Beretta?

[blsheetz]

Hello guys new to the forum and duck hunting. Just wondering if anyone has used the Beretta a300 looking at new shotguns for my new found love for duck hunting.

[3legged_lab]

I think there's 1 or 2 guys here who have that gun, they should chime in soon.

[AKPirate]

If you end up looking others, the Benelli SBE2 works and feels great for me.

[blsheetz]

I'm on the fence between the sbe2 and the Beretta. Is there any jamming problems with either of these guns? Do you really need a gun that shoots a 3.5?

[AKPirate]

I'm on the fence between the sbe2 and the Beretta. Is there any jamming problems with either of these guns? Do you really need a gun that shoots a 3.5?

I put in a wolfe spring and never had an issue. I shoot 3 inch number 3's. I like the option of shooting 3.5.

[jehler]

I'm on the fence between the sbe2 and the Beretta. Is there any jamming problems with either of these guns? Do you really need a gun that shoots a 3.5?

can't go wrong with either

[Tiler_J]

I'm on the fence between the sbe2 and the Beretta. Is there any jamming problems with either of these guns? Do you really need a gun that shoots a 3.5?

Both guns are good guns. As for 3.5, that is up to you. I have never shot a 3.5, but I don't have any guns that will handle that size shell. It might be nice to have the option to shoot what you want but it is not a necessity in my opinion.

[RonE]

Welcome to the forum! Yes, you do need 3 1/2" because they don't make a 4" yet. Benelli SBE's shoot anything from 2 3/4 to
3 1/2" with no adjustments just fine.

[3legged_lab]

I'm on the fence between the sbe2 and the Beretta. Is there any jamming problems with either of these guns? Do you really need a gun that shoots a 3.5?

Both guns are good guns. As for 3.5, that is up to you. I have never shot a 3.5, but I don't have any guns that will handle that size shell. It might be nice to have the option to shoot what you want but it is not a necessity in my opinion.

You want me to bring my 10 to the WCH?

[Tiler_J]

I'm on the fence between the sbe2 and the Beretta. Is there any jamming problems with either of these guns? Do you really need a gun that shoots a 3.5?

Both guns are good guns. As for 3.5, that is up to you. I have never shot a 3.5, but I don't have any guns that will handle that size shell. It might be nice to have the option to shoot what you want but it is not a necessity in my opinion.

You want me to bring my 10 to the WCH?

I've shot a buddies 10, no thanks!

[blsheetz]

Thanks for all the input guys just wondering if it is common to shoot a 3.5 at ducks or is that more for geese?

[capt1972]

Thanks for all the input guys just wondering if it is common to shoot a 3.5 at ducks or is that more for geese?

geese, ducks, sparrows. whatever.

[3legged_lab]

Thanks for all the input guys just wondering if it is common to shoot a 3.5 at ducks or is that more for geese?

I don't shoot them for ducks since I learned its totally unnecessary, and seldom even use them for geese.

[hudson]

You get a heavier payload with 3.5

[Rick]

I have an SBE I use for geese and have not shot a 3 1/2" shell through it in years. If something ever happens to it, I'll replace it with a 3" Benelli.

[The Duck Hammer]

Thanks for all the input guys just wondering if it is common to shoot a 3.5 at ducks or is that more for geese?

I have only shot a handful of 3.5" shells through my Nova and they aren't necessary for either ducks or geese. That being said I have killed a lot of ducks with 3.5" shells but I was using a 10.

[Olly]

I've never felt the need to shoot 3.5" shells. I'd have no problem buying a gun that doesn't shoot them.

[jehler]

3.5" guns can handle 14,500 psi compared to 11k in a 3" gun, a worthy attribute if you reload

[Tomkat]

I've never felt the need to shoot 3.5" shells. I'd have no problem buying a gun that doesn't shoot them.

THIS

If the layout boat works out like it should I will probably switch over to 2 3/4" shells.

[jarbo03]

3.5" guns can handle 14,500 psi compared to 11k in a 3" gun, a worthy attribute if you reload

Yep

[aunt betty]

Choosing a shotgun based on, "will it shoot 3.5" shells?" Is silly as hell.
Shop around and buy a used AL390, A390, 390, or a 3901. Just do it. Trust me. You'll save a lot of beans.