Gerry78 Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 Hello lads just got a near new beretta xcel with blue receiver for clays pigeons and ducks gun in good order through out wanted to ask forum anyone shoot with these guns I’m usually a browning fan so my first beretta semi auto Photo posted of net by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan7162 Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 yes very good auto, what length barrel is it, they also come with a kick off, recycles well, easy to strip and clean, would recommend a lever instead of the button, for closing the mag, a lot easier to operate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted June 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 4 hours ago, bryan7162 said: yes very good auto, what length barrel is it, they also come with a kick off, recycles well, easy to strip and clean, would recommend a lever instead of the button, for closing the mag, a lot easier to operate Thanks for the reply mate it’s a 30 inch barrel with extended chokes I’m only back from the clay ground and all I can say is brilliant I shot a round of 35 and hit 27 I tried 24g and 28g cartridges And didn’t have one jam I’d be first to admit I’m usually a browning fan But this beretta fantastic cant wait to get it on the ducks 🦆😆👍👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 As long as it fits, and you are happy with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan7162 Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 sorry to be so long, still can,t send photos to PM. put on here instead. let me know what you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted June 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 Good job mate 👍👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51/50 Posted June 22, 2020 Report Share Posted June 22, 2020 You won't regret buying Beretta but as previously mentioned for ease of use (especially during winter/wildfowling) you might want to swap out the bolt release button for an aftermarket one,expect to pay over the odds to get one in this country but to me it was worth the bother... A relative of mine has recently bought an A400 Extreme Plus after previously owning an Extrema 1 & 2,again it's a fantastic gun but i'd sooner keep my Extrema 2,Beretta,for reasons best known to themselves, have done away with the magazine cut-off on the Xtreme Plus,something i use regulary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted June 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2020 8 hours ago, 51/50 said: You won't regret buying Beretta but as previously mentioned for ease of use (especially during winter/wildfowling) you might want to swap out the bolt release button for an aftermarket one,expect to pay over the odds to get one in this country but to me it was worth the bother... A relative of mine has recently bought an A400 Extreme Plus after previously owning an Extrema 1 & 2,again it's a fantastic gun but i'd sooner keep my Extrema 2,Beretta,for reasons best known to themselves, have done away with the magazine cut-off on the Xtreme Plus,something i use regulary. Looks like a good job how much would I expect to pay for bolt release I’ve seen them on other semi autos I’m well happy with that Xcel And the wood is pretty good on it Not to mention The beretta optic chokes Think this gun a keeper the 2 browning semis I had in the past Maxus&New A5 would not cycle 24 gram clay loads when brought them to clay ground But that Xcel last week cycle them like lightning ⚡️⚡️⚡️👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51/50 Posted June 23, 2020 Report Share Posted June 23, 2020 (edited) I ended up buying my Briley button/lever from Brownells UK,i wanted to buy direct from the USA but it was fraught with uncertainty regarding import duties,i paid Brownells £87 & it was shipped to my door at that price,no fear of any surprise charges!,that's almost twice what you'd pay for the button in the USA but i had no choice,it did however transform the gun,especially for emptying the magazine,i also have a health condition which can seriously affect the dexterity of my fingers in cold weather so the Briley will make operation far easier in that situation,i also had a bespoke bolt handle made which i find far nicer to use than the OEM Beretta handle,if you'd like to go down that path i'll happily put you in touch with the machinist,i can highly recommend him,i'm also getting a 6mm extension welded onto the cartridge lifter sometime soon,trying to reload quickly with a gloved finger has had me caught up a few times,the extension should help alleviate that problem. BTW the piece of tape on my gun is not a permanent fixture,it was only to hide the serial number for pictures...lol Edited June 23, 2020 by 51/50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted June 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2020 6 hours ago, 51/50 said: I ended up buying my Briley button/lever from Brownells UK,i wanted to buy direct from the USA but it was fraught with uncertainty regarding import duties,i paid Brownells £87 & it was shipped to my door at that price,no fear of any surprise charges!,that's almost twice what you'd pay for the button in the USA but i had no choice,it did however transform the gun,especially for emptying the magazine,i also have a health condition which can seriously affect the dexterity of my fingers in cold weather so the Briley will make operation far easier in that situation,i also had a bespoke bolt handle made which i find far nicer to use than the OEM Beretta handle,if you'd like to go down that path i'll happily put you in touch with the machinist,i can highly recommend him,i'm also getting a 6mm extension welded onto the cartridge lifter sometime soon,trying to reload quickly with a gloved finger has had me caught up a few times,the extension should help alleviate that problem. BTW the piece of tape on my gun is not a permanent fixture,it was only to hide the serial number for pictures...lol Good job mate I was speaking to my local gun dealer he told me exactly what you said so thanks Your gun looks the part 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan7162 Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 if you log onto PSHQEUROPE.COM scroll down left hand list to shotgun accessories, you will see bolt release levers for sale, pick your colour and model gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51/50 Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 On 24/06/2020 at 12:29, bryan7162 said: if you log onto PSHQEUROPE.COM scroll down left hand list to shotgun accessories, you will see bolt release levers for sale, pick your colour and model gun. They were one of the first companies i contacted when i'd set about about trying to get parts from the USA,their replies regarding import duties were worded very tactfully but i persevered & then it became obvious that as soon as you'd purchase goods from them & they'd dispatched them it was out of their hands & there was every chance that you'd be stung,not only would there be import duties but Parcel Force would also want duties for collecting the goods from the airport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 90 Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) I bought a Briley bolt handle & release lever Kit from these guys when I had mine - https://www.clayshooterssupply.com import charges etc were fine & it worked out much cheaper than buying from Brownells Edited July 3, 2020 by V8 90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted July 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 1 hour ago, V8 90 said: I bought a Briley bolt handle & release lever Kit from these guys when I had mine - https://www.clayshooterssupply.com import charges etc were fine & it worked out much cheaper than buying from Brownells Cheers lads il get a look at them sites 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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