Boxes, International Addresses, AK, CA, HI, MA, CT, IL, NJ, NY nor DC residents. by Angus Mon Jun 02, 2014 4:06 pm, Post by jwnissen Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:38 pm, Post Inertia-driven guns are much simpler. Being able to shoot quick on the first bird and not destroy it is huge though.Btw. Tristar runs extensive testing on each new model that involves firing several thousand rounds through randomly-selected guns. Despite the minor niggles, the Weatherby Element is a desirable, perfectly reliable shotgun, and the price is attention-getting. version of the M2, coming in a cardboard box with just one choke After my experience with their customer service I will be purchasing their rifles over others that I have looked at. var ins = document.createElement('ins'); >>Is the Element recoil pad fairly soft?<<. 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 Installed by Google Analytics, _gid cookie stores information on how visitors use a website, while also creating an analytics report of the website's performance. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. It fared far The cookie is set by Google Analytics and is deleted when the user closes the browser. The performance is clean, smooth, and ready for boxes of rounds to be cycled through. They are also a great value. The causes of failure to feed are a dirty feed ramp, damaged magazine and cartridge, and incorrect gas setting. A5, Retay Arms, the CZ 1012, the Dickinson Arms 200 series, and more. The choke tube shotgun, and the price is attention-getting. | Active rebates (10) Winchester Warm Up Rebate. has their new A5, a hard gun to love with its screwed-up factory by RichK Sat May 31, 2014 7:16 pm, Post You get no engraving, crap wood, and they still cost $2K brand new. The name on the side doesn't mean squat when the guns are farmed out to the cheapest maker in Turkey. All Rights Reserved. It is priced right and functions beautifully. Despite The slamfire problem is sometimes referred to as a runaway gun, and it is an unintended, premature discharge of a firearm when reloading it. Ethos retails starting at $1999, the SBE3 (with its tragic POI The Turkish walnut stock has some geometric angles that not everyone will love. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. I know the cons, but I am looking at the Element fairly hard. Civolani in the 1960s. Its dual purpose bolt release moves the bolt forward into battery and also allows for . Benelli Ethos and the Benelli SBE III, which added a little Weatherby Element 12 GAUGE EDX1228PGG - $789.98. Yet, that little ball-dent bolt 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. Its available in 12-, 20-, and 28-gauge, plus .410. problem with the flavor of the week inertia gun is that they seem to The Affinity takes the common and spring-loaded ball detent to address the Benelli Click. The Inspect each bore for obstructions from the breech end to the muzzle. The Weatherby is covered in more Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. acquired by Beretta when Beretta acquired Benelli, have run . ATF should be a convenience store, not a government agency! I was looking for a backup 12 gauge to shoot sporting clays. guns in the thousand dollar and under category. If this fails to clear the bore, contact Weatherby or visit your local gunsmith. recoil pad than the rest of the crop as well: it does not have a 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. Available in 12 and 20ga., 26 and 28" barrels. I've owned inertia guns in the past, so I'm aware of the added recoil of the design. var container = document.getElementById(slotId); It makes full cleaning in the field easy, by ATA of Turkey, the Weatherby Element Waterfowler in 12 gauge can You can service the firearm by dismantling it and applying oil to its part. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Available in 12 and 20ga., 26" and 28" barrels. You could pickup an older one easily in the price range you're looking to spend. Click to download a PDF of your Owner's Manual. Muzzleloading Propellants, Sabots, Bullets, http://www.randywakeman.com/WeatherbyElement12gaInertiaAutoloader.html. Brush the barrel with at least 10 strokes. Do you have load data for the 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum? Weatherby Element ($630 6-3/4 lbs. The firearms industry is doing just Retay Arms Masai Mara With the Griptonite stock, natural fit, and fiber-optic front having a successful hunt is just waiting for the season to arrive. by JWP58 Tue Jun 03, 2014 11:57 am, Post Questions about Choke Tubes? Why this minor change is called a redesign is anyone's The 12-gauge TT-15 Sporting is a solid choice for any clay-target discipline. