CharlesP Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 On the point of buying a Beretta Outlander. I have decided that wood is best. Anyone out there any experience of using one of these with light loads? Specifically 28g (GMK tell me it'll be fine) and even 24g. 21g anyone? I know 2 3/4" cartridges are best, and I know I'll have to chuck a few boxes (any idea how many?) of 32g through it before trying lighter stuff. Hopefully I'll be predominantly using Armusa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) Yes the outlander will handle 28 grm 67mm shells all day long . Without a hiccup . If you feel the need to run it in as per book . 200 shells of 32 grm . I just put a box of 25 . Job done .my missus used to use it now and then with comp X without a hitch . Buy it . Enjoy it . AtB stevo P.s i owned an outlander last yr . Fantastic gun ! Edited January 15, 2015 by stevo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesP Posted January 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) Stevo that is good news indeed. One box of 25 and off you went. 67mm too! I had a good look at one this lunchtime and thought that cosmetically the oiled wood was better than the varnished stuff on my Urika 20 bore. I liked the gas piston arrangement too. Thanks Edited January 15, 2015 by CharlesP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 They will shoot anything you put in them . I had a couple of boxes of 65mm i wanted to use up and so took them crow shooting one day . Just tipped them in my ammo bag with the others . I forgot they where in there . It was only when i picked the emptys up at the end of the day . I found it to be a very reliable gun . Easy to maintain . And soaked up recoil very well to . I had a synthetic one as it was for field use . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Not the Outlander, but my Berretta came with instructions to put 100 32g 6's through it which I did, no issues with down to 24g load. Haven't tried lighter myself. Loads out there saying they don't put any heavy loads in and still OK. For once I followed instructions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 As stevo says , my outlander will cycle any load light or heavy no problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepasty Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 We took my brothers on our family clay day, hes shot a shed load of 32+ through it but it failed to cycle a few of the 28g clay shells, it was effecting his score so he swapped over to my trusty old 1100 to keep up with us .... and yes he run the gun in as per instructions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesP Posted January 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Well that's only one negative report! Any others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Well that's only one negative report! Any others? i would say that was nothing more than dirt . As he said they shot a shed load of shells . they could have just been mucky cartridge's . Or the action run dry from heat . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) Well that's only one negative report! Any others? Only time mines played up is because of me A couple of times I've let the bolt go back with my finger on it and it doesn't fully engage, rather push the release button and let it close itself Edited January 15, 2015 by fruity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesP Posted January 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 This is sounding very positive; I'm minded to go and put my money down tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 This is sounding very positive; I'm minded to go and put my money down tomorrow. There lovely guns,some have there problems as all brands do Are you thinking of buying new or second hand , wood or synthetic ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inderraj Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 I put a box of 32g through mine, been using 28g velocity ever since, never once gave me a hiccup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesP Posted January 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Fruity I have decided on wood. I can't honestly tell you why, but I was pleasantly surprised by the appearance of the wood on the example I have seen. This time I'm planning on buying a new one. I know it costs more, but you alway wonder why people are selling autos that aren't that old. Plus the chances of getting all the bits - spacers and the like - with a second hand one are less. But the big deciding factor is the five year guarantee. I may even pay GMK the extra £50 for a 10 year warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 I bought my a300 new never bothered with any running in,worked fine with 28-50 gram carts haven't used any very light loads so cant comment them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolkngood Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Same with by 391 ulrika. Only time I ever had a problem was when a piece of broken clay fell into the action just as I pressed the button to close it. Horrible crunching notice and wouldn't cycle till I stripped and cleaned it. Otherwise never missed a beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Fruity I have decided on wood. I can't honestly tell you why, but I was pleasantly surprised by the appearance of the wood on the example I have seen. This time I'm planning on buying a new one. I know it costs more, but you alway wonder why people are selling autos that aren't that old. Plus the chances of getting all the bits - spacers and the like - with a second hand one are less. But the big deciding factor is the five year guarantee. I may even pay GMK the extra £50 for a 10 year warranty. Always nice to have new also As for the extra £50 for 10 years just personally I would say yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inderraj Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Always nice to have new also As for the extra £50 for 10 years just personally I would say yes me too, its not much compared to how much it would cost to repair/replace the gun if anything were to happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 me too, its not much compared to how much it would cost to repair/replace the gun if anything were to happen And there's a good chance it will , dread to think what my guns would have cost without warranty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesP Posted January 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Actually, fruity, I've just been thinking about how much I have spent on gun repairs over the years. My trusty Greener Facile Princeps side by side, that I acquired in 1979, has only required a replacement tumbler peg (£45). It was made in 1892, and I have used it a lot. My Beretta 686s, that I bought in 1997, hasn't needed a repair. My Urika 20 bore, that I got 14 months ago, has just ejected a circlip from the gas piston assemble. Naturally I assumed I could pop round to an engineering supplies firm and pick one up for a few pence. Naturally I was wrong. It has to be ordered from GMK, which means it'll have to go to an RFD, which means I won't be shooting it this weekend! The cost is as yet unknown. I am braced for the worst. Taking my lifetime repairs bills into account maybe the £50 isn't needed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Actually, fruity, I've just been thinking about how much I have spent on gun repairs over the years. My trusty Greener Facile Princeps side by side, that I acquired in 1979, has only required a replacement tumbler peg (£45). It was made in 1892, and I have used it a lot. My Beretta 686s, that I bought in 1997, hasn't needed a repair. My Urika 20 bore, that I got 14 months ago, has just ejected a circlip from the gas piston assemble. Naturally I assumed I could pop round to an engineering supplies firm and pick one up for a few pence. Naturally I was wrong. It has to be ordered from GMK, which means it'll have to go to an RFD, which means I won't be shooting it this weekend! The cost is as yet unknown. I am braced for the worst. Taking my lifetime repairs bills into account maybe the £50 isn't needed! You have been very lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesP Posted January 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Well, it's ordered. It'll be here middle of next week. I will do as the manufacturers suggest, and then try with 28 grams. I will report back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powler Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 A great gun, you wont be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesP Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Bit of a false start. The gun that was delivered is going back, for reasons I will explain elsewhere. But I did get as far as reading the manual. That answers my questions about light loads - it states that the gun should be happy with 24 gram 2 3/4" cartridges. I look forward to trying it when my replacement Outlander arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powler Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Bit of a false start. The gun that was delivered is going back, for reasons I will explain elsewhere. Damm that sucks, hopefully they will get it sorted ok this time. How long until the replacement comes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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