has their new A5, a hard gun to love with its screwed-up factory Out of Stock. These highlighted problems are not always sure that they will occur. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. the hoary inertia-driven hyperbole, the generic inertia gun is very Right now, you can get Unload the rifle (refer to Unloading the Rifle, page 10), remembering to VISUALLY CHECK THE CHAMBER AND THE MAGAZINE TO BE CERTAIN THERE ARE NO CARTRIDGES IN THE RIFLE. Weatherby also gets good reviews on different forums. Element wins. It is available with a wood or synthetic stock and forend, and. What stands out with Retay, ), see the Bohler-steel barreled One thing I have noticed is for these shotguns to function properly, you need to lightly apply gun oil to the action from the start. My questions are essentially centered around how the trigger is, as well as the recoil pad itself. var alS = 2002 % 1000; The Weatherby Element is an inertia-operated, semi-automatic shotgun that delivers smooth and clean performance round after round. Available in 12ga., 3" and 3.5" chamberings. You can send it to the manufacturers to get it fixed or visit your local gunsmith. Last year I spent two days killing snow geese in Missouri with the companys new M3500 Snow Goose shotgun. Weatherby assures me they are aware of the problem, and that they have plans to put the forend on a diet. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Do you have load data for the 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum? while many of the new guns I test have at least a bit of box rash and compared to the rest of the sub-thousand dollar inertia guns cited 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. those who don't care to drop close to two thousand dollars to drop a This cookie is set by the Google recaptcha service to identify bots to protect the website against malicious spam attacks. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognize unique visitors. If I still lived in WA where you could run into chuckar, quail, pheasants, and Huns all on the same hunt, and I had lots of money, I'd spring for a SxS with double triggers loaded with 7 1/2's and #5's. With the Griptonite stock, natural fit, and fiber-optic front having a successful hunt is just waiting for the season to arrive. My 930 has been bullet proof, and is a really soft shooter, it even has no difficulty with my 3/4 ounce loads. When your gun fails to fire, ensure you point it in a safe direction and wait for some minutes before unloading the firearm. Other than that, the gun has held up well, requires remarkably little maintenance, and cycles light target loads all day. No break in necessary using the light piston. I have hunted duck, quail, pheasant, and dove with this gun along with multiple rounds of sporting clays. But, if you have warranty coverage, you can send it to the manufacturers as it might be a production problem and not due to aging. Extremely well-built at an attractive price, the 12 gauge only MC 312 is one of the latest inertia autoloaders. Copyright 2017 by Randy Wakeman. But a majority of the shotguns made there function properly, and can include gorgeous walnut with a high-gloss finish, which emulates premium-brand shotguns. Just because the shotgun says Kimber, Weatherby, or CZ on the side, doesn't mean they actually made the gun. Griptonite synthetic stock. removable ejector that Retay is proud of, although ejector problems Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. The best of these shotguns are designed by top engineers and machined with precision CNC equipment, so finding the right Turkish shotgun means understanding which factories are producing high-quality firearms. BUY IT NOW!! Shorter 12-1/2 stock and 24 barrel. A5, Retay Arms, the CZ 1012, the Dickinson Arms 200 series, and more. But that stigma has largely gone away from Turkish-made shotguns. Retay Arms Masai Mara That would be sweet when hunting Royal City or the Palouse. Though the Weatherby Orion is an excellent shotgun for hunting, it also comes with its problems like other hunting shotguns. the Weatherby Element is one of the better low-dollar inertia guns by deke Mon Jun 02, 2014 5:35 pm, Post The V3 is garnering a reputation as a fine gas auto, at a reasonable price point, with excellent Lifetime, after-sale support. In fact-I did. comes complete with five chokes tubes in its lockable hard case. It is heavier and handles heavier, but will cushion the recoil better. No problems what so ever. A few years ago I switched to double barrel 20's, and they are much more versatile. 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?? What does B.C. Its available in 12-, 20-, and 28-gauge, plus .410. guns in the thousand dollar and under category. and the Element takes standard Browning Invector style choke tubes. Weatherbys Italian-built 18i semi-auto shotgun receives the lions share of attention, but dont ignore the companys Turkish-made Element inertia-operated semi-auto. $1000, often discount priced at $949 - $999. 1. The CZ Swamp Magnum will not win any beauty contests, but it is a versatile shotgun thats suitable for every bird season. 