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03-22-2014, 10:54 PM | #1 |
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Well, I had to do it - new shotgun: Beretta Outlander A300
The only long shotgun I have to shoot for upland hunting and clays is an Ithaca M37 made in 1939. It's been running a little rough, lately --- especially with the new "low brass" aluminum base shells, which tend to stick in the chamber unless I am extremely generous with the oil. I'd been saving up for a while, and went to the gun shop with the intention of purchasing a Stoeger semi-auto, but they were sold out of them except for the camo model. I'm not too enthused about the camo guns - it is just personal preference. So, I handled the other guns in the same price range, and then picked up the Beretta. It just felt right. It was about $100 more than the Stoeger, but it is likely the last hunting shotgun I'll ever buy. I was tempted by the over-unders, but none of them felt quite right compared to the Charles Daly/Miroku I used to have. No reason to take pics - it is just a black gun. The stock photos are on Beretta's website here: http://www.berettausa.com/products/b...c-12ga-28-mc3/ I also like the idea of supporting a company that told the anti-gun state (Maryland) they are located in to fluff-off, they were moving out.
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03-23-2014, 05:15 AM | #2 |
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That looks like a solid shotgun.
I never thought of berretta as a option but a quick google search shows them to be reliable and economical. Well. Now I have another one for the list. Let us know how it shoots! |
03-23-2014, 06:09 AM | #3 |
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Dang nice, Sanders!
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03-23-2014, 07:45 AM | #4 |
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Another big deciding factor was that the Beretta is American made and the Stoeger is made in Turkey.
American-made or muslime-made gun...hmmmmmmm - no brainer for a member. |
03-23-2014, 10:50 AM | #5 |
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Nice shotgun has the same gas system as my AL391.
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03-23-2014, 11:00 AM | #6 |
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nice shotty Sanders
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03-23-2014, 01:15 PM | #7 |
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I went out and put a box of shells through it this morning, and it ran without a hiccup. I'm going to have to get used to the different loading procedure - drop one in the chamber, drop the bolt, then load the other 2 in the magazine.
I can't wait to get out and knock some clay pigeons out of the air with it, though. |
03-23-2014, 01:55 PM | #8 |
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I like your final decision Sanders.
That shotgun will also put a bad guys internals on a wall behind him if necessary. Also works on the head ... the whole flippin head Cleanup in hallway. Bring a mop an bucket please. |
03-23-2014, 02:24 PM | #9 |
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While this one will do that quite nicely, I have a Mossberg 590 w/ 9 round mag, a 20" bbl., ghost sights, and a Streamlight flashlight on it that is dedicated to that proposition.
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04-06-2014, 03:35 PM | #10 |
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Well done, I am another who thinks you made a good choice.
Just received the Winchester catalog, dayum, I can't believe the prices on new firearms. |
04-14-2014, 12:30 PM | #11 |
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This gun just keeps getting smoother with use. I could almost swear the recoil has lessened as well. For a 12 gauge, it has very little recoil, anyway.
I cleaned it and was surprised at how little gunk there was in it for a gas operated gun. It makes very good use of the powder, and is very efficient. Maybe it really is self-cleaning as they advertise? Still, it's a good idea to keep the barrel clean of plastic wadding residue. I ran another 150 through it, yesterday. It didn't have so much as a single hiccup. All Estate 7-1/2 target/hunting loads. I also ordered a couple extended, ported chokes by Carlson - one in Skeet and one in "Light Modified". But I think I'll get my fundamentals down before I start trying to play the change-a-choke game. I believe those 2 chokes will cover most ranges - plus dropping the shot size down to 8 may give me a little more shot on target. |
04-19-2014, 09:08 PM | #12 |
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I too love the Ithaca Model 37. However, I am afraid to try new shotguns because they might make me not like the Model 37 any more.
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04-21-2014, 11:19 AM | #14 |
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I'll always love the M37, and it will be my go-to gun for quail hunting as it has a full choke barrel.
Maybe. The Beretta is really growing on me. I wish I'd bought the wood-stocked version, but at the time I didn't know it was offered with a wood stock. I checked the Beretta web site to see if I could buy just the stock, but didn't see it offered for my model. So, I think I may just paint it Coyote Tan with some Brownell's Alumahyde II I have in the garage. |
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