quickly for me.