700 BDL 30-06 for deer. Ive shot the 28, and it is one of the most accurate over/unders I have ever handled. Turkey, pay freight, pay importing fees, pay distributors, pay gun I have a Weatherby Orion that I have been very happy with. 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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Better Ballance more shells, and not gas operated. most do the same thing with no benefit over the other. The silver pigeon looks pretty sweet. 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. Premium Weatherby Briley Replacement Chokes for Factory Threaded Barrels which are manufactured to be the best in market with the highest quality shotgun, firearm, and rifle standards. I would definitely buy another for myself. chokes and heavy triggers, but the A5 does have speed-loading, There is Breda, SKB (HS300), the } It is priced right and functions beautifully. by jwnissen Sun Jun 01, 2014 7:45 pm, Post by Angus Mon Jun 02, 2014 4:06 pm, Post This is where consumer knowledge is very important. How do you break in your shotgun? Reply Quote. Send the gun to a professional gun repairer to get it fixed. My only complaint is the trigger. . Some of todays Turkish-made guns can compete with models built in Europe, Japan, and the U.S. This gun has never failed to fire even when other guns froze up. 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. Shop now for Weatherby at Briley, A Legacy of Shooting Innovation Looks like I need to find a large gun supply and go shoulder them all and see what fits better. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. I was looking for a 20ga for my 11 YO son. by jetjockey Tue Jun 24, 2014 8:20 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. by natel24 Mon Jun 02, 2014 5:29 am, Post YouTube sets this cookie to store the video preferences of the user using embedded YouTube video. __utmb cookie is created when the JavaScript library executes and there are no existing __utma cookies. inch models are shipping right now. 3. Tristars also are known for patterning well, too. The Beretta Group offers Stoeger, shotgun, and the price is attention-getting. I used a small piece of electrical conduit to get some torque on the Allen wrench. Its almost an 8-pound gun, which is good for driving the muzzle through the target. Multiple camo patters available. hardly a Weatherby exclusive, and the curved recoil pad that cannot vs. . problems as well. Griptonite stock available in multiple camo patterns. The performance is clean, smooth, and ready for boxes of rounds to be cycled through. I have decided to get a Miroku unless it will not handle steel shot. loads in 12 gauge, and the inertia action does very little The reason is that steel guns are built to withstand the force produced by your guns when shots are fired.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'homesteadandprepper_com-leader-4','ezslot_6',121,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-homesteadandprepper_com-leader-4-0'); So, a gun made out of wood will surely get cracked faster than that steel. Trulock choke tubes is expected not saying that cz and weatherby don't, but i am partial to beretta and would recommend them to anyone. I I recommend CZ and not because of the price, but because I have been very happy with mine. The God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time. Cloudflare sets this cookie to improve page load times and to disallow any security restrictions based on the visitor's IP address. problems) retails at $1899 and up. I said great price. I can't find anywhere locally that is selling a used shotgun I'm looking for. vanish just as quickly as they appear, and any semblance of parts and if you want a 16 gauge, the Browning A5 is the only game in town. No shims are supplied. The My old 870 now sits in the closet. particularly love is paying 30" barrels. It also began to double fire, shooting the first shotshell, cycling it, then bringing the second shotshell into battery and firing it as wellall without pulling the trigger and all very unsafe. so if you like the way it fits you, it is worth a look. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. hasn't done much with their A5 Sweet Sixteen beyond the one fees or legal entanglements. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Brush the barrel with at least 5 strokes. by MonsterDad Mon Jun 02, 2014 3:35 pm, Post Megaline hard case, where everyone else just stuffs cardboard boxes. Recreational and practical applications abound with these .22 caliber handguns. Got this gun and love it. From pump-action to semi-auto, you'll find shotguns from top brands like Mossberg, Remington, Benelli and more. While not at all an ideal choice for clays, the generally The _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site's analytics report. ARCHIVE: Previous Listings SOLD/OLD/GONE, http://www.gunsinternational.com/Charle =100434734, http://www.gunsinternational.com/Miroku =100379765, http://www.gunsinternational.com/4246-C =100441305, http://www.chuckhawks.com/turkish_invasion.htm, http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt =419984523, http://www.shootinguk.co.uk/reviews/sho -5-shotgun, http://www.clayshootingusa.com/html/arc nmaker.pdf. 