FreeZey Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 I've been considering buying a Beretta A400 Xplor light but since it's the low weight design it can only handle 2 3/4" to 3" cartridges and not the 3 1/2" ones. Will this be an issue if I'm just shooting clays? I assumed the larger loads were for things like turkey's so I wouldn't need them. Or are there 3 1/2 inch cartridges that are good for clays too that I might want to shoot some day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon123 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 I hav'nt heard of anyone using 76mm (3in) for clays. Most use 70mm (2 3/4) or less. As i have a semi auto i use from 67mm - 70mm carts for clays. I dont see that if you buy the LIGHT version will affect you in any way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 You'd never use 3.5" for clays but some semis wont cycle the 65mm carts reliably. IF its for clays why a Semi? Why not an O/U there is a reason they are the most common clay gun! If you want lightweight then you can get O/U lightwieghts at 6lb or less but the weight helps reduce recoil and steady swing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreeZey Posted March 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Thanks for the quick replys and helping put my mind at rest. Also apologises for posting here I missed the "Bullets, Cartridges and Reloading" sub forum As for why I just find it's a person preference. Do semi's have more recoil (even with the gas system) then O/U? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaSV10 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 (edited) With a semi it can be a bit of trial and error, it can be try several makes and once you found one your gun cycles happily with stick to it. For clays I would never go above 28G cartridges. With my Semi I use Hull Comp X 21G or 28G fibre wads cartridges, just lucky my semi will cycle 21G cartridges without any problems. Edited March 20, 2011 by BerettaSV10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Semi's tend to recoil less but is there a reason you are overly recoil sensitive? Shoulder injury etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaSV10 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 As HDAV says semi's have a lower recoil effect than o/u's, but what some people find off putting is the cycling action off the catridges. I noticed it for the first few shots then after a few had been fired did not notice the cycling action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreeZey Posted March 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Shoulders fine, I'm just a wuss that's why I'm going for a gas rather than inertia driven and a stock with a Kick Off. Thanks for the advice I will experiment with a few brands and see what performs best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 (edited) Shoulders fine, I'm just a wuss that's why I'm going for a gas rather than inertia driven and a stock with a Kick Off. Thanks for the advice I will experiment with a few brands and see what performs best. You will be fine with an o/u or a semi with clay carts as they are generally light loads, if you do decide to shoot game then you will need a bigger load and you may notice it a bit. But to be honest I don't notice recoil any more even with the larger 3 Inch loads that are not that bad if you have the gun placed were it should be in your shoulder. A friend on here said he had some hv Remington wildfowling loads that really did kick like a mule. I never got to try them and I think they worked out at around £5 a shot. You should be fine with clays. I also use an auto only because I shoot ok with it and with a 28 grm of 7s you barely notice it. Edited March 20, 2011 by mpk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon123 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 A friend on here said he had some hv Remington wildfowling loads that really did kick like a mule. I never got to try them and I think they worked out at around £5 a shot. You should be fine with clays. I also use an auto only because I shoot ok with it and with a 28 grm of 7s you barely notice it. :blink: :blink: :blink: £5 a shot :o :o :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 (edited) :blink: :blink: :blink: £5 a shot :o :o :o I know crazy isn't it next time I see or speak to him I'll ask him what they were, I'm sure they were that much though. :o Edited March 20, 2011 by mpk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 £5 a shot might be a bit much.... but £20 for 10 is about right Although http://www.johnforsey.co.uk/ammunition.html#WRHD Some remmington 3.5" are £40+ a box of 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreeZey Posted March 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 At £5 a shot I'd want them to pour me a cup of tea while they go off and shot the target themselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 They are called wingmaster hd I think they are a little cheaper than I thought for a 3 1/2 per 10 £42 so about £4 per shot. They kill well apparently :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon123 Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 They are called wingmaster hd I think they are a little cheaper than I thought for a 3 1/2 per 10 £42 so about £4 per shot. They kill well apparently :o Well they should do :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Well they should do :lol: They should pluck it for that money also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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