Is there a difference between the Beretta A300 and the outlander?

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The A300, successor to venerable 390 and 3901, is the same action across all configurations, although there are Sporting models, with a heavier stock to reduce recoil further, and a waterfowl model that comes in camo. The Outlander name seems to be inconsistently applied across the brand variations, but since they are all the same action and 3" chamber and, seem to all be 28" barreled, no, there is no difference. An A300 is an Outlander and vice versa. As far as I can tell, the difference between the A300 and A400 is mainly finish, and the ambidexterity of the 300. It seems to be good value for money.
 
DocRock said:
The A300, successor to venerable 390 and 3901, is the same action across all configurations, although there are Sporting models, with a heavier stock to reduce recoil further, and a waterfowl model that comes in camo. The Outlander name seems to be inconsistently applied across the brand variations, but since they are all the same action and 3" chamber and, seem to all be 28" barreled, no, there is no difference. An A300 is an Outlander and vice versa. As far as I can tell, the difference between the A300 and A400 is mainly finish, and the ambidexterity of the 300. It seems to be good value for money.
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Ok thanks. I see there is a 24'' out there. The 30'' sporting would be nice, but I am just looking for a all around gun for small game, Turkey and maybe some clay shooting of i joint the club by me.

I still have to get my hands on one to see if it fits, are there other guns you would recommend for around $700. I am looking at the franchi affinity 3 as Well.

A 28'' seems best for me,
 
There is Remington Versa Max Sportsman. I have never used one but there are some owners at ShotgunWorld Remington forums so you might want to ask about it there.
 
Palolosj said:
There is Remington Versa Max Sportsman. I have never used one but there are some owners at ShotgunWorld Remington forums so you might want to ask about it there.
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I don't think I could convince my self to buy any new remingtons, when the versa max came out i was was thinking of getting one.
 
The Franchi is a Benelli in all but name, so hard to go wrong. It is however fairly lightweight and an inertia gun, so recoil will be heavier than a gas gun. The Remington V3 seems attractively priced but I too am wary of Remington these days. Weatherby's SA-08 is a solid gas gun, although of an older (tested perhaps?) Brescia design and made in Turkey. Very hard to beat the 390, 3901, A300 Beretta lines.
 
DocRock said:
The Franchi is a Benelli in all but name, so hard to go wrong. It is however fairly lightweight and an inertia gun, so recoil will be heavier than a gas gun. The Remington V3 seems attractively priced but I too am wary of Remington these days. Weatherby's SA-08 is a solid gas gun, although of an older (tested perhaps?) Brescia design and made in Turkey. Very hard to beat the 390, 3901, A300 Beretta lines.
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Like I said can't decide and have to see in person if they fit me. I would not mind a nice used gun buy not many shotguns around me, or at least good ones for fair prices.
 
Beware although the Berettas are very good gas autos they only have a 3 year warranty. Remington offers lifetime warranty on their guns. I have seen my sons $1500 Beretta Extrema 2 with a slight bulge in the barrel become worthless as a replacement barrel is $700+.. I own 4 beretta autos all are very good guns. I had warranty work on my A300 it had a defective plastic camo forend but it was replaced for free within the 3 year warranty period. My A-300 Camo Outlander is my go to duck gun.
If was in the market for an new gas auto I would shoulder the Beretta A300, REM V3, Mossberg 930, Weatherby Gas auto, gun fit is everything.

I prefer gas autos, 3in waterfowl loads have serious recoil, the inertia action guns are OK but will not soften recoil as well as the gas autos..

Also I would read the reviews by Randy Wakeman at Randywakeman.com. He is a straight shooter and tell the good and bad of all models he reviews.
Good Luck,

Bull
 
I believe the Remington V3 is an outstanding shotgun. IMO the V3 and A300 Outlander are the same quality. If I were choosing between the two I’d go with a V3 because of fit. If the Outlander fit me better than a V3 I’d get an A300. I shoot my Affinity’s incredibly well(for me). If I was going to have one semi for everything though I’d have a gas operated instead of an inertia action shotgun.
 
Bull Nutria said:
Beware although the Berettas are very good gas autos they only have a 3 year warranty. Remington offers lifetime warranty on their guns. I have seen my sons $1500 Beretta Extrema 2 with a slight bulge in the barrel become worthless as a replacement barrel is $700+.. I own 4 beretta autos all are very good guns. I had warranty work on my A300 it had a defective plastic camo forend but it was replaced for free within the 3 year warranty period. My A-300 Camo Outlander is my go to duck gun.
If was in the market for an new gas auto I would shoulder the Beretta A300, REM V3, Mossberg 930, Weatherby Gas auto, gun fit is everything.

I prefer gas autos, 3in waterfowl loads have serious recoil, the inertia action guns are OK but will not soften recoil as well as the gas autos..

Also I would read the reviews by Randy Wakeman at Randywakeman.com. He is a straight shooter and tell the good and bad of all models he reviews.
Good Luck,

Bull
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thanks for the info, I don't mind the recoil, this will not be shot to much. But since now I can load shells the gas maybe a better bet. The franchi has that 7 year warranty.
 
cdb1 said:
I agree about Randy Wakeman. I’ve communicated with him a number of times over the years and think he’s kind of a jerk, but I trust him far more than any other writer when it comes to shotguns.

With a $700.00 budget I don’t believe you could go wrong with any of the following:
A300
V3
SX4
930
SA-08
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any reason the franchi is not on the list. Also it would be nice to have a gun where parts are available down the road if need.
 
troy fairweather said:
I still have to get my hands on one to see if it fits.
A 28'' seems best for me,
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I know I had to adjust the stock on orange crush to fit me. It was easy but from the factory out of the box it was set up for a short left handed person with long arms.

Fitting a gun may be required OTB and isnt difficult. In fact, you can custom fit an a300 with just a screw driver if I'm not mistaken.

28" barrels on an SA is just about right to me.
 
cdb1 said:
I agree about Randy Wakeman. I’ve communicated with him a number of times over the years and think he’s kind of a jerk, but I trust him far more than any other writer when it comes to shotguns.

With a $700.00 budget I don’t believe you could go wrong with any of the following:
A300
V3
SX4
930
SA-08
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You should read Bruce Buck's reviews; he writes for Shooting Sportsman and Clay Shooting USA. He also has a column and blog under The Technoid. I know him personally, and have for over 15 years. He is a former attorney, so he knows how to couch his disdain for something he doesn't like, but you can spot it
 
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