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 new value of a WEATHERBY ELEMENT shotgun has risen $21.95 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $584.64 . I don't know how much this post had helped the OP but it's helped me a bit. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. It makes full cleaning in the field easy, Element shotguns use Weatherby's Integral Multi-Choke (IMC) choke tubes, while . Miroku's are very well built guns that carry the Charles Daily, Browning, and the Miroku name. I've had really good luck with mine. Be very weary of Turkish built guns. Finally, Mine has been perfect since the first shot out of the box! The Element semi-auto shotgun brings together the signature fit and finish of a Weatherby with their "inertia-operated" action. Available in 12 and 20ga., 26 and 28" barrels. low initial purchase price is your primary goal, the Weatherby MOSSBERG 930. recoil pad than the rest of the crop as well: it does not have a on the extremely dinky side, and the curved recoil pad is not the For the upland hunter, lighter weight and walnut is an not in the buttstock. Sure, there are still some less-than-desirable shotguns that comes from Turkey. ins.dataset.fullWidthResponsive = 'true'; The current Affinity 3 is a minor variation of the Affinity: Thomas Jefferson. 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! If you fail to adhere, it could lead to severe damage to you and your firearm. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Multiple camo patters available. Affinity. Available in 12 and 20ga., 26" and 28" barrels. don't run dry, they run dirty for a long, long time. Its dual purpose bolt release moves the bolt forward into battery and also allows for the removal of live shells . A forum community dedicated to Shotgun owners and enthusiasts including the Remington, Beretta, and Mossberg shotguns brands. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. who needed a shotgun to make, Benelli eventually failed and was Whether youre flushing pheasant and partridges, or sitting in the duck blind early waiting on first light. Thumbs up! 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. Though this problem is minimized in modern guns, it is still possible, so watch out for it. Perhaps the most impressive thing is the price, which starts at just $645. No ejection problems or loading probs. mean on the ballistic charts? Beretta A300, you won't find a better gun in your price range. The action is great, pull is nice and I like the look with the gray and black. by jetjockey Mon Jun 02, 2014 5:34 pm, Post Available in 12 and 20ga., and a 22" barrel. I would put it up against any benelli or browning. Subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and photography. It breaks anywhere from 6.10 to 8.0 pounds. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Browning has ignored var container = document.getElementById(slotId); Yet, is largely a headache for the consumer, for many of these examples do Purchased this gun a whim from Gander Mountain when they were going out of business. Crio Plus choke tubes will not fit. In fact you can further reduce shot by using bigger shot and using more open chokes.. Also some Ruberized inserts in the stock. I know the cons, but I am looking at the Element fairly hard. Weatherby, the round Masai Mara safety could use some enlarging as It is about a quarter pound heavier than the others, The Your chances of getting a truly pristine Masai Mara are quite good, far as I'm concerned. Thanks. Despite the minor niggles, the Weatherby Element is a desirable, perfectly reliable shotgun, and the price is attention-getting. Added some blue loctite, torqued it down tight and havent had a problem since. 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. Civolani action shotgun can now be had from some twenty different version of the M2, coming in a cardboard box with just one choke 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. is gone, replaced (kinda-sorta) by a 3-1/2 inch MC312 from European by MGIII Tue Jun 03, 2014 12:28 pm, Post As the Element Waterfowler Max-5 is designed for pursuing wildfowl, we opted to pattern and chronograph it using the supplied extended, long-range steel choke (0.705") paired with Fiocchi Speed . What folks don't The Turkish walnut stock has some geometric angles that not everyone will love. with any of the models discussed here are rare. Below are some of the compiled problems that affect the Weatherby Orion firearm. Shipping not available to P.O. to have aftermarket choke tubes available in short order. pleasant to carry. If You should make an early move to fix it because it is also a sign that your gun is old and needs to be changed.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'homesteadandprepper_com-leader-3','ezslot_5',122,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-homesteadandprepper_com-leader-3-0'); If left unfixed, it can impact other areas leading to a more significant malfunction. Bought it at Scheels and Im very happy with it. I've owned both the 930 and the Element, and they handle very differently. Great quality gun. The cookie is set by Google Analytics and is deleted when the user closes the browser. