We're on the leading edge of what is supposed to be a huge snowstorm. It's coming in a bit later than expected so I ran up to the range for a bit. It was a bit mucky outside but completely empty.
I just picked up a 1301T from FunBroker and wanted to give it a go before the storm closed the range. It was pretty impromptu and I was trying to beat the storm so I just grabbed an ammo can full of assorted 12 ga shells that I've accumulated. If nothing else, it would allow me to test the reliability with different loads, from the cheapest and lightest field loads through high-base duck loads, buck, and slug. I found that the 1301 is as-advertised reliable. It gobbled everything up without a hitch. I have a Benelli M1S90 that I was comparing it to in my mind. I love my Benelli--I'm definitely impressed with the 1301. I appreciate the light weight and shorter length of pull. It cycles fast, but I don't know that it could tell it as being faster than my M1, which is also extremely fast. I love the ghost-ring sights (my M1 has rifle sights). I look forward to shooting it some more. It recoils like a 6.5lb shotgun will, but somewhat less than the Benelli. 3" slugs off the bench definitely ring the bell a bit.
I didn't fiddle with the sights but found that slugs are impacting left. Not a surprise that 50 yds is too far for 00B, but it's pretty devastating @ 10 yds. Looking forward to getting more trigger time.
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Originally Posted by Irelander
