Has anyone tried the Weatherby Element shotgun? It is an inertia operated design. I don't want to spend Benelli money so I am looking at the lower priced inertia shotguns like the Element, Franchi Affinity, and the Stoeger M3000. I already own a gas semiautomatic and pump actions, so I am looking for something different.
Weatherby Element?
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Don't own one but have handled and shot them. I do own two Affinity's. Stock dimensions are the same for both shotguns so fit is the same. IMO they are almost exactly even in terms of quality. Though I don't have an Element there are three SA-08's and a SA-459 in the family. Customer service with both companies is excellent though I'd give the edge to Weatherby. It's the best I've experienced from any firearms maker.
I'm not a Stoeger hater, have a Cougar I really like and used to own a M2000. I don't believe Stoeger shotguns are in the same league as Weatherby and Franchi.
I'm not a Stoeger hater, have a Cougar I really like and used to own a M2000. I don't believe Stoeger shotguns are in the same league as Weatherby and Franchi.
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My 20 gauge Affinity cycled 7/8 oz loads and my 12 cycled 1 oz loads from the get go. Didn't do any break-in with heavy loads, just cleaned it and shot. The Affinity is made on the same assembly line as the Benelli M2, it is a good shotgun, but so is the Element IMO.
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