Help choosing shotgun for clays/dove

tat2gallo · June 21, 2024, 12:11 PM

In the market for a 12 ga semi auto for clays and maybe dove.
Looking at 3 possibilities...
1. New Beretta A300 Ultima 28"
2. Used Beretta A400 Ulitma Xtreme Plus 28"
3. Used Beretta AL391 Teknys 28"
I previously owned an A400 but had to sell it during COVID.
It was nice, but i don't shoot that often to pay new prices again.
The AL391 has only 1 available for purchase and looks to be in great condition.
4. Or add any other choices you are fond of.
Thanx

Note... Budget is $850-$1200, as These are priced in that range.

stinkeypete · June 22, 2024, 11:19 PM

The AL391 might be had for a discount and they're beautiful. Nicer than the A400, which is a lot nicer than the 300.

I'm shooting a Fabarms L4s Initial Hunter for informal sporting clays. That might be in your price range. It'll shoot 1 ounce 1300 fps Federals.

It can hang up occasionally on Wimpchester WeakBox 1 1/8 ounce target loads. My gun ejects everything else waaaay over there, every time.

I shot a round with a friends Remington 1100 and came away impressed with that shotgun. If you see one on the rack at a good price.

stuckinthe60s · July 26, 2024, 01:50 PM

it would appear beretta has cornered your market for a shotgun. have you ever considered others...and possibly used American guns?

View Poll Results: Which Semi Auto 12GA clays / dove
A300 Ultima (new)	0	0%
A400 Ultima (used)	1	50.00%
AL391 Teknys (used)	1	50.00%
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June 21, 2024, 12:11 PM	#1
tat2gallo Junior Member Join Date: June 21, 2024 Posts: 1	Help choosing shotgun for clays/dove In the market for a 12 ga semi auto for clays and maybe dove. Looking at 3 possibilities... 1. New Beretta A300 Ultima 28" 2. Used Beretta A400 Ulitma Xtreme Plus 28" 3. Used Beretta AL391 Teknys 28" I previously owned an A400 but had to sell it during COVID. It was nice, but i don't shoot that often to pay new prices again. The AL391 has only 1 available for purchase and looks to be in great condition. 4. Or add any other choices you are fond of. Thanx Note... Budget is $850-$1200, as These are priced in that range. Last edited by tat2gallo; June 21, 2024 at 12:26 PM.

June 22, 2024, 11:19 PM	#2
stinkeypete Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2010 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 1,344	The AL391 might be had for a discount and they're beautiful. Nicer than the A400, which is a lot nicer than the 300. I'm shooting a Fabarms L4s Initial Hunter for informal sporting clays. That might be in your price range. It'll shoot 1 ounce 1300 fps Federals. It can hang up occasionally on Wimpchester WeakBox 1 1/8 ounce target loads. My gun ejects everything else waaaay over there, every time. I shot a round with a friends Remington 1100 and came away impressed with that shotgun. If you see one on the rack at a good price. __________________ My book "The Pheasant Hunter's Action Adventure Cookbook" is now on Amazon. Tall tales, hunting tips, butchering from bird to the freezer, and recipes.

July 26, 2024, 01:50 PM	#3
stuckinthe60s Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2017 Location: Va., Ct., Mo.. Posts: 955	it would appear beretta has cornered your market for a shotgun. have you ever considered others...and possibly used American guns? __________________ Retired Military Aviation Former Member Navy Shooting Team Distinguished Pistol Shot,NRA Shotgun/Pistol Instructor NSSA All American, Skeet/Trap Range Owner