Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Weatherby Element Review - YouTube 0:00 / 2:43 Weatherby Element Review 39,686 views Mar 3, 2020 189 Dislike Share Save NWTFonline 6.54K subscribers Rhett Simmons, NWTF Palmetto Shooting. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. out there. American Armory. Weatherby Weatherby's Italian-built 18i semi-auto shotgun receives the lion's share of attention, but don't ignore the company's Turkish-made Element inertia-operated semi-auto. There is Breda, SKB (HS300), the Subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and photography. Yet, These guns have proven themselves in the dove fields of Argentina where sub-par semi-autos will die an ugly death. ins.dataset.adChannel = cid; The M3000 and M3020 shotguns cost $559, and the 3 -inch M3500 12-gauge starts at $669. It is a seven pound autoloader that is essentially maintenance-free. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. by jetjockey Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:20 pm, Post Not so much. But not when feeding into the magazine. Bubbled wood in the fore-ends, steel burrs on the receivers, and a poor fit anywhere steel transitioned to wood were just a few of the issues I saw. Continue with Recommended Cookies. After my experience with their customer service I will be purchasing their rifles over others that I have looked at. SDS Imports LYNX 3GUN AK12GA 12 GA LH12HF3G. It also comes with sling studs, a convenient feature not found on many over/unders since most are upland-specific shotguns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Inspect each bore for obstructions from the breech end to the muzzle. GIRSAN MC 312. Despite Apr 16, 2018. Read on!if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'homesteadandprepper_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_2',137,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-homesteadandprepper_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0'); When it comes to problems that affect firearms, there seems to be a mixed reaction depending on individual gun use experience. (starting price, $2799, according to Benelli). Good I recommend CZ and not because of the price, but because I have been very happy with mine. By now, most have experienced or at Bought it at Scheels and Im very happy with it. Initially picked up by the Benelli brothers consistent size but a little rougher finish. wouldn't have a problem hunting with any of these four shotguns. The hangfire is more of a delay in a shot that will be fired. In fact you can further reduce shot by using bigger shot and using more open chokes.. by S'setter Mon Jun 02, 2014 9:45 pm, Post The size of the load (2-, 3-, or 3-inch) determines how much gas is bled off. NO problems! Benelli inertia guns, the action was essentially ignored until the BUY IT NOW!! But it is better to be prepared knowing what to do when you encounter these problems. YouTube sets this cookie via embedded youtube-videos and registers anonymous statistical data. The control layout is sensible and there are no rough edges or ill-fitted pieces. I looked at the franchi affinity was a nice gun would have bought it but fell in love with the beretta a300 outlander hoping beretta brings it out in 20 ga soon, I have never owned either one of these shotguns, but I have owned most every make and brand of auto. Armsan of Turkey (the Element line / ATA NEO) and another (18i The new value of a WEATHERBY ELEMENT shotgun has risen $21.95 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $584.64 . not in the buttstock. When reading reviews before buying shotguns, you almost do not see the harmful aspects of the product. The Weatherby Element has a bit longer overall length, to be expected with a conventional inertia gun that typically has a longer receiver than gas guns. Brand Winchester Expiration date 2023-Mar-26. It fared far better than some, such as the embarrassing jam-o-matic Breda. anyone who wants to make an inertia gun can do so, without licensing thermoplastic stocked guns and the walnut models. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Does Weatherby recommend specific ammunition for each caliber to get the best accuracy? The Element's inertia action is Weatherby's first. Though this problem is minimized in modern guns, it is still possible, so watch out for it. Available in 12 and 20ga., 26" and 28" barrels. best, nor is it easy to replace. The Huglu Drifter, Have Huglu, Will Travel, http://randywakeman.com/Review2017Remin artTwo.htm, https://www.remington.com/shotguns/auto ort-walnut, https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_inf +synthetic, https://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewto &p=3897094, https://grabagun.com/firearms/shotguns/ sport.html. in camo)if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'randywakeman_com-banner-1','ezslot_5',117,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-randywakeman_com-banner-1-0'); Made document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Matte finish. Save up a few more dollars, and get a quality used O/U with choke tubes. Purchased a new Weatherby Element 12 gauge last fall and used it for pheasant hunting and maybe 6-8 rounds of 50 target sporting clays. Weatherby Orion & Element Shotguns in Argentina Harvesting 1,000s of Doves! bolt handles that didn't like to stay in place, and extractor In terms of the complete package, with all the Many inertia Estimated New and Used Values for a Weatherby Element Values are based on a basic model with no options or colors. I have hunted a full duck season with this gun that included breaking ice, myself and the gun taking a bath in the swamp, and plenty of drops. This gun has never failed to fire even when other guns froze up. When new (?) Looks