A300 Outlander (No Parts)?

gadawg31 · March 19, 2015, 10:12 AM

Hello all,

Yesterday I received a nice gift for my birthday. An A300 Outlander wood w/blued finish. I have been searching all morning to find replacement stocks, since the A300 comes in a few different finishes: max camo and black synthetic. I would like to get the black synthetic, so I don't damage the nice wood stock/forend on hunting trips. Here in lies the problem; has anyone purchased the synthetic stock? I have been told by MGWs and Brownells, that it is not available. I searched Numerich and they don't have those items either. I asked the reps what I would do if had bought that particular model, how would I replace if the stock or forend became damaged and they said I would have to go back to Beretta. Now I am in a loop, because Beretta keeps referring me to their parts dealers, which are Brownells and MGWs. Any suggestions? Thanks.

JD

Bake · March 19, 2015, 10:59 AM

If a 390 stock will work, try here: boydsgunstocks.com.

Their stocks are walnut, but usually run around $65 to $100, each, and their
customer service will talk to you!!!

gadawg31 · March 19, 2015, 11:07 AM

Thanks Bake. I am not sure about all the fitting, as this is my first Beretta, but I will give them a shout and have the experts let me know.

JD

Bake · March 19, 2015, 11:57 AM

Now that I gave you Boyds name, I got to ask, why? IMO (

) it would take nothing less than driving over the stock with a full size pick up truck to hurt your A300.

I'm 71 years old and I don't hunt, or compete any more (worn out left knee, left hip, & left shoulder

). Sometimes I'll take one of my "older" guns out to the range, and shoot a box or two. While cleaning it I'll see a dent (on the stock), and remember the trip when my grandson banged it on the bumper

, plus getting his first pheasant that day

. Your 300 could become your family tree.

gadawg31 · March 19, 2015, 12:28 PM

Bake, I never looked at it that way. Good point. I guess when I asked the question, I was still in my OCD mode. I love my guns and hate to see them get messed up, but putting that way actually makes a lot of sense. I do hunt with my guns and I try to be careful and not abuse them. My dad passed down his Rem 870 wingmaster and I take it out and polish it up, since it reminds me of my dad and how he took care of his guns. Thanks for the food for thought. I think I may just get another wood set, just for repair down the road. You never know when something may happen and when a company will discontinue products. Thanks again.

JD

skizzums · March 19, 2015, 03:15 PM

they list the synthetic stocks on the brownells website. says special order, but that they are available. could just throw the synthetic on for a hard hunting trip and swap back for mild use. I dunno, but they are reasonably priced depending on finish/camo

http://www.brownells.com/shotgun-par...=Beretta__A300

http://www.brownells.com/shotgun-par...=Beretta__A300 ...in stock

BoogieMan · March 19, 2015, 03:35 PM

I would hunt the wood as is. If it gets banged up you can always sand it out and recoat it. Or replace it at a later date. I like all my stuff pristine also. But, this is not a irreplaceable gun or stock.
Just my $0.02

FITASC · March 19, 2015, 06:45 PM

You can also check with Cole's as they are a Beretta factory repair center

CockNBama · March 19, 2015, 07:50 PM

Bake's point is a good one. 26 years ago, my nine year old son tried to mount my 686 the way I told him to, and rapped the heel on a window ledge, denting it heavily.

For years, I intended to steam out that dent, but when I finally got time and inclination to do it, nature had already brought it back flush, to the point that I really have to look for it.

Wood is good (apologies to Lennon).

rcase1234 · March 19, 2015, 08:12 PM

I feel the same way about my firearms! Don't be afraid to get it out and USE that baby just don't ABUSE it.

people have used wood furniture on firearms for years. My grands has his 1100 still that he bought brand new in the late 60's which has a few little dings and nicks but it's still in great shape. Hell, he even has notches in the stock for every deer he's taken with it. ENJOY IT

eastbank · March 20, 2015, 05:33 AM

all my use firearms have bumps,dings and scrapes, but NO RUST. in my gun room i have a grad picture from high school and next to it hangs a picture from my 50th reunion, talk about looking bad. eastbank.

gadawg31 · March 27, 2015, 06:05 AM

Thanks everyone for the advise/opinions. Skizzums, you have a point with hard hunting, but I do like the idea of letting time create the memories. My oldest son (13) will more than likely use it the most, so I guess I could let this gun start the history trail. Again, thanks for all the input. Happy hunting/shooting. Take care.

JD

Fishbed77 · April 8, 2015, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Yesterday I received a nice gift for my birthday. An A300 Outlander wood w/blued finish.

That's the exact shotgun that will likely be my next semi-auto (to be used mostly for dove hunting), so I definitely would not swap out the wood.

After shooting my brother's synthetic stock A300 quite a bit, I've learned that it needs just that little extra weight a wood stock provides to soften felt recoil and swing better.

rcase1234 · April 10, 2015, 12:21 AM

Don't forget the dings and scratches add character

.

