pull-bang-miss Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Hi All, I started shooting a couple of years back with a newish O&U Lanber, i then swapped this for a good condition Beretta a303 semi auto and have never looked back. I love the way the semi auto feels and has never let me down, although it does need a little more maintanance than an o&u granted! Im looking to treat myself to a new gun, maybe something £500-700, second hand and semi-auto. I do like the a303 and this will remain my 'rough gun' whilst the new addition will become a 'clay and dry gun'. Im keen to stick with Beretta as this one has never let me down and fits like a dream but i am willing to try out other affordable top marques too. I have been looking on gun trader and there seems to be so many different models, im loosing my mind looking! Generally i want something like the below; - 12 g - Semi Auto - No FAC so must be SGC - Wooden stock , not a fan of synthetic - Something which can cycle clay loads as well as pigeon/rabbit loads - Multi choke, preferably extended chokes - Would like to stick to Beretta but open to other marques What would you recommend to suit my needs before i go shouldering guns in the shop? Cheers gents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Been reading a lot about the AL391 and no bad reports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanH Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Another vote for AL391, plenty on guntrader in your price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pull-bang-miss Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 That looks right up my street. Right, off to shop to shoulder some then start the great 'for sale section' search! Cheers gents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1in9 Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Benelli, innovative recoil action with no gas parts to clean, ultra reliable and available in walnut if you like wooden stocks http://www.benelli.it/Articoli/Armi.asp?ID=49 http://www.benelliusa.com/shotguns/benelli_clay_models.php Part of the Beretta group these days, I've been shooting them for years and would heartily recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 AL391 Urika, cycle 21gram loads and give it a clean every thousand shells whether it needs it or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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retromlc Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 I would say a Franchi Raptor 712,very good gun,made by Beretta and Benilli,lovely wood,and well inside ur money,go for a late one though,2-3 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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