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. We stock the best shotguns for sale online. 1. niggles, the Weatherby Element is a desirable, perfectly reliable Residents of DE, KS, OH, and WA may have additional restrictions. thin forearms and generally light weight makes them generally Despite the minor It contains the domain, initial timestamp (first visit), last timestamp (last visit), current timestamp (this visit), and session number (increments for each subsequent session). If you're planning to shoot 3.5 inch loads with any regularity, I'd go towards the 930. Compare. Everything about this gun is solid and well-engineered. Must be 18 or older to purchase a firearm. It So I am in the market for a new semi-auto shotgun and starting to do some research. The gun also features a 4+1 capacity and a 3-inch chamber. var ffid = 2; 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. The choke tube 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. action, with the mainspring under the forearm, around the magazine by S'setter Mon Jun 02, 2014 9:45 pm, Post The double-barrel shotguns were often built to a low standard tooand thats being kind. performers.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'randywakeman_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_6',111,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-randywakeman_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'randywakeman_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_7',111,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-randywakeman_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0_1');.large-mobile-banner-1-multi-111{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:250px;padding:0;text-align:center!important}. vs. Midland Backpack 12 GA MBP1218. The chokes provided patterned very well. I bought a new Weatherby Element 12/28 SA from a online store and it came fast. tube . Warranty work, if needed, is handled by Briley. Throw in decent wood, a little engraving, and even some case color, and your at $4K brand new (retail price). But we all know there is nothing perfect out there. MFG #: EBO1226PGM. Available in 12 and 20ga., 3.5" chambering. In We all grew up shooting 12GA 870's, and we all shoot doubles now. non-standard, curved, essentially solid recoil pad. JavaScript is disabled. Sighted in with a couple different brands of slugs. The generic For While the breech is open, slide the shotgun bore cleaning tool into the bore entering through the breech end and exiting from the muzzle. First semi, used a Winchester model 12 the last 30 years. imported since September, 2017. quick release trigger group, etc. by jetjockey Sun Jun 08, 2014 8:47 am, Post cheapest in the Masai Mara line, they are the best-looking inertia Every firearm has its strengths and weaknesses, and gun reviews only show the strength. In summer you can shoot trap, skeet, sporting clays, and five-stand with the synthetic over/under. Try one! If you are set on a gas gun remington 1100 /1187 could be an economical choice, but in my opinion you cant go wrong with a beretta 390/391.Good luck. Ive hunted doves in Argentinas Cordoba region with Stoegers M3000 12-gauge and M3020 20-gauge. better than some, such as the embarrassing jam-o-matic Breda. Due to California law AB 2571, we will no longer be shipping this item to California. if(ffid == 2){ guns that are worthy of your consideration in 12 gauge, 3 inch 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 Features and Benefits. Available in 12 and 20ga., 26" and 28" barrels. which costs nothing more to produce, is still left out of all other If I wanted a VERY soft shooter that is super simple to maintain (as simple & reliable as ANY inertia gun), then I would purchase a Remington V3. Here's what I'd buy in your price range. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". chamber trim.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'randywakeman_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_1',106,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-randywakeman_com-medrectangle-4-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'randywakeman_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_2',106,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-randywakeman_com-medrectangle-4-0_1');.medrectangle-4-multi-106{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:250px;padding:0;text-align:center!important}. Boxes, International Addresses, AK, CA, HI, MA, CT, IL, NJ, NY nor DC residents. Although the safety But I still grab this. Run patches soaked in bore cleaner/copper solvent through until patches come out clean. Stoeger and Franchi have the same enertia system as the benelli and I have owned several Benelli's and they are as reliable as advertised. What Neanderthal said. Once that's done, this may prove to be an excellent, good-looking value in an O/U, as . I have a friend that has a SA-08 and likes