Beretta A300???

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Beretta A300???

Postby lurejunkee » Sun Dec 14, 2014 10:53 am

Hey folks. Looking for insight on the A300. I'm looking at buying my first semi-auto shotgun and am interested in the A300 as a less expensive choice. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Re: Beretta A300???

Postby Olly » Sun Dec 14, 2014 11:30 am

I've never used one but I've always heard you can't go wrong with any of the 3 B's.

But don't forget that the A300 is their economy gun.
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Re: Beretta A300???

Postby Duckdog » Sun Dec 14, 2014 11:54 am

Do a search at http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/ and you'll see that the reviews have been predominately positive.

I picked one up early in the season when it became clear that I wasn't going to be able to pump my old 870 (shoulder surgery), and dragging my nicer upland semi's through the marsh was quickly taking it's toll on them.
In short, I like it. It fits well, and is easily broken down for service.
However, it has been been somewhat unreliable with the case of Kent shells I bought this year. I don't think I can fully blame the gun for that though, as the Kent shells have a noticeable "flare out" on the hull sides at the crimp.
Either way, I think my particular shotgun could benefit from a chamber polishing and I intend to do just that.

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Beretta A300???

Postby lurejunkee » Sun Dec 14, 2014 12:02 pm

Thanks guys. I've heard the same thing about the 3 B's and I really like the price. I know I can pass this gun along to my son in a few years if I decide to upgrade.

Oh and awesome photo DD that just might make my wallpaper.
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Beretta A300???

Postby lurejunkee » Sun Dec 14, 2014 12:03 pm

Does the camo pattern help with the elements? I'm sure I'd be huntin in saltwater?
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Re: Beretta A300???

Postby Duckdog » Sun Dec 14, 2014 12:05 pm

Yes it does, and is probably the biggest benefit of it.
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Re: Beretta A300???

Postby Flightstopper » Sun Dec 14, 2014 12:21 pm

Not to de-rail but I saw that book at academy the other day. Never read it but seems interning and always caught my eye.
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Re: Beretta A300???

Postby lurejunkee » Sun Dec 14, 2014 1:07 pm

Flightstopper wrote:Not to de-rail but I saw that book at academy the other day. Never read it but seems interning and always caught my eye.
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Man I picked it 2 days ago! Trying to fit in the reading between my studies. Will def get more in after this week.
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Re: Beretta A300???

Postby lurejunkee » Sun Dec 14, 2014 1:13 pm

Duckdog wrote:Yes it does, and is probably the biggest benefit of it.


Def gonna have to get camo
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Re: Beretta A300???

Postby Flightstopper » Sun Dec 14, 2014 1:17 pm

lurejunkee wrote:
Flightstopper wrote:Not to de-rail but I saw that book at academy the other day. Never read it but seems interning and always caught my eye.
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Man I picked it 2 days ago! Trying to fit in the reading between my studies. Will def get more in after this week.


Cool, let me know how it is.
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Re: Beretta A300???

Postby lurejunkee » Sun Dec 14, 2014 1:51 pm

Yes sir!
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Re: Beretta A300???

Postby lurejunkee » Thu Dec 18, 2014 11:26 pm

How about the Stoeger M3000 or 3500??
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Re: Beretta A300???

Postby Flightstopper » Thu Dec 18, 2014 11:36 pm

Stick with beretta for sure. I really don't know the overall record with the two models mentioned but I had a M2000 and I never had any major issues really but I've been very happy since getting rid of it.
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Re: Beretta A300???

Postby lurejunkee » Fri Dec 19, 2014 1:45 am

Flightstopper wrote:Stick with beretta for sure. I really don't know the overall record with the two models mentioned but I had a M2000 and I never had any major issues really but I've been very happy since getting rid of it.


Thanks FS
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Re: Beretta A300???

Postby IndianaMallard64 » Fri Dec 19, 2014 7:48 am

You can never go wrong with a Beretta, beautiful guns! Keep their value and wonderful customer service. "If a man buys Beretta's and Browning's the rest of his life he will be a happy man, a duck whisperer and get tons of chicks" Anonymous quote
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Re: Beretta A300???

Postby lurejunkee » Fri Dec 19, 2014 9:12 am

IndianaMallard64 wrote:You can never go wrong with a Beretta, beautiful guns! Keep their value and wonderful customer service. "If a man buys Beretta's and Browning's the rest of his life he will be a happy man, a duck whisperer and get tons of chicks" Anonymous quote


Love it!
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Re: Beretta A300???

Postby Tomkat » Fri Dec 19, 2014 1:11 pm

I dont really like my Al390 Silver Mallard. Its in great shape. I think I will sell it and get another back up gun, possibly a Stoger 3000 or a Mossberg 500. My M2 sort of ruins me for other guns.

Open to suggestions for a back up gun....
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Re: Beretta A300???

Postby lurejunkee » Fri Dec 19, 2014 3:23 pm

Tomkat wrote:I dont really like my Al390 Silver Mallard. Its in great shape. I think I will sell it and get another back up gun, possibly a Stoger 3000 or a Mossberg 500. My M2 sort of ruins me for other guns.

Open to suggestions for a back up gun....


What don't you like about it?
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Re: Beretta A300???

Postby Tomkat » Fri Dec 19, 2014 3:55 pm

It has a wooden stock. A nice one. The levers to unload it are small and hard to use. It cycles perfect and looks real good. To good....
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Re: Beretta A300???

Postby 3200 Man » Fri Dec 19, 2014 9:00 pm

Tomkat wrote:I dont really like my Al390 Silver Mallard. Its in great shape. I think I will sell it and get another back up gun, possibly a Stoger 3000 or a Mossberg 500. My M2 sort of ruins me for other guns.

Open to suggestions for a back up gun....


Well don't be bashful , throw me out a price ! Those old model guns......just keep working , maybe !
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Re: Beretta A300???

Postby Tomkat » Fri Dec 19, 2014 9:45 pm

Let me see if I can get a picture. 26" barrel.
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