banno Posted November 24 Report Share Posted November 24 Hi guys I'm going to be looking for a beretta semi auto soon for wildfowling and pigeon shooting. I don't want to spend silly money maybe £800 max. What's the best thing to look out for? Only had hatsan autos before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted November 24 Report Share Posted November 24 Not a Beretta considering your budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1066 Posted November 24 Report Share Posted November 24 14 minutes ago, Lloyd90 said: Not a Beretta considering your budget. Surely he would get a decent second hand one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted November 24 Report Share Posted November 24 1 minute ago, steve1066 said: Surely he would get a decent second hand one? Might get one of the older models. I looked at a SH a400 just earlier and that was priced at £1600+ 😭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1066 Posted November 24 Report Share Posted November 24 4 minutes ago, Lloyd90 said: Might get one of the older models. I looked at a SH a400 just earlier and that was priced at £1600+ 😭 Yes definitely not a new one or later model. Suppose it depends on what he is looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted November 24 Report Share Posted November 24 2 minutes ago, steve1066 said: Yes definitely not a new one or later model. Suppose it depends on what he is looking for? Yes, should get a SH MAXUS for less than £800, or a new franchi even. Lots of options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted November 24 Report Share Posted November 24 Get a Franchi Affinity 3inch .. Made by Beretta but at a more affordable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted November 24 Report Share Posted November 24 It took me less than 5 minutes to find 3 beretta a400s for less than £800…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted November 24 Report Share Posted November 24 Just now, Ttfjlc said: It took me less than 5 minutes to find 3 beretta a400s for less than £800…. Post em up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted November 24 Report Share Posted November 24 3 minutes ago, Lloyd90 said: Post em up Guntrader, max price £800, beretta, semi auto, I’m sure you can work out the rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holloway Posted November 24 Report Share Posted November 24 (edited) Beretta Al 390 A390 check out the silver mallard etc check the reviews on line then find a lightly used one ,all you will ever need 👍and you will have change for some cartridges as well. Edited November 24 by holloway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banno Posted November 24 Author Report Share Posted November 24 Are 390 391 steel proof? Was also considering browning. Just wanted something reliable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted November 24 Report Share Posted November 24 2 minutes ago, banno said: Are 390 391 steel proof? Was also considering browning. Just wanted something reliable What do you want the gun for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted November 24 Report Share Posted November 24 4 minutes ago, banno said: Are 390 391 steel proof? Was also considering browning. Just wanted something reliable For wildfowling & pigeon shooting your budget is very healthy and you have an array of options, if you’re looking at the browning then also consider a Winchester sx3 or sx4 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acerforestry Posted November 25 Report Share Posted November 25 In my view, go Browning Maxus - if you change your mind you can always move one on, and they're bombproof. Or if your're sure you'll keep it, SX3 will do the same job for less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 25 Report Share Posted November 25 Cheapest and easiest option would be to get an older Beretta from the 300 series, very well made and "bomb proof" for much less money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 25 Report Share Posted November 25 1 hour ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Cheapest and easiest option would be to get an older Beretta from the 300 series, very well made and "bomb proof" for much less money. This. 👆 Mate of mine bought an old 300 series some years ago as he was frightened of getting his high grade Maxus scratched on our rough shoot or in the hide! He liked it so much he sent it to Teague where they lobbed a couple of inch off, multi choked it and reproofed it. The Maxus was sold but the Beretta is in regular use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam triple Posted November 25 Report Share Posted November 25 Had a beretta 390 kept getting coked up being gas fed move to franchi a lot less hazel cleaning being inertia fed , 7 year warranty too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted November 25 Report Share Posted November 25 I am on my third a300 and buy a new one every 3 years or so which was around 10000 rounds. I clean it once a year or so. They are quick compared to the a400, which is a bit of a lump. If I were shooting heavy loads all the time I would get an a400 with a longer barrel if its mostly pigeons and crows I would go for the a300 with the shortest barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udderlyoffroad Posted November 25 Report Share Posted November 25 As has been pointed out, an £800 budget for a semi makes the world your oyster…but you may have to go private rather than RFDs on higher end models. Personally I’d be looking at a Benelli - I picked a Montefeltro up for £500 back in 2020 from a dealer in Birmingham, and if anything prices have gone down not up. As ever though, fit is important even with a semi; go to a shop with an attached clay ground & try a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimo22 Posted November 25 Report Share Posted November 25 Got a very nice Franchi Affinity one coming up , with hard case and some cartridges for half that money. In North Bucks if interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray smith Posted November 25 Report Share Posted November 25 Pre-owned Beretta 301/302/303 every day of the week, they are very robust, reliable and easy to clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 25 Report Share Posted November 25 As others have suggested, absolutely nothing wrong with either Franchi or Benelli; I have owned both and currently still own the latter. I only sold the Franchi as it was bought for my nephew. Fabulous gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retromlc Posted November 25 Report Share Posted November 25 (edited) I'd look at fabarm, full choke HP steel permitted, cheaper with better trigger you'd have to check for 3" chamber Edited November 25 by retromlc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalgeezer Posted November 26 Report Share Posted November 26 Another shout out for a Benelli from myself, have found them ultra reliable, robust and you will find second hand at a reasonable price. Just realised I've owned four over the years and also an A400 which was great but for the budget, and use I would personally look at a Benelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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