Beretta A300 Outlander and A350 Xtrema

SummitCnty · Aug 27, 2016

Does anyone have any experience with either of these two shotguns. I think I have it narrowed down to these two for goose hunting and from what I can tell the main difference is the shell size the A300 takes versus the A350 and the price difference. About $300.

I'm new to auto loaders so I'm figuring this out as I go.

TIA.

doggyjacket · Aug 27, 2016

The PG County Trap and Skeet Range may have one or both available to rent since they are an authorized Beretta dealer if you wanted to check 'em out. I'd call to be sure though.

SummitCnty · Aug 27, 2016

Forgot you can rent there. I will check them out.

Tracker · Aug 28, 2016

SummitCnty said:
Does anyone have any experience with either of these two shotguns. I think I have it narrowed down to these two for goose hunting and from what I can tell the main difference is the shell size the A300 takes versus the A350 and the price difference. About $300.

I'm new to auto loaders so I'm figuring this out as I go.

TIA.

Geezzus why did you have to post this? I just looked around on the web and now I want the A300 too. Seems everyone who has one loves this gun. They all say it eats anything you stick in it with no problems. I personally like the look of the oiled walnut model. Nice but not flashy.
Honey where did I put my keys? I'm going to Bass Pro

Tracker · Aug 28, 2016

I really did go to Bass Pro and they had 3 of the walnut model in stock. It's a nice gun and shoulders perfectly. Well long story short, now Bass Pro only has two in stock. No vacation for me this year moneys all gone

SummitCnty · Aug 28, 2016

I am leaning towards the 300. My buddy hunts with one and I have used it on a hunting trip and didn't realize that was the model.

I'm going with the Max V pattern.

I have read the same about everyone loving them. Going to check to see if Dicks or BP has them in stock.

SummitCnty · Aug 28, 2016

Tracker said:
I really did go to Bass Pro and they had 3 of the walnut model in stock. It's a nice gun and shoulders perfectly. Well long story short, now Bass Pro only has two in stock. No vacation for me this year moneys all gone

Excellent!!

Going to see about the camo one tomorrow!

engineerbrian · Aug 28, 2016

Tracker said:
I really did go to Bass Pro and they had 3 of the walnut model in stock. It's a nice gun and shoulders perfectly. Well long story short, now Bass Pro only has two in stock. No vacation for me this year moneys all gone

LOL...MDS strikes again.

BigCity · Aug 28, 2016

I like my A300. Never tried the other one.

lx1x · Aug 28, 2016

I have a300 and al391.. love em both.

A300 is limited to certain amount of shells you can load.. looks like the same for 400s.

Only difference I see is the rotating bolt head.. (400s)

Tracker · Aug 28, 2016

lx1x said:
I have a300 and al391.. love em both.

A300 is limited to certain amount of shells you can load.. looks like the same for 400s.

Only difference I see is the rotating bolt head.. (400s)

If that's the only difference I'm a happy camper cause the 400 cost $700 more

lx1x · Aug 28, 2016

Tracker said:
If that's the only difference I'm a happy camper cause the 400 cost $700 more

Maybe the kick off recoil system.. .?

I know they made the 300 to be more competitive with other cheaper semi shotguns..

Rocky BearDog · Aug 29, 2016

I have the A300 in Max5 camo. I love it. It's my faithful duck and goose buster.

senetor24 · Aug 29, 2016

Great shotgun! I have put at least 1000 round through and never had a hiccup. You can adjust the A300 since it comes with some gear to allow you to customize, I.e. shims, if it doesn't fit quite right.

Tracker · Aug 29, 2016

lx1x said:
Maybe the kick off recoil system.. .?

I know they made the 300 to be more competitive with other cheaper semi shotguns..

I've heard the 300 described as having a 400XL gas system and a AL391 bolt. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLII-gW1x1M.
In the vid they mention that Briley has an extended bolt release for the 300 that is like the one on the 391. After using that style on my Stoeger M3K it will be a 'must have' upgrade. I will also probably add Briley's extended bolt handle as well.

Tracker · Aug 29, 2016

senetor24 said:
Great shotgun! I have put at least 1000 round through and never had a hiccup. You can adjust the A300 since it comes with some gear to allow you to customize, I.e. shims, if it doesn't fit quite right.

I think they must have a guy built just like me at the factory who sets them up because every time I shoulder it I am looking straight and flat down the rib at the bead.

SummitCnty · Aug 29, 2016

According to BP website they don't have it in Max V. Need to call them to verify and start looking around for one in that pattern.

kstone803 · Aug 29, 2016

I bought an A300 last year and love it. Eats everything I put in it. Shoots light skeet loads no problem too. Can't wait for waterfowl season to start!! Leave for Canada in 3 weeks.

lx1x · Aug 29, 2016

Tracker said:
I've heard the 300 described as having a 400XL gas system and a AL391 bolt. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLII-gW1x1M.
In the vid they mention that Briley has an extended bolt release for the 300 that is like the one on the 391. After using that style on my Stoeger M3K it will be a 'must have' upgrade. I will also probably add Briley's extended bolt handle as well.

Believe they got the bolt part wrong.. a300 is non"rotating" bolt.

:Shrug:

A400

A300

Argh..

After more searches..

Al391have different models.. depending which model.. some have rotating bolts .. some don't..

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beretta_AL391

Tracker · Aug 29, 2016

lx1x said:
Believe they got the bolt part wrong.. a300 is non"rotating" bolt.

Argh..

After more searches..

Al391have different models.. depending which model.. some have rotating bolts .. some don't..

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beretta_AL391

No Problem the guys doing the vid didn't seem all that sure either. Thanks for verifying the info

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