March 19, 2015, 10:12 AM	#1
gadawg31 Member Join Date: January 20, 2010 Posts: 60	A300 Outlander (No Parts)? Hello all, Yesterday I received a nice gift for my birthday. An A300 Outlander wood w/blued finish. I have been searching all morning to find replacement stocks, since the A300 comes in a few different finishes: max camo and black synthetic. I would like to get the black synthetic, so I don't damage the nice wood stock/forend on hunting trips. Here in lies the problem; has anyone purchased the synthetic stock? I have been told by MGWs and Brownells, that it is not available. I searched Numerich and they don't have those items either. I asked the reps what I would do if had bought that particular model, how would I replace if the stock or forend became damaged and they said I would have to go back to Beretta. Now I am in a loop, because Beretta keeps referring me to their parts dealers, which are Brownells and MGWs. Any suggestions? Thanks. JD

March 19, 2015, 10:59 AM	#2
Bake Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2012 Location: San Joaquin Valley, Calif. Posts: 482	If a 390 stock will work, try here: boydsgunstocks.com. Their stocks are walnut, but usually run around $65 to $100, each, and their customer service will talk to you!!! __________________ 1. The pattern board is your friend, use the Dam thing!!! 2. The maximum range of a firearm and/or cartridge, is usually measured in miles, and means nothing. 2a. The effective range of a firearm and/or cartridge, is usually (the ability of the shooter) measured in yards, and means everything. Last edited by Bake; March 19, 2015 at 11:10 AM.

March 19, 2015, 11:57 AM	#4
Bake Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2012 Location: San Joaquin Valley, Calif. Posts: 482	Now that I gave you Boyds name, I got to ask, why? IMO () it would take nothing less than driving over the stock with a full size pick up truck to hurt your A300. I'm 71 years old and I don't hunt, or compete any more (worn out left knee, left hip, & left shoulder ). Sometimes I'll take one of my "older" guns out to the range, and shoot a box or two. While cleaning it I'll see a dent (on the stock), and remember the trip when my grandson banged it on the bumper , plus getting his first pheasant that day . Your 300 could become your family tree. __________________ 1. The pattern board is your friend, use the Dam thing!!! 2. The maximum range of a firearm and/or cartridge, is usually measured in miles, and means nothing. 2a. The effective range of a firearm and/or cartridge, is usually (the ability of the shooter) measured in yards, and means everything. Last edited by Bake; March 19, 2015 at 12:02 PM.

March 19, 2015, 03:15 PM	#6
skizzums Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2013 Location: Douglasville, Ga Posts: 4,615	they list the synthetic stocks on the brownells website. says special order, but that they are available. could just throw the synthetic on for a hard hunting trip and swap back for mild use. I dunno, but they are reasonably priced depending on finish/camo http://www.brownells.com/shotgun-par...=Beretta__A300 http://www.brownells.com/shotgun-par...=Beretta__A300 ...in stock __________________ My head is bloody, but unbowed

March 19, 2015, 03:35 PM	#7
BoogieMan Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,217	I would hunt the wood as is. If it gets banged up you can always sand it out and recoat it. Or replace it at a later date. I like all my stuff pristine also. But, this is not a irreplaceable gun or stock. Just my $0.02 __________________ Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the good intentions of those who create it. Milton Freidman "If you find yourself in a fair fight,,, Your tactics suck"- Unknown

March 19, 2015, 11:07 AM	#3
gadawg31 Member Join Date: January 20, 2010 Posts: 60	Thanks Bake. I am not sure about all the fitting, as this is my first Beretta, but I will give them a shout and have the experts let me know. JD

March 19, 2015, 12:28 PM	#5
gadawg31 Member Join Date: January 20, 2010 Posts: 60	Bake, I never looked at it that way. Good point. I guess when I asked the question, I was still in my OCD mode. I love my guns and hate to see them get messed up, but putting that way actually makes a lot of sense. I do hunt with my guns and I try to be careful and not abuse them. My dad passed down his Rem 870 wingmaster and I take it out and polish it up, since it reminds me of my dad and how he took care of his guns. Thanks for the food for thought. I think I may just get another wood set, just for repair down the road. You never know when something may happen and when a company will discontinue products. Thanks again. JD

March 19, 2015, 06:45 PM	#8
FITASC Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 2014 Posts: 6,446	You can also check with Cole's as they are a Beretta factory repair center __________________ "I believe that people have a right to decide their own destinies; people own themselves. I also believe that, in a democracy, government exists because (and only so long as) individual citizens give it a 'temporary license to exist'—in exchange for a promise that it will behave itself. In a democracy, you own the government—it doesn't own you."- Frank Zappa

March 19, 2015, 07:50 PM	#9
CockNBama Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2014 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 206	Bake's point is a good one. 26 years ago, my nine year old son tried to mount my 686 the way I told him to, and rapped the heel on a window ledge, denting it heavily. For years, I intended to steam out that dent, but when I finally got time and inclination to do it, nature had already brought it back flush, to the point that I really have to look for it. Wood is good (apologies to Lennon).

March 19, 2015, 08:12 PM	#10
rcase1234 Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 407	I feel the same way about my firearms! Don't be afraid to get it out and USE that baby just don't ABUSE it. people have used wood furniture on firearms for years. My grands has his 1100 still that he bought brand new in the late 60's which has a few little dings and nicks but it's still in great shape. Hell, he even has notches in the stock for every deer he's taken with it. ENJOY IT

March 20, 2015, 05:33 AM	#11
eastbank Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2008 Location: pa. Posts: 2,450	all my use firearms have bumps,dings and scrapes, but NO RUST. in my gun room i have a grad picture from high school and next to it hangs a picture from my 50th reunion, talk about looking bad. eastbank.

March 27, 2015, 06:05 AM	#12
gadawg31 Member Join Date: January 20, 2010 Posts: 60	Thanks everyone for the advise/opinions. Skizzums, you have a point with hard hunting, but I do like the idea of letting time create the memories. My oldest son (13) will more than likely use it the most, so I guess I could let this gun start the history trail. Again, thanks for all the input. Happy hunting/shooting. Take care. JD

April 10, 2015, 12:21 AM	#14
rcase1234 Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 407	Don't forget the dings and scratches add character .