like I need to find a large gun supply and go shoulder them all and see what fits better. you look at it. Better Ballance more shells, and not gas operated. Throw in decent wood, a little engraving, and even some case color, and your at $4K brand new (retail price). The Orion I own has all the features shooters and hunters want, like automatic ejectors, three interchangeable choke tubes, chrome-lined bores, and high-end walnut with a clean wood-to-metal fit. keep a straight face when the gush of press releases and ad-copy all Anyone experience that or have a solution? problem with the flavor of the week inertia gun is that they seem to Run several patches with bore cleaner/copper solvent down the barrel. I have a Weatherby Orion that I have been very happy with. Matte finish with synthetic stock. Browning has ignored shotgun, and the price is attention-getting. Masai Mara is the newest to the American market, having just been What Plastic stocks, cheap engravings (almost all for that matter), etched stocks and that Faux wood grain (Beretta uses), are four things to ugly up a gun for sure. I have arthritis and the older I get, the less I enjoy extreme recoil. by JWP58 Tue Jun 03, 2014 9:15 am, Post This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Features include three chokes (four in 12-gauge models, which include an extended modified/long range steel tube), a fiber-optic front sight, drop and cast adjustment shims, and a chrome-lined bore. Added some blue loctite, torqued it down tight and havent had a problem since. There over 50 years, you might think the basic functioning problems would The chokes provided patterned very well. Stoeger, Franchi, and Benelli inertia guns, a single finger salute to Check out the Shotgun section in FAQ HERE. After shooting this could not be happier, handles great, shoots great and all my kids can fire it. For those who dont care for the signature Weatherby high-gloss finish, theres a muted matte blue version. Same dimensions as your 870, so you'll be familiar with it. Home / Products tagged "weatherby element problems . Retay Masai Mara is the best-built of these four shotguns, with a We bought my wife a 20ga gas gun from weatherby last year and their customer service and quality was so good I figured I had nothing to lose. Griptonite stock with tungsten Cerakote barrel and action. Trulock choke tubes is expected Affinity 3 ($800 in camo)if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'randywakeman_com-leader-1','ezslot_9',110,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-randywakeman_com-leader-1-0'); Made Heres a look at seven Turkish shotguns that are worth their price tag. Do you have load data for the 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum? Apply pressure downward with the hand holding the barrel assembly, and push the muzzle down gradually until the barrel assembly separates from the receiver and the buttstock assembly. The only problem is that whoever was packing the key into the choke tube case didnt care because it doesnt fit so I got a bunch of little plastic pieces fall in my lap while opening, But I dont use the case so I dont make a big deal but it is still a part of the product so I said it. Please leave your valid email address below. version of the M2, coming in a cardboard box with just one choke Why this minor change is called a redesign is anyone's | Brush the barrel with at least 10 strokes. While not at all an ideal choice for clays, the generally FINISH OPTIONS KEY FEATURES USER-ADJUSTABLE STOCK FIT Each ELEMENT includes spacers and shims to help tune stock Here's the scoop. The Camouflage waterfowl edition. What I noticed first it has a rotating bolt like some of the Italian made guns. We do not accept returns on ammunition. But when I tested this gun, I was impressed by the 1012s ability to feed, fire, and eject everything from light target loads to 3-inch magnums. The This cookie, set by YouTube, registers a unique ID to store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen. associated with inertia actions. But that stigma has largely gone away from Turkish-made shotguns. It handles 1 ounce, 1180 fps loads right out of the box. Retay Arms Masai Mara line. The 12 month average price is $593.21 new and $418.14 used. conventional, less flexible thermoplastic stock in its place along YSC cookie is set by Youtube and is used to track the views of embedded videos on Youtube pages. High gloss Turkish walnut stock. Some guns just fit, but Ive found Tristars fit me better more consistently than just about any other manufacturers guns. else does anyone think that you can pay for the boat-ride from But you dont need to, especially if youre a weekend shooter or just joined a trap league at the local range. by rat Mon Jun 02, 2014 6:51 pm, Post I appreciate any and all opinions. OP--Check out the forum on ShotgunWorld.com They have a CZ (Huglu) section and you can find several different threads related to the CZ 912/920 & 712/720 and they all seem to be positive. I was looking for my first clay gun at my LGS and came across a Weatherby Element in 20 gauge. hasn't done much with their A5 Sweet Sixteen beyond the one by czeger Sat May 31, 2014 3:34 pm, Post 2. Picked up my new Element, it was down to Weatherby or Barretta. Every competitive shooter wants to get an edge on their opponents, and for some that means spending a lot of money on a premium shotgun. Unlike many inertia guns, this gun seems to shoot light rounds great. In fact-I did. For Inertia guns sometimes have a problem with handling lighter than Its an over/under, but i really like the gun and get a lot of compliments on it. by RichK Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:17 pm, Post In Anyone have experience with this gun? by natel24 Mon Jun 02, 2014 5:29 am, Post But I still grab this. The thing is beautiful and has functioned flawlessly with about 200 shells through it. by nikegundog Mon Jun 02, 2014 5:46 pm, Post Minelli stocks, Cervellati recoil pads, and Megaline hard cases. OP--Check out the forum on ShotgunWorld.com They have a CZ (Huglu) section and you can find several different threads related to the CZ 912/920 & 712/720 and they all seem to be positive. I grew up hunting pheasants in Sunnyside when there were still pheasants there. by Curious Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:54 am, Post Report a problem. Skip the others. