Weatherby SA-08 28-Gauge

by
posted on January 15, 2014
** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. **
weatherby_sa08_f.jpg

Recent winner of an American Rifleman 2014 Golden Bullseye Award for Shotgun of the Year, the Weatherby SA-08 28-guage is an excellent game-bird rifle. At 5 1/2-pounds, a field gun doesn't get much lighter. The SA-08 features a deep black-anodized and highly polished receiver that is machined from a hard aluminum alloy.

Technical Specifications:

 

Action type: gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun

Gauge: 28, 2¾"

Receiver: anodized aluminum alloy

Trigger: 8-lb. pull

Magazine: four shells with supplied plug reducing to two

Barrel: 28" (also available in 26") with screw-in choke tubes

Sights: ventilated rib with brass front bead

Stock: high-gloss, select walnut: length of pull, 145⁄16"; drop at comb, 19⁄16"; drop at heel, 25⁄16"; cast-off 1/8"

Overall Length: 48¼"

Weight: 5 lbs., 11 ozs.

Metal Finish: polished black-anodized receiver, black barrel

Accessories: cable-style lock; heavy-load gas piston; three choke tubes (improved cylinder, modified, full); flat, stamped choke-tube wench; stock adjusting shims

Suggested retail price: $849

For more information, visit Weatherby.com.

Latest

4 Dutch Schwarzlose Tripod WWI
4 Dutch Schwarzlose Tripod WWI

The Overlooked Austrian: The Schwarzlose M1907 Machine Gun

Among the machine guns used by all the powers involved in World War I, the Austrian Schwarzlose is often forgotten. But this simple, reliable arm saw service for more than 20 years across two world wars.

New Hodgdon Reloading Manual, Sierra Bullets Announced

Hodgdon announced the launch of its 2026 reloading manual, while Sierra Bullets launched a collection of heavy-for-caliber bullets for handloaders.

Preview: NRA RFID Bi-Fold CCW Permit Wallet

Show your NRA pride while protecting your valuable financial information with this specially configured wallet from the NRA Store.

I Have This Old Gun: Colt 1860 Army Revolver

For the Union Army during the American Civil War, its officers and cavalry troopers relied on one of Colt's most notable firearms: the 1860 Army revolver.

An Affordable Micro-Compact: The Derya Arms DY9Z

The new Derya Arms DY9Z not only fits into the “micro-compact” class of defensive handguns, it adds another adjective: affordable.

Product: Ruger Red Label III Shotgun

Ruger launches the latest iteration in its traditional Red Label shotgun line.

Interests



Get the best of American Rifleman delivered to your inbox.