cal 7888 Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 (edited) This first look at their new venture is taken off the Riflecraft Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Riflecraft-Ltd/282667341809620 As some of you guys know im a big fan of Riflecraft and the products they do, mainly because theyve got some of the best on the market, but also because they are actual shooters and know what others are looking for!! this looks to be a BRILLIANT alternative to a £1500 benelli! and its basically the same gun! TAKE A LOOK! In a couple of weeks we will be taking delivery of our first shipment of STOEGER M3000 semi auto shotguns.There will be ...a model for practical shooters based on the same gun that USA number 4 shooter Patrick E. Kelly from Team Hornady shoots. Stoeger are owned by Benelli USA and the shotgun features a lot of the same features as the Benelli such as the rotary locking bolt head and inertia driven system. It hasnt been available in the UK for some time for this reason because its basically a Benelli without the price tag!All guns come with IC, M, XFT chokes have a 24 inch barrel, Nordic components mag tube and an enlarged bolt release.Competition ready for £800 or as standard for £690 Edited October 9, 2013 by cal 7888 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 I was talking about this gun at a PSG match at the weekend, looks interesting and would be good to get more people onto the competition circuit (providing it works of course ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lees Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 What's the difference between standard and competition ready? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solz Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 what specs does it come in? barrel length? camo? wood? left handed? looks like it could be a good gun, would have to wait to hear some field tests and reviews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexcernui Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 I had an m2000. I wouldn't have another stoeger even if it fell out of a box of cornflakes. Sorry to be negative but my experience with stoeger isn't a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal 7888 Posted October 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 What's the difference between standard and competition ready? i think standard has the Nordic compnents mag tube, enlarged bolt release. they are going to do a top one that has all of the above, but also has a milled loading port for easier loading, welded lifter and a cerakote finish! this will be around £1000! what specs does it come in? barrel length? camo? wood? left handed? looks like it could be a good gun, would have to wait to hear some field tests and reviews the standard is just a 5 shot FAC obviously but they are providing a crimping service for non FAC holders! the barrel lengths, colour and hand. the first batch coming through are going to be 24" but depending on how they take off they will go for other variants. have a look on the Stoeger website and see what you fancy as they will probably be more than willing to get one over for you! i think i will test one for them (might even purchase one myself) i will post the review on here when ive had my mits on it! I had an m2000. I wouldn't have another stoeger even if it fell out of a box of cornflakes. Sorry to be negative but my experience with stoeger isn't a good one. thats ok because these are the M3000 model! haha i would say they have made big improvements, as benelli now own them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 (edited) thats ok because these are the M3000 model! haha i would say they have made big improvements, as benelli now own them! Mmm - but are these not "Made in Turkey"? As they are, then I'll pass... Benelli MAY own Stoeger - but they don't manufacture them in the Benelli factory Edited October 9, 2013 by saddler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal 7888 Posted October 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 yes they are made in Turkey, but they are owned and licensed by benelli, and everyone knows this, so their not going to damaged their reputation through producing C**P c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 My hatstand was made in Turkey works fine, So wot is wrong with these guns being made their? Mmm - but are these not "Made in Turkey"? As they are, then I'll pass... Benelli MAY own Stoeger - but they don't manufacture them in the Benelli factory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Sorry, but the OP seems to be a trade advert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal 7888 Posted October 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Sorry, but the OP seems to be a trade advert. haha, unfortunately not! i wish i worked for them! haha ive just looked into them extensively with long conversations on the phone with the sales staff after i saw them on their facebook page! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexcernui Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Haha !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamch Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 what on earthdo you need one of these for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushjob Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 (edited) what on earthdo you need one of these for? Why on earth would you not need one of these? Life would be sooooo boring if we all liked the same things. Can you get it left handed? Edited October 9, 2013 by Rushjob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 what on earthdo you need one of these for? What do you NEED any of your firearms for? I'm willing to bet 95-98% of PW members don't NEED their guns at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 What do you NEED any of your firearms for? I'm willing to bet 95-98% of PW members don't NEED their guns at all Very true Mark We should offer a collection service....to be fair we'll not charge them too much to take them away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 (edited) Needs tarting up a bit . Perhaps a grenade launcher underneath ,skeleton but stock , entrenching tool and still room for a flip up bayonet . Harnser. Edited October 9, 2013 by Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 what on earthdo you need one of these for? To shoot 10 things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 To shoot 10 things. What things ? Harnser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 My experiences of Benelli shotguns has always been negative. It was described to me by two independant dealers that buying a Stoeger was scraping the bottom of the barrel. SX3 with an extended mag tube would do lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 What do you NEED any of your firearms for? I'm willing to bet 95-98% of PW members don't NEED their guns at all Yep, we could all run around clubbing everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedra1106 Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Certainly can't see me paying £1000 for one, picked up a nice s/h 870 Wingmaster, added a +5 mag extension and 6 shell side saddle for less than half of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 What things ? Harnser. Melom,glass jar,metal spinning thing etc,I saw it on Weaponology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal 7888 Posted October 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Certainly can't see me paying £1000 for one, picked up a nice s/h 870 Wingmaster, added a +5 mag extension and 6 shell side saddle for less than half of that. yes but semi autos are so much more fun than a pump!! although pumps do sound awesome! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexcernui Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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