Houseplant Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 I can admit I made a mistake. Having owned a semi previously, I was sure I didn't want another, so bought a lovely Miroku MK70 for duck shooting. The gun is great, but poorly suited to the style of shooting that I've ended up doing. I have my heart set on a Beretta A300 Xtrema. It turns out there are only a few new ones left in the country, so feel a little urgency and have a strong urge to start flexing the credit card again. Someone talk me out of it please!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 I can admit I made a mistake. Having owned a semi previously, I was sure I didn't want another, so bought a lovely Miroku MK70 for duck shooting. The gun is great, but poorly suited to the style of shooting that I've ended up doing. I have my heart set on a Beretta A300 Xtrema. It turns out there are only a few new ones left in the country, so feel a little urgency and have a strong urge to start flexing the credit card again. Someone talk me out of it please!!! Ok dont do it , I know 3 people that had they , all got shot quickly for one reason or another and the gun was quickly discontinued . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exudate Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Get an A400 instead. Not had mine long, but already impressed with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 I can admit I made a mistake. Having owned a semi previously, I was sure I didn't want another, so bought a lovely Miroku MK70 for duck shooting. The gun is great, but poorly suited to the style of shooting that I've ended up doing. I have my heart set on a Beretta A300 Xtrema. It turns out there are only a few new ones left in the country, so feel a little urgency and have a strong urge to start flexing the credit card again. Someone talk me out of it please!!! Myself and muncher were both owners. And while I can't quite remember the problems he had. Mine one was great to start with then after a few months. Problem after problem. I can remember in the first week it had to go back to GMK because of inclusions in the metal at front of barrel just behind the choke flaring. If you want a decent gas powered semi. I would go for a beretta ulrika 2. A lot less money and much much better build Just my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseplant Posted July 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) Good, keep it coming before my wife leaves me and I declare myself bankrupt! It's interesting, I've read nothing but positive reviews about this model. Good to hear some real world experiences. Only downside with the A400 is the extra cost :( It's a shame because I've always thought you can't go wrong with a Beretta. Does anyone actually make a reliable semi-auto that doesn't cost a fortune? Edited July 2, 2016 by Houseplant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) Does anyone actually make a reliable semi-auto that doesn't cost a fortune? beretta ulrika 2.👍 Edited July 2, 2016 by stevo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmboy807 Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Berreta al391 urika had mine a year bought it second hand for £585 Not a single problem Put 21g clays through not a problem and although doesn't stake it's steel proof put 36g 1 thorough for ducks and geese and still no problem and it came with 5 chokes excellent value and I'm sure all you'll hear is good reviews put one thing I would say is maybe get a synethic stock as I have wood looks lovely but when out wildfowling will get bit dirty but other than that excellent gun and very cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve d Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Does anyone actually make a reliable semi-auto that doesn't cost a fortune? Yes...Winchester SX3 if you want gas and Franchi Affinity if you prefer inetrtia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 There is a very good priced beretta Tekneys auto in gun sales, £600 From the time when they were faultless, As also said the 300 outlander is good, Do you need an Extrema? 3" should be enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDaveO84 Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Not a beretta but why not go for a maxus? I've had mine a while now and I can't fault it. Paid £700 for it second hand and it's 3 years old now and it never misses a beat. I've never had a beretta s/a so can't compare but all I can say is I will never sell my maxus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Make sure it shoots HV steel at poi prior to buying ..... the bendy barrel is well documented. SX3 for all round reliability at a great price point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseplant Posted July 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 As also said the 300 outlander is good, Do you need an Extrema? 3" should be enough? Probably. I assumed the Outlander was a similar gun to the Xtrema (both being A300s), so assumed it was another to avoid. Berreta al391 urika had mine a year bought it second hand for £585 That's what I had in the UK :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseplant Posted July 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) Opening my mind to other models/brands. Looking at this and other threads, the same ones keep coming up. A400 Urika SX3 Maxus Affinity Edited July 2, 2016 by Houseplant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db135 Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Winchester sx3 fantastic gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AberFowl Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 I would go maxus out of them lot. Saying that I have 2 semis neither any of the above mentioned...down at the bottom, way below the snobbery. The first has fired thousands cartridges in all conditions in various rugged salty muddy dusty places and never faltered..i bought the newer version of said gun and its doing just perfect for me, fires any and every cartridge I will ever need to use and like ANY gun it puts the pellets where I point it (not often in the right place) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Genuinely for price, reliability, build and strength especially for your type of shooting the Winchester SX3 is superb! If you can find the grey composite model I'd get that because it's got the 'ultra tough' coating on and it really is tough...! Although I think they've replaced the grey one with the black shadow now so can't comment on that🤔 I'd also look at the Maxus too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY R Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Good, keep it coming before my wife leaves me and I declare myself bankrupt! It's interesting, I've read nothing but positive reviews about this model. Good to hear some real world experiences. Only downside with the A400 is the extra cost :( It's a shame because I've always thought you can't go wrong with a Beretta. Does anyone actually make a reliable semi-auto that doesn't cost a fortune? Lots starting with the cheapest first. Hatsan Escort Extreme newer model extended rem choke tubes finish is great they work faultless, 295 over here. Baikal MP153 i have had one over ten years its simply superb. in everyway, not had a single jam with it ever. Bit more money but still cheaper than your A300 is the Briliant winchester SX3 get a .675 terror choke in that or a kicks high flyer and you are home and dry fantastic guns. dont own one never have but many i know do they are superb wildfowling semis. Breda grizzly a SBE at a third discount identical guns just different badge 612 quid mine was new 2 years ago its reliable and well made but SBEs are not everyones cup of tea but i like them. Last but far from the least the REMINGTON versamax in both waterfowl of sportsman the cheaper more basic version now available here i am told, is awesome Gun city have them in in NZ at good money i just looked. the versamax is the most inovative reliable gas system i have ever seem, a mate has one he is a gorila never looks after anything he has abused his waterfowl versamax for two years now and its still working great, i dont think he as cleaned it yet, its recoil is soft its hefty well ballanced and cycles anything and i mean anything he puts through it. If none of the aqbove tick your boxes for whatever reason. A better option than the A300 is the Benelli Vinchi, These are not super cheap but cheap for a benelli, and handle superb i have never shot any semi auto that feels as good as a vinci EVER> the Remington 1100 range which just feels right to me everytime, is no way as nice as the vinci. Anybody who as never shot a vinchi needs to they are that good. i so want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseplant Posted July 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Some great replies, thanks. Hanging on every word! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shalfordninja33 Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 I popped into my local gun shop for some cartridges last weekend and came out with a Mobil choked urika! It came with the original case and all the chokes, shims and tools. After some discussion on the price we settled on £500. Too good an opportunity to pass up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 There are plenty of good semi autos to choose from. I own a Beretta Xtrema 1 that is very reliable. If that 'broke' I would probably go for something similar. I would also look at sx3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 I love my Remington 1187, old school, keep it clean, just a touch of engine oil, check gas seal each clean and change if not 100%, cycles reliably down to 21g, don't need anything else. Have wood furniture for clay days and synthetic for out in the rough stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 This is the one I was on about http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/339311-beretta-al391-tenkeys-12-gauge/ Down to £600 now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 This is the one I was on about http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/339311-beretta-al391-tenkeys-12-gauge/ Down to £600 now I am sure he would love it but he is in New Zealand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 I am sure he would love it but he is in New Zealand Ah, I never realized, That'll teach me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycho Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 A400 do it its,a beretta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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