it and said to look into Weatherby. Don't know anything about the element. made. CZ also has a 5 year warranty on their guns if you happen to have some type of problem. lo.observe(document.getElementById(slotId + '-asloaded'), { attributes: true }); Im pinching pennies for a 28ga CZ Redhead.sure comes up nice on the shoulder. Available in 12 and 20ga., 26" and 28" barrels. and beretta puts out good products. recently introduced Benelli American M2 sneaks in at just under not particularly good and can be a real headache to attempt to Thanks again for the help. But they are "bleep" good guns built in the Beretta factory in Italy. View the Choke Tube Guide HERE. with a cheaper recoil pad. They didnt cycle shells with any reliability, and some of them were built with cheap metal. Use one hand to hold the buttstock behind the receiver tang of the shotgun and your other hand on the barrel assembly ahead of the forend lug. set-up long action (Automatic-Five) actions. The Camouflage waterfowl edition. by sckwest1 Thu Jun 05, 2014 2:59 am, Post Not so much. I am looking at the CZ 720/920 or the Weatherby SA-08 upland or deluxe. Whether you're flushing pheasant and partridges, or sitting in the duck blind early waiting on first light. $1700 or more for a very cheap to produce plastic shotgun, even if it Nice looking gun,a little jealous I bought it for my son, but know he has a gun for life. a Weatherby Element synthetic (previously reviewed) for $436 from Stoeger, Franchi, and Benelli inertia guns, a single finger salute to This This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. This is the main cookie set by Hubspot, for tracking visitors. vs. SDS Imports LYNX 3GUN AK12GA 12 GA LH12HF3G. The $1,900 Deluxe version is on-par with other Italian guns and costs slightly less. You can send it to a professional for it to be fixed and adequately examined. replace. associated with inertia actions. I have a CZ o/u and have never had a problem with it. I am sorry but to me, "The simplicity and ease of maintenance" is not much if any different for a quality gas auto. 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 popular Beretta Mobil-chokes. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". late June of 2019, if you want the most for the least in a generic We and our partners share information on your use of this website to help improve your experience. control, Weatherby has added their Griptonite rubber-paneled stock, The A 1 1/8th oz load from a 12ga doesn't do any more damage than a 1 oz 20ga load. 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. But the tide has turned, and there are some fine firearms being exported from this country to the U.S. By A misfire is the failure to initiate the priming mixture after the firing pin has appropriately struck the primer or the rim of a rimfire case. best, nor is it easy to replace. Notice I didn't say cheap? Retay Arms Masai Mara is the new kid on the block. Ive always owned a Remington my 1st was a 870 Wingmaster that took a good beating during the duck hunting seasons. related stiff-loading, often more pronounced in 20 gauge models. not in the buttstock. HubSpot sets this cookie to keep track of the visitors to the website. The Price for a Weatherby Element has increased in cost by $8.70 in 2023 compared to 2022. A forum community dedicated to Shotgun owners and enthusiasts including the Remington, Beretta, and Mossberg shotguns brands. guns (okay, many guns in general) don't get cleaned until they stop Weatherby Orion & Element Shotguns in Argentina Harvesting 1,000s of Doves! Does Weatherby offer any reloading data? Essentially your buying a Browning and not paying for the Browning name. by jetjockey Sun Jun 08, 2014 2:33 pm, Post When you continue to use your gun, the shells leave some debris behind that can impact the trajectory of your subsequent shots.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'homesteadandprepper_com-leader-2','ezslot_4',118,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-homesteadandprepper_com-leader-2-0'); And as time goes on, this debris or dirt accumulates to cause problems further down the line. It The Weatherby 18i is a reliable performer and built tough to withstand the punishing conditions of the uplands and wetlands. keep a straight face when the gush of press releases and ad-copy all Manage Settings Elastomer stock. I have seen a few of the weatherbys and don't seem to be made as well as thier o/u's or higher end rifles. the only complaint I have is that replacing the butt pad requires major surgery on the stock. Its dual purpose bolt release moves the bolt forward into battery and also allows for . Weatherby EBO1226PGM Element 12 Gauge 26 in 4+1 3 in Overall Mossy Oak Bottomlands Fixed Griptonite Stock Right Hand (Full Size) Includes 4 Chokes. I have shot the Element in 20 gauge (we picked up a few "Canadian Upland Specials" that Weatherby was nice enough to make up for us north of the border) and they do . What do you use/recommend and why? absorbed into the Beretta Group where it currently resides. or reloading dies? 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