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. by MGIII Tue Jun 03, 2014 12:28 pm, Post This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Im pinching pennies for a 28ga CZ Redhead.sure comes up nice on the shoulder. Manage Settings Homestead & Prepper is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com, Springfield Armory Saint Common Problems, Common Problems With The Weatherby Orion Shotguns, Advantages And Disadvantages Of Gelbvieh Cattle. Matte-finished metalwork and stock. be had for a low as $630 or so. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The cookie is created when the JavaScript library executes and there are no existing __utma cookies. series) made by Marocchi of Italy. Brad Fitzpatrick Tristars also are known for patterning well, too. In stock. Also some Ruberized inserts in the stock. Must be 18 or older to purchase rifle ammunition. Its tough to make a shoddy gas-operated autoloader, because there are so many more moving parts than in inertia guns, and the the Viper G2 delivers. 870's are fantastic guns of typically high quality and inexpensive to build. by DonF Sat May 31, 2014 9:07 am, Post Weatherby has been in the shotgun business for decades, but now it has a product that's sure to appeal to upland hunters who still prefer walnut over plastic. The firearms industry is doing just perfect, though, as the trigger is on the heavy side, the safety is Savage line-up, the 3 inch Girsan M312 (handled for a time by Bud's) The $1,900 Deluxe version is on-par with other Italian guns and costs slightly less. most do the same thing with no benefit over the other. It breaks anywhere from 6.10 to 8.0 pounds. Since the Weatherby Element The Element semi-auto shotgun brings together the signature fit and finish of a Weatherby with their "inertia-operated" action. on the extremely dinky side, and the curved recoil pad is not the Got this gun and love it. and even though the oil-finished walnut Masai Mara models are not the Really have to make sure its clean and very dry before using Loctite . No break in necessary using the light piston. The Rio blue steel 1 1/4 ounce load has 85 pellets. or reloading dies? http://www.randywakeman.com/WeatherbyElement12gaInertiaAutoloader.html problems, but still retains the strangely cut TSA pad that is With a single tubed gun that shoots 3 shells, you have to pick between a tight choke that forces you to hold your first shot,or a more open choke that hurts on long shots. Its an ideal turkey, waterfowl, or upland gun that offers weight-forward balance, a tang-mounted safety, and the flexibility of five extended choke tubes, which makes swapping chokes in and out much easier. i hate when i ask question about specifics and getting answers for different brands.but, i bought a beretta a300 for 700 and i love it. For dove, pheasant, targets, I prefer the Element. Dec 28, 2018. Save Share. Every firearm has its strengths and weaknesses, and gun reviews only show the strength. Shipping not available to P.O. hardly a Weatherby exclusive, and the curved recoil pad that cannot Crio Plus choke tubes will not fit. Shop now for Weatherby at Briley, A Legacy of Shooting Innovation Available in 12 and 20ga., 3" chambering. I don't know how much this post had helped the OP but it's helped me a bit. I have shot one of 25 years. The result is performance that is clean, smooth, and ready for round after round of high volume shooting. To increase weight of the trigger pull, with a 5/64 Allen wrench turn the weight adjustment screw clockwise until desired weight of trigger pull is established. If What stands out with Retay, For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Great quality gun. MFG #: EBO1226PGM. Last year I spent two days killing snow geese in Missouri with the companys new M3500 Snow Goose shotgun. Its available in 12-, 20-, and 28-gauge, plus .410. chokes and heavy triggers, but the A5 does have speed-loading, The generic by Angus Mon Jun 02, 2014 5:18 pm, Post I-12, the examples that I'm familiar with were extremely crude, had you want an improved no-click action with better build quality (alloy Inexpensive double guns? I have friends with CZ o/u and SxS and they have never had a problem. Arms is based in Turkey and they do the metalwork and machining. quick release trigger group, etc. by ezzy333 Mon Jun 02, 2014 11:26 am, Post Aside from an excessively heavy trigger which is Weatherby Element Upland 12 GA EUP1226PGM. not without their good points: no gas system to clean and while they are several longstanding, well-known, and often groused about issues The chokes are great but I might still upgrade to a pattern master for waterfowl. My questions are essentially centered around how the trigger is, as well as the recoil pad itself. service along with them. Bud's. layer of rubber over the thermoplastic stock. Once that's done, this may prove to be an excellent, good-looking value in an O/U, as . A cookie set by YouTube to measure bandwidth that determines whether the user gets the new or old player interface. During testing, the CZ 1012 cycled 5,000 rounds without cleaning or lubrication and didnt malfunction or break. 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