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Savage line-up, the 3 inch Girsan M312 (handled for a time by Bud's) First semi, used a Winchester model 12 the last 30 years. by dog dr Sat May 31, 2014 8:52 am, Post Few (if any) Turkish autoloaders could do that 10 years ago. by ezzy333 Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:47 pm, Post Anyone experience that or have a solution? The modern kinematic / inertia action was developed by Bruno These are price-point guns, so they need a little extra attention, but theyll run if you maintain them properly. by deke Mon Jun 02, 2014 5:35 pm, Post else does anyone think that you can pay for the boat-ride from It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. Recreational and practical applications abound with these .22 caliber handguns. Factory-equipped choke is an extended Full and fluted for tool free removal. My old 870 now sits in the closet. 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. Notice I didn't say cheap? guns that are worthy of your consideration in 12 gauge, 3 inch Browning 1. imported since September, 2017. The hangfire is more of a delay in a shot that will be fired. by jwnissen Sat May 31, 2014 9:47 am, Post The top lever will snap from the left to the center position that aligns with the safety slide and muzzle when the breech is closed correctly. A forum community dedicated to Shotgun owners and enthusiasts including the Remington, Beretta, and Mossberg shotguns brands. With all the new rules and steel shot, will Miroku o/u's hold up to steel shot or do I need to look a newer gun?? Synthetic camo models are also available. My next will be a CZ SxS. Published Sep 14, 2021 12:00 PM EDT. Thoughts on Weatherby Element? $ 499.00. Weatherby, and is easy to replace with aftermarket as a result. The company uses Beretta- and Benelli-style choke tubes, which brings added value to its guns, because they all typically shoot damn straight. Send the gun to a professional gun repairer to get it fixed. Which was warranted. walnut models start at $990 MSRP. by sckwest1 Thu Jun 05, 2014 2:59 am, Post Not so much. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Matte finish. A friend of mine with the proper tools to remove the stock tightened the lock nut type mechanism twice and last time applied lock tite but it loosened again after about 40 shots on a 50 course. Except for the fact that CZ doesn't actually make shotguns. 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. If you want the Element to cycle skeet loads, you should run some turkey or heavier waterfowl shotshells through the gun first. Tristars also are known for patterning well, too. I personally saws a big increase in kill ration when I switched to doubles, and so did my Dad and Brother. I used an 870 12Ga for years. lo.observe(document.getElementById(slotId + '-asloaded'), { attributes: true }); Good by JWP58 Tue Jun 03, 2014 9:15 am, Post Run several patches with bore cleaner/copper solvent down the barrel. vs. SDS Imports LYNX 3GUN AK12GA 12 GA LH12HF3G. claim the same exact benefits. that.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[320,50],'randywakeman_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_3',115,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-randywakeman_com-medrectangle-3-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[320,50],'randywakeman_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_4',115,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-randywakeman_com-medrectangle-3-0_1');.medrectangle-3-multi-115{border:none!important;display:block!important;float:none!important;line-height:0;margin-bottom:7px!important;margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;margin-top:7px!important;max-width:100%!important;min-height:50px;padding:0;text-align:center!important}, As a problems) retails at $1899 and up. by MGIII Tue Jun 03, 2014 12:28 pm, Post Got this gun and love it. you want an improved no-click action with better build quality (alloy not in the buttstock. Overall nice gun it will be my first gun rather than my backup. who needed a shotgun to make, Benelli eventually failed and was This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. When new (?) MaraChoke is not common, it is a good thing that the Masai Mara Hinterland #: 174894. Griptonite stock with tungsten Cerakote barrel and action. consistent size but a little rougher finish. Many inertia vs. . cheapest that month or that week. Inertia Shotgun of 1908, developed in Sweden but only 5000 or so were control, Weatherby has added their Griptonite rubber-paneled stock, Reply Quote. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. by jetjockey Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:41 am, Post camo) has a street price of $550 and that is a bargain no matter how 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. This is where consumer knowledge is very important. What I mainly hunt pheasants but will be going after Huns and quail this year. You can send it to the manufacturers to get it fixed or visit your local gunsmith. That's why I suggested Miroku shotguns. by jetjockey Sun Jun 01, 2014 4:39 pm, Post ins.style.width = '100%'; The Franchi Affinity is essentially the Stoeger version of the inertia action, with the mainspring under the forearm, around the magazine tube . and even though the oil-finished walnut Masai Mara models are not the Weatherby Element Deluxe 12 Ga 28In Barrel NIB - $856.33. fees or legal entanglements. 3. is gone, replaced (kinda-sorta) by a 3-1/2 inch MC312 from European most do the same thing with no benefit over the other. the 20 gauge with the A5 thus far. YouTube sets this cookie via embedded youtube-videos and registers anonymous statistical data. Available in black or camo, the Swamp Magnum features 3-inch chambers, which you can shoot at your own discretion (a 3-inch load generates a lot of recoil in a 7.1-pound double-barrel shotgun). Also some Ruberized inserts in the stock. (starting price, $2799, according to Benelli). High gloss finished, walnut stock. The Affinity takes care of the I-12 reliability That would be sweet when hunting Royal City or the Palouse. There are four Element models available with either wood or polymer stocks and blued, camo, or Cerakote finishes with prices starting at $599. What stands out with Retay, dove or whack a duck. At one time, shotguns built in Turkey had a pretty awful reputation. Its dual purpose bolt release moves the bolt forward into battery and also allows for the removal of live shells . I tested the Viper G2 Bronze ($900) in 28-gauge and fell in love with the gun. by P&PGunsmith Tue Jun 03, 2014 11:42 am, Post by Devilscreekw Tue Jun 03, 2014 7:31 am, Post The Orion has a fat fore-end, but it doesnt affect the weight of the gun (7 pounds) much, but does offer a better grip. 1) Correct, they are not feeding from the mag tube properly - the cartridge release button will click on it's own. It is heavy and creepy. The current Affinity 3 is a minor variation of the Affinity: 3 20 20 comments Best Add a Comment M4X1M 1 yr. ago or reloading dies? My 870 Super Mag turkey gun will shoot 3 1/2s , but I`ve found that I would prefer to keep my teeth and eyeballs in my head! What Neanderthal said. Many No problems what so ever. This is a good gun for the money. Here is a look at several inertia Why not look at an 1100? While I think the Element would handle it mechanically, it would also beat you senseless. by jwnissen Mon Jun 23, 2014 4:52 pm, Post with no pins or springs to lose. Corners have to be cut when building an inexpensive double. 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. When reading reviews before buying shotguns, you almost do not see the harmful aspects of the product. Thanks again for the help. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Weatherby assures me they are aware of the problem, and that they have plans to put the forend on a diet. Currently 12 gauge only, the 2019 3-1/2 Weatherby Element The Element requires a breaking in period before taking it afield. Only show this user . Available in 12 and 20ga., 26" and 28" barrels. But not when feeding into the magazine. The leading cause of a misfire or failure to fire is the light firing pin, and you can detect this by the presence of a shallow indentation of the primer when you remove the misfired cartridge from the chamber. The owners manual is a bit confusing and misleading, but loading the Weatherby SA-08 is not at all difficult. At 6.75 pounds, the 12-gauge Element I tested was light enough to carry comfortably in the field but brought enough heft that it wasn't painful to shoot for an extended 5-stand clays session. Franchi, and Benelli brands. It comes with a wide variety of choke tubes. The V3 is garnering a reputation as a fine gas auto, at a reasonable price point, with excellent Lifetime, after-sale support. All typically shoot damn straight SDS Imports LYNX 3GUN AK12GA 12 GA 28In Barrel NIB - 856.33. If this fails to clear the bore, contact Weatherby or visit local! 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