Berreta A3 Outlander 12ga
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Don't know your Grandsons size but the A300 in synthetic comes with stock shims that range length (LOP) from 13 to 14.5 inches. You also get a modifiable shim system with drop and cast spacers and 3 Mobile Chokes.
As a busy shotgun instructor I am asked quite often for a recommendation for a first shotgun under $1000. The answer is usually the A300. The quality and durability of this gun is the same as the Beretta A400 Excel Pro that sells for $2000 that I use as a backup gun for Clays. The A300 is easy to clean compared to the 391. Bottom line, you can't go wrong with this choice.
As a busy shotgun instructor I am asked quite often for a recommendation for a first shotgun under $1000. The answer is usually the A300. The quality and durability of this gun is the same as the Beretta A400 Excel Pro that sells for $2000 that I use as a backup gun for Clays. The A300 is easy to clean compared to the 391. Bottom line, you can't go wrong with this choice.
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great guns. if I didn't snag my old rem 1100 for so cheap I would have an a300 as my hunting shotgun.
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He's 16 years old and 6'2". skinny as a rail. Took him to PHA Monday and let him shoot my 1200. Spanked him pretty good. Hoping a good gas gun will ease his pain. May end up with a 20ga. but I think he will be too outgunned for a newbie shooter. He's shooting against some good shots in the Hunter Ed group at East Forsyth. I've got a new 1100 sporting 20ga. but I don't really want to put that high dollar a gun in is hands to be beat around at the high screwl.
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Picked one up today. First impressions: good fit and finish, nicely done camo pattern, simple as heck to assemble and disassemble. What I really like is the safety is in front of the trigger like my Win 1200. Came with F, M and IC tubes. I ordered a skeet tube, an illuminated front sight bead as well as a Limbsaver recoil pad that is prefit for the A300. Hope to pattern it this weekend.
christyouthguy
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I'm curious where you instruct? Which games?
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Took the gun out last weekend. For a light gun it is not bad, probably 20% less recoil than my 1200. Patterned the gun with mod and IC tubes. With my tired right eye it shoots a little high which isn't bad because I usually shoot low anyway and I like to see the bird above the bead. Shot a box of 1 1/8 oz #8 shoot rounds. This week I got the pre-fit Limbsaver recoil pad which should really decrease felt recoil. Also got a couple different beads to try. Also got a SK choke just to see the difference. It is a light gun, would like to have another pound on it. Functioned fine so all in all its good to go. Hope the young'un will be able to shoot it.
I instruct Skeet and 5 stand (24 machines) at DCWC in Morrisville and Clays at most of the local Clay Ranges, mostly Deep River for quartering birds and Kids Place for really hard technical stuff. I also like Dewitts and Rose Hill.
I am NSSA certified and have a AAA pin meaning I was AAA at one point across all gauges at the same time. I shot AA in Clays until 2018 when my squad "dragged" me into USPSA when I found out running was not my strong suit. If you have any questions just ask and I will try to help.
christyouthguy
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Thanks for your reply Mike. I’m not looking for lessons, just trying to figure out credentials.
You and me both.....