Both the 28 Ga and the .410 bore are good guns/cartridges. It comes down to the skill or proficiency of the person with the gun, and knowing the effective range and game size associated with the cartridge. On a good day, I can crush clay targets with either gauge, and on a bad day, I would choose the larger of the two. Both of these cartridges is probably effective at ranges out to 25 yards most days, in the proper hands. That being said, for most who rarely shoot, a 12Ga or 20 Ga are a better choice. 28 Ga or 410 bore are not the best for ground sluicing birds, but work well on air born targets.