jonny4523

Yes. Buy a lot of it.

If this was meant for me, I'm in NJ where mag capacity for a semi-automatic shotgun cannot exceed 6 rounds....Not the best place to live if you like guns! Hmmm...so a +1 extension?

For the Ammo: Winchester AA Light Target (red hull): Rogers Sporting Goods (online). $.32/rd (and even better when the Winchester AA rebate comes to town) Fiochhi Low Recoil Slugs: DSGarms.com $.80/rd shipped when you buy 250

I might be out of the norm here, but I got the Briley +6. I didn't trim the spring at all. I can fit 11 with the last round just barely making it past the catch. I probably have 400-500 rounds through it so far, no issues.

I think mine was $1089 BEFORE shipping, so yea, you did good.

Hopefully you found it for a better price than I did! Beretta had it for $65. Brownells for $141!!!!! Are you serious? Part numbers match on both too (E5D864). That part should cost about $15 max.

With the way I shoot slugs through mine, that sounds about right. Hahaha

I'd say it runs well as long as you don't use light loads. It pays to pay a little extra for some nice AAs. I have multiple issues any time I try to run Wal-Mart value packs through my M2.

I'm thinking of putting a match saverz on my new 1301. I've seen the little tutorial that someone did on here. Has anyone ran one with just the Velcro? Is it strong enough?

I'm using the HiViz TriComp FO front sight with the stock center bead. How does the TriComp actually attach to the vent rib? A couple things: 1. Which ammo did you end up using during the match? Which choke? 2. Can you explain the red ink marker on the follower or point to where it was discussed? I must have missed that one. 3. Just to be clear, you change shims, not add them. Don't double them up. I have both an A400 Xtreme and the 1301 comp. For both, I had to change the shims to a 65mm DX drop to get my natural POA right on. Also, in case you didn't know, as a right handed shooter, I point the 65mm DX on the shim upward and towards my shoulder. Since you're a left handed shoulder, you'll want to point the SX towards you're shoulder instead. And of course, you'll do this to both shims: the one separating the receiver / stock and the one that the lock nut is tightened on.

I was experiencing this when using cheap walmart ammo in my M2. I had a suspicion that steel hull did not contract fast enough causing drag on the whole system, removing some of the momentum of the bolt that it needed to complete the cycle. I changed to better ammo (Winchester AAs) and haven't had an issue since.

Yea, I definitely maxed that out on the 5 cases max we could buy. I'm hoping to see that again as it brought the price down under Wal-Mart ammo. Reading other forums, rumor has it possibly May. But an email from Winchester pretty much said "don't count on anything coming".

Ah, but I'm in Indiana. So I get hit with tax on top of shipping from Brownells. Rural King makes it cheaper when you factor that in, unless they give you a bulk discount?

Not sure if this is the best forum to ask this, but I have 2 questions: 1. Does anyone have a secret online source for buying Winchester AAs in bulk? Local prices seem to be $.40/rd after tax (without any rebate). Places I've found online seem to be slightly higher with shipping. 2. Anyone with an inside word on whether or not they're going to offer a rebate on AAs in 2014? I maxed out last year's rebate and I'd sure like to do it again.

Did your serial number survive?

Ran the 1301 this weekend in the Indiana Multigun Series at WVRPC. She ran beautifully with both Light and Super Sport AA ammo. I load weak hand from CCW and Safariland shell caddies. The lifter bit me a few times (although not nearly what the non-welded Benelli used to do). So I think I'll still weld it. Very light and easy to shoulder. Couldn't be happier.

Haha, isn't that the story of just about any guy here!

Nordic is obviously well represented and well proven. I know they're a little pricey, but I have a Briley on my 1301. The thing is SOLID. Must stronger than the SSI tube I have on my M2. I run the 1301 without a clamp. There's no way I'd do that with my M2/SSI combo.

I'll stick with my Win AAs that I get cheaper than Wal-Mart ammo during rebate season.

I have both. I like the 1301 better for the following reasons: - More real estate on the forearm to hold on to. The texture on both the forearm and the pistol grip portion of the stock is also very aggressive. It reminds me of my VZ operator II grips on my 1911. It'll be nice for those hot sweaty summer days. - After a drop shim change, the mid bead and front bead line up perfectly and my slugs are hitting POA at 50 yards (and grouping nicely at that.) I have a lot of trouble hitting accurately with my M2. - Very light - Very fast on the trigger - The 1301 seems to eat everything I've thrown at it where my M2 does not like cheap Wal-Mart ammo. - It shares the same chokes as my A400 Xtreme

I got mine from Woodbury Outfitters. They were very fast with shipping. I also just got an email from Bud's. They just got some in. http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/90008

I've been looking for some. Do you have a source? My google-foo is failing me.

Instead of just making a mental note about the slugs hitting high and trying to use Kentucky windage next time out, you should look into changing out some of the drop shims that came with the gun. When you shoulder the gun, how does the front pin line up with the mid bead? I just got a Beretta 1301. Grouped slugs very well at 50 yards but they were all high. My natural point of aim with the stock shims caused my front bead to appear to 'sit' on top of my mid bead. I had to force myself to line them up. I switched out the factory 60mm drop shim with a 65mm drop shim (allowing the tip of the shogun to pivot down more until the buttstock hit my cheek). Now my natural point of aim automatically brings the mid bead and front bead into alignment. With this, I'm putting slugs point of aim / point of impact at 50 yards. Not saying this is definitely your issue. But if your groups are consistent, just not in the center, then it might be a start.

Anyone else grind the studs away? I don't really see the need for them.

Hahahahha. So true! I quit drying my work shirts in the dryer because of that phenomenon! Stupid failing metabolism.