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    Weatherby shotguns

    Thinking about a new shotgun and have been wondering about the Weatherby Element. Its inertia driven not gas. Ive always had double barrels or pumps never any auto's.
    Any opinions on the auto's inertia vs gas driven. Or the Weatherby shotguns in general??

    #2
    Buddy had one. Finally got tired of it not going bang when he hit the trigger and traded it in towards a Beretta. Been happy since.

    He is an ex marine and meticulous about upkeep.

    Buy a gun that starts with B.

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      #3
      First firearm I ever purchased Weatherby Patrician pump. The most beautiful gun I had ever laid eyes on. It turned out to be a jamming pile of it. Would jam 3 out of 5 shots. Weatherby may make top notch rifles but I would never buy another one of their shotguns. My advice stick with a company known for shotguns.

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        #4
        Originally posted by Flex View Post
        Buddy had one. Finally got tired of it not going bang when he hit the trigger and traded it in towards a Beretta. Been happy since.

        He is an ex marine and meticulous about upkeep.

        Buy a gun that starts with B.
        This. Cant go wrong.

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          #5
          I have an Athena and love it. Wouldn’t how this an auto. If you want inertia, go with Benelli M2. Have two of those and no issues.

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            #6
            Weatherby doesn't make their shotguns and over the years have used various Italian, Japanese and Turkish makers. They offer o/u's, pump , inertia driven semi auto and a gas operated semi auto.



            Inertia guns are cleaner operating and quite popular and do well with medium to heavy loads. They do not shoot light/soft loads well. Benelli makes some very nice models if you like a inertia gun.

            I prefer gas guns such as a Beretta, they handle. all loads including extremely light ones. I have run 4000-5000 rounds through a 391 and it never had a single hiccup without a cleaning. Today Beretta stands out as a leader in their shotgun line.

            FYI Beretta has been a firearms manufacturer for over 500 years.

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              #7
              I've been very happy with my Beretta 3901, been shooting it for several years now and have zero complaints (or any legitimate reason to upgrade). A buddy of mine picked up the A300 Outlander a couple years ago and he feels the same way.

              If you're wanting to stick with an inertia gun I'd recommend you look at the Franchi line as well, I've purchased two as gifts for my father and father-in-law recently and they both seem to really enjoy them.

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                #8
                I bought a Weatherby SA-08 Upland (made in Turkey) semi off the green screen several years ago and love it. Been a pheasant killin' machine! It has the gas collars that you change for heavy or light loads so I can see it not cycling right if you mess that up. It's a smooth shooter and lightweight so it's a great walking gun. Zero issues with mine. Like any of the gasser's tho, try to keep it clean and don't use the cheapy boolits! The element resembles one of the B guns...prolly a good gun for much less coin. Gotta burn some rounds in those inertia guns to break em in tho! I think there was a Weatherby in the Cabassa's Pro Shop add I just got...? Happy Huntin'!

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                  #9
                  Don't have a weatherby but do have the M2 bennelli. Flawless operation, but you must keep a firm grip pulled into your shoulder, it kicks more than gas guns do. Also very light.

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                    #10
                    Great information everyone!
                    I'll take a look at the Beretta's and Benelli's. Cycling light dove loads is what has kept me from the auto in the past. Ive been stuck on double's and my 870 pump. I have decided to try and pick up an auto for next year and give it a try. Those Bereta's look sweet!

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                      SL1

                      Inertia and light loads do not work. I have converted several O/U inertia triggers to mechanical ones for that reason. I want the gun to fire the second barrel after the first trigger pull. Used to be a shotgun instructor and used some 1oz. loads that were 1000fps and a little under for small frame/youth shooters.

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                        #12
                        I had a sb2 that initially wouldn’t shoot light loads well. But after a lot of heavy rounds it would shoot all but the 7/8oz stuff. And a sbe1 that def had issues with light loads. But I currently have M2,sport 2 and super sport 20. They will all shoot light loads With no issue. Actually shot sporting clays with the sport 2 and several friends ended up shooting it also because the junk shells they supplied were giving lots of other guns problems.
                        I’ve owned a 391 and 3901 and they had no issues cycling anything and have less recoil but at the end of the day benelli’s feel better to me.
                        Id go with what feels best to you. IMO the benelli that will shoot 3 1/2 in shells are little more problematic with light loads. That’s just my experience


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                          #13
                          My wife has a beautiful weatherby my father gave her. Thing is almost a piece of junk. It refuses to eject spent shells almost every shot.
                          My old Wingmaster that I got 34 years ago works flawlessly

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by sendit View Post
                            SL1

                            Inertia and light loads do not work.
                            I don't 100% agree with this, unless our definition of light loads is different. I have a Benelli SBE3, which is chambered for 3 1/2", and is intertia operated. I haven't had a single cycling issue with dove loads, which are 2 3/4" and 1 1/8 ozs. I agree that it isn't ideal, but they definitely work.

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                              #15
                              Beretta A300 looks like a good shotgun that won't break the bank. Reviews look stellar on it also. I'll probably pick one up in the next month or two unless I come across a 400 for the same price!

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