Beretta 1301 over the A300

[HCM]

I have both

The 300 does not have an adjustable rear sight.

If the stock is not an issue, I would get the 300

Given the prevalence of red dot optics on these berettas and the fact, the A320 accepts all 1301 optics mounting options. I can see why they didn’t bother with an adjustable rear site.

[GJM]

Does the 1301 weigh less than the A300 UP? Probably not a consideration unless you plan to hike with it.

[4RNR]

But knowing now how much I like the SGA I will probably only look to A400/1301 actions personally.

Thats just not available here, locally. Im in suburbia, theres no place for any kind of 3 gun, IPSC, USPSA...etc.. There are a few clubs that have matches but 1. I dont think they have a lot of space to work with because most wedged in between developments and 2. The all either require you to know someone and be invited or sign up for a waiting list to be a member, or both. Last I checked, the nearest 3 gun was an hour and a half away.

Does the 1301 weigh less than the A300 UP? Probably not a consideration unless you plan to hike with it.

Didnt think of that but I used to hike with a lot worse



Ok, so A300 none adjustable sights. How much does that actually matter for a shotgun? Serious question, not being a smartass. My experience is limited to your traditional pumps at a max of 25 yards using whatever Wally world ammo.

[Navin Johnson]

Does the 1301 weigh less than the A300 UP? Probably not a consideration unless you plan to hike with it.

It is listed (A300) as a quarter or half pound heavier Also, the barrel is a half inch longer on the 300 so the OAL is the same as the 1301.

[GJM]

Since weights can vary from what is listed, I would live a live weight on both. When I picked the UP a few weeks back, it felt heavier than I would have expected, but I didn't have a 1301 there at the shop.

I can still remember the first time I picked up a TX4, and compared to the 1187's I was accustomed to, it seemed filled with helium. A few ounces shouldn't matter, but if it is much more, like the difference between a Benelli M4 and M2, it makes the M4 feel like a club to me.

[Cory]

Thats just not available here, locally. Im in suburbia, theres no place for any kind of 3 gun, IPSC, USPSA...etc.. There are a few clubs that have matches but 1. I dont think they have a lot of space to work with because most wedged in between developments and 2. The all either require you to know someone and be invited or sign up for a waiting list to be a member, or both. Last I checked, the nearest 3 gun was an hour and a half away.

The magpul SGA stock. I like the angle for my wrist better on the SGA stock. Unrelated to any game. I've shot clays, but never shot any 3 gun or shotgun related matches.

The A300 cant take the SGA stock, and I was surprised how well it seems to fit me, and how much easier for my wrist. So I'll look to the A400 or 1301 with a recoil system that will let me use the SGA.

[jandbj]

@Ben_G

Can the A300UP factory stock be shortened at all? More of a curiosity question than necessity.

Runs great for me as is, but I could see the benefits of losing 3/4” off it too.

Thank you!

[Ben_G]

@Ben_G

Can the A300UP factory stock be shortened at all? More of a curiosity question than necessity.

Runs great for me as is, but I could see the benefits of losing 3/4” off it too.

Thank you!

You might be able to shave 1/4"-1/2" by swapping to a thinner buttpad from our hunting line. And I'm working on bringing some new iterations of those in (Italy has integrated a new, more durable material into their lineup).

[mmc45414]

You might be able to shave 1/4"-1/2" by swapping to a thinner buttpad from our hunting line.

I put this one on both my Tactical and Comp, they came with one that was kinda squishy (would have been nice for trap, with a pre-mounted gun).

[Ben_G]

I put this one on both my Tactical and Comp, they came with one that was kinda squishy (would have been nice for trap, with a pre-mounted gun).

Yeah, the tac guns ship with the rubber pads. The Micro-core stuff tends to be on the nicer field guns and the competition guns. We have a new material to replace the microcore, but again, I'm still getting in process for getting those added to the US catalog and imported.