happypig Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Auto 5 for me....the original one, not the modern name stealer I have an auto5 as well . Not able to date it as the serial number does not appear on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrcbr Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Hi just got myself a benelli vinci this morning first time out scored 23/25 on skeet not bad eh. Like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-c Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Can only find manuals for Beretta 300, 303 and 304 when the one I want is that of the 301. Which of the above manuals would be the closest match? From what I've read they're all mechanically very similar with some parts being interchangeable between the guns, I didn't want to miss anything important and assume the 301 didn't have any major differences. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malik Posted January 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Can only find manuals for Beretta 300, 303 and 304 when the one I want is that of the 301. Which of the above manuals would be the closest match? From what I've read they're all mechanically very similar with some parts being interchangeable between the guns, I didn't want to miss anything important and assume the 301 didn't have any major differences. Thanks http://www.berettaweb.com/Munuals/Beretta_mod_A301.pdf I think thats the right one, its in English and italian so have fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-c Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Thanks very much. And my Italian needed some brushing up anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white flash Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 What would be the best choice,Remminton 1100,1187,Beretta 303 just wanted for pigeon and crows.Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepasty Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Whichever fits you best, if two fit you the same pick whichever one you like the look of most Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markshaw2000 Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 1100, great gun, great quality,all round brilliant gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 The 1100 was the original semi-auto "game changer" (late '60s?) which brought semi-autos on from the long recoil operated A5. The Beretta 300 series was released by Beretta in response. They've both stood the test of time so have a look and make your choice, it may just be the one that comes up at the right price at the right time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white flash Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Thankyou for replys,looks like I will be looking at one of these if a good one comes my way.atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Ordered a Maxus on Monday, delivery in 7 to 10 days from Belgium. Was reading through this late AM and the phone went - damned insulation people again - nope the RFD my gun's arrived. Computer off and away. It's a beaut and I'm well pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throdgrain Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 The 1100 and the 11-87 are much the same gun, I've owned both and can confirm they are great guns, just as , if not more, reliable that my previous gun, a much more expensive Benelli M2. And while I'm on about it, the Remington 870 is a better gun than the Benelli SuperNova too. So ner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 The 1100 and the 11-87 are much the same gun, I've owned both and can confirm they are great guns, just as , if not more, reliable that my previous gun, a much more expensive Benelli M2. And while I'm on about it, the Remington 870 is a better gun than the Benelli SuperNova too. So ner Please keep such crazy talk to the pump-action club thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossyoak77 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) got a baikal mp153 much better than hatsan escort IMO and for a 3.5" s/auto weight is just right feels solid. decent s/auto for under £600 new my budget couldnt stretch to benelli etc has anyone on here got a fac version with a extended mag tube I have heard you can use benelli/remington ones with some adjustments? Edited January 31, 2014 by Mossyoak77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirgoldalot Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 maxus 3 inch carbon 5 shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Churchill Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Ordered a Maxus on Monday, delivery in 7 to 10 days from Belgium. Was reading through this late AM and the phone went - damned insulation people again - nope the RFD my gun's arrived. Computer off and away. It's a beaut and I'm well pleased. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throdgrain Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Please keep such crazy talk to the pump-action club thread! If I must dammit ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Enjoy Many thanks, I'm sure I will - it's a 26" Grade 3 Partridges. I've done the LoP and drop and just have to check the Cast at the plate but it's still hissing down with force 9-10 forecast for now and most of next week. As an aside, are you anywhere near your (user) name in Dereham? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malantone Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Another vote for the Hatsan 3" bought it 2nd hand 18months ago, had my first problem last week, a good all round clean, the first it`s had, and its back in A1 working order. Good old Hatsan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 got a baikal mp153 much better than hatsan escort IMO and for a 3.5" s/auto weight is just right feels solid. decent s/auto for under £600 new my budget couldnt stretch to benelli etc has anyone on here got a fac version with a extended mag tube I have heard you can use benelli/remington ones with some adjustments? Handled one of these in Malmo guns last year sometime. Have to admit they look the dogs danglies and am surprised they aren't more popular. May have to have one eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Handled one of these in Malmo guns last year sometime. Have to admit they look the dogs danglies and am surprised they aren't more popular. May have to have one eventually.They do balance a little oddly out of the box, although a few tyre weights under the recoil pad will sort that out.This does add to the other thing you will notice, which is that they are quite heavy - mine is 8 lb 10 oz with the stock extension and balance weights. The weight does help shooting bigger loads. I'm told that they are quite happy cycling 3.5" Roman candles, as long as you adjust the gas valve accordingly. Mine will happily cycle 24g target loads as well, again with the correct valve setting. What it isn't is a set and forget gun - you do need to adjust for different loads, and you may also have to put up with some snobbery. "Why handicap yourself with one of those?" is a phrase I have heard more often than I would prefer. It was cheap, it works (every time), it hits what you aim at, if you point it in the right direction, and I like it, so ner! And I won't cry if it scrapes around in the back of a pickup..... Handled one of these in Malmo guns last year sometime. Have to admit they look the dogs danglies and am surprised they aren't more popular. May have to have one eventually.They do balance a little oddly out of the box, although a few tyre weights under the recoil pad will sort that out.This does add to the other thing you will notice, which is that they are quite heavy - mine is 8 lb 10 oz with the stock extension and balance weights. The weight does help shooting bigger loads. I'm told that they are quite happy cycling 3.5" Roman candles, as long as you adjust the gas valve accordingly. Mine will happily cycle 24g target loads as well, again with the correct valve setting. What it isn't is a set and forget gun - you do need to adjust for different loads, and you may also have to put up with some snobbery. "Why handicap yourself with one of those?" is a phrase I have heard more often than I would prefer. It was cheap, it works (every time), it hits what you aim at, if you point it in the right direction, and I like it, so ner! And I won't cry if it scrapes around in the back of a pickup..... What happened there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Churchill Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Many thanks, I'm sure I will - it's a 26" Grade 3 Partridges. I've done the LoP and drop and just have to check the Cast at the plate but it's still hissing down with force 9-10 forecast for now and most of next week. As an aside, are you anywhere near your (user) name in Dereham? I'm about 30 minutes away from Dereham. I do a lot of my shooting with Alan (Hitclays) and i shoot at Mid Norfolk and Barrow Heath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Joining up with the Semi Auto club just part exchanged my FX Verminator MK2 for a second hand Beretta AL391 synthetic in good condition. Just itching to try it out on Sunday now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffin Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 any body on here shoot an old Winchester 1400\1500 offered one any comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 any body on here shoot an old Winchester 1400\1500 offered one any comments Had one back in the early 80's and kept it until 95. Mine had lovely grain but but was varnished and not oiled which would have been even better. Probs were the chokes( forgot to lube once and the choke key was like a tin can opener which didn't grip too well) and most importantly was the slide release which is located on the underside by the mag entrance- very fiddly and didn't function too well. Still, couldn't be all bad for me to keep it for so long, only sold it to buy a new 425 which I still have today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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