I purchased a used Beretta A303 12ga the other day. The shoulder stock has an adjustment washer in the shape of a "P". A "60" is stamped on the washer. I assume that's .60". I have no idea what choke exists in the barrel, since the removal tool was not included, but there are 4 notches that appear to be cleanly machined on the edge of the choke. The barrel is 28". No additional chokes were included.
I purchased it to do some local clay shooting. I am unfamiliar with the various types of clay shooting, so let's just say I'm going to keep it simple for now. I've done only a cursory search on the differences between skeet, sporting clay, and trap. It may also perform duty as a hunting rig since my state only permits shotgun when hunting with a firearm. I don't want to mess around with finding a slug barrel for it.
What type of chokes does this shotgun use, what choke interchange exists between it and the 390, or the over/under types? The type that extend outside the barrel seem more convenient, probably since that's been my experience from years past.
Can the barrel, OEM chokes handle steel shot?
Since I have only the one choke in the barrel, what chokes are considered a good bang for the buck? I found OEM Beretta, Briley, Carlson.
How do those of you using the shotgun for sporting and hunting purposes have their shoulder stocks adjusted?
I've read about an add-on piece that prevents the hulls from annoying shooters adjacent to me. What type, where to purchase such a deflector?
Haven't fired it yet. Took it down to base components to give it a thorough cleaning.
Looking forward to trying it out. Feels well built, at least better than the plastic riddled firearms of current years.
Thanks.
I purchased it to do some local clay shooting. I am unfamiliar with the various types of clay shooting, so let's just say I'm going to keep it simple for now. I've done only a cursory search on the differences between skeet, sporting clay, and trap. It may also perform duty as a hunting rig since my state only permits shotgun when hunting with a firearm. I don't want to mess around with finding a slug barrel for it.
What type of chokes does this shotgun use, what choke interchange exists between it and the 390, or the over/under types? The type that extend outside the barrel seem more convenient, probably since that's been my experience from years past.
Can the barrel, OEM chokes handle steel shot?
Since I have only the one choke in the barrel, what chokes are considered a good bang for the buck? I found OEM Beretta, Briley, Carlson.
How do those of you using the shotgun for sporting and hunting purposes have their shoulder stocks adjusted?
I've read about an add-on piece that prevents the hulls from annoying shooters adjacent to me. What type, where to purchase such a deflector?
Haven't fired it yet. Took it down to base components to give it a thorough cleaning.
Looking forward to trying it out. Feels well built, at least better than the plastic riddled firearms of current years.
Thanks.
