Ryan N Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Loading port looks nice. Thanks for the photos Jesse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louu Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) Yup, I'm going to Cabellas next week to place my order, or tomorrow. Thanks for the pictures Jesse I really wish it was a 26 inch. Edited January 23, 2015 by louu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Yup, I'm going to Cabellas next week to place my order, or tomorrow. Thanks for the pictures Jesse I really wish it was a 26 inch. Email Stoeger and let them know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntenseImage Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Wondering if MOA will end up doing additional work to the M3K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 The shotgun guru, Patrick Kelley, has been working on the M3000 for a while. Stoeger is fortunate to have such a skilled and technically savvy shooter providing feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyinTX Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 here's a better video I'm interested to know how close the loading ports on these guns are to the port work Patrick Kelley did for his original article. I'm also one of the shorter people who is interested in the compact stock as a stand alone part to replace the standard stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 here's a better video I'm interested to know how close the loading ports on these guns are to the port work Patrick Kelley did for his original article. I'm also one of the shorter people who is interested in the compact stock as a stand alone part to replace the standard stock. I'd say about 2/3 of what Pat did and about 1/2 as much as you can safely remove. The factory is only gonna go so far. They have to make sure there is a certain safety factor built in so they know its not gonna break no matter how many 1800 fps turkey loads someone shoots through it. Remember they gotta warranty their product. The amount the factiry removed is as much or more then I've seen on any other 3-gun shotgun. It's plenty for the first time shooter to be able to drop dueces successfully. If you want to load at world class speeds you're gonna have to do more on any factiry gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Ok lets pose that question differently ... Is the factory opening on the "serial number" side any deeper then what can be done with the ones without the moved serial number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyinTX Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I'd say about 2/3 of what Pat did and about 1/2 as much as you can safely remove. The factory is only gonna go so far. They have to make sure there is a certain safety factor built in so they know its not gonna break no matter how many 1800 fps turkey loads someone shoots through it. Remember they gotta warranty their product. The amount the factiry removed is as much or more then I've seen on any other 3-gun shotgun. It's plenty for the first time shooter to be able to drop dueces successfully. If you want to load at world class speeds you're gonna have to do more on any factiry gun. That answers my question, thanks for the info. Sounds like a good gun for a guy like me. Street price will decide I guess if getting one of these or buying a modified gun from MOA will be the better option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Post #1852 mentions the serial # being moved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oskino Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Jesse, on Pats Facebook page there is a video of him shooting federal xtra light loads through it and it cycled fine. Can you expand on the improvements Stoeger has performed in the new M3K to improve reliability? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Jesse, on Pats Facebook page there is a video of him shooting federal xtra light loads through it and it cycled fine. Can you expand on the improvements Stoeger has performed in the new M3K to improve reliability? I just watched the video. I had to go google those federal shells to find out what they are. 1100 fps 1 1/8oz is what I found. Must be new. I like them. The only thing I suggested to Stoeger to improve the action was make sure they cut the exterior of the mag tube slower so it would be smoother. I didn't look to see if that occurred or not. The prototype gun I was sent a couple months ago was smoother then any of my other 3 guns. 1100-1145 fps 1 1/8 oz loads are going to be marginal in any inertia gun. Mine ran 1145's just fine. I'll defentily be checking out those 1100's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I'd say about 2/3 of what Pat did and about 1/2 as much as you can safely remove. The factory is only gonna go so far. They have to make sure there is a certain safety factor built in so they know its not gonna break no matter how many 1800 fps turkey loads someone shoots through it. Remember they gotta warranty their product. The amount the factiry removed is as much or more then I've seen on any other 3-gun shotgun. It's plenty for the first time shooter to be able to drop dueces successfully. If you want to load at world class speeds you're gonna have to do more on any factiry gun. That answers my question, thanks for the info. Sounds like a good gun for a guy like me. Street price will decide I guess if getting one of these or buying a modified gun from MOA will be the better option. The standard M3000 MSRP is $599 gun broker has them for $500 or so. I'm expecting a gunbroker price of $600-650 with the $699 retail. You can add the tube for $80 and be at the same price range as the Mossberg 930. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Ok lets pose that question differently ... Is the factory opening on the "serial number" side any deeper then what can be done with the ones without the moved serial number? Sorry I didn't see this until after the show. I'll get a pic of the M3k that's waiting for me at Accurate Iron and compare it to my original M3000 without the serial number moved back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louu Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I called Stoeger today with a few questions about the 2 new guns. They said the serial number on the compact is next to the loading port just like the original M3000. They also told me that the new M3K 3 gun will probably be available in 26" next year but for now its 24". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhr1986 Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I had thought about getting one of these in the past (m3000) due mostly to this thread, but then I decided I'd buy an M2 when the time was right and because I can get a ridiculously good price on one (next month or two). Now the M3K is making my decision hard - save money and get a good gun or spend more and get the best the first time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I really have to wonder of shotgun companies all decide to put the serial number near the loading port when they have all the space in the world to move it around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 (edited) I had thought about getting one of these in the past (m3000) due mostly to this thread, but then I decided I'd buy an M2 when the time was right and because I can get a ridiculously good price on one (next month or two). Now the M3K is making my decision hard - save money and get a good gun or spend more and get the best the first time...If you can afford an M2 get one. If you shoot a lot of matches get an M2. If you spend a lot of time and money on 3-gun get the M2. The M3000 is an entry level gun. The M3k will take you as far as you want to go but it won't ever be the M2."I really regret buying this Benelli for 3-gun," said nobody ever. I really have to wonder of shotgun companies all decide to put the serial number near the loading port when they have all the space in the world to move it around.I asked the same thing. Cost! They have to put a block in the receiver before they can stamp the serial number in the middle of the receiver like on the M3k. It takes more time on every gun which cuts into the guns profitability. As important as we all think 3-gun is Id bet the majority of M3k's sold in the next five years never see a 3-gun match. Edited January 24, 2015 by Jesse Tischauser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decoy26 Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Does anyone know if you can put the regular nut back on the stover 3000 after you modify it? The reason being because I hunt and I will get arrested if seen hunting with the extension tube on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javipt222 Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Just shipped my new m3000 yesterday. I noticed a bunch more services are available on the website... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javipt222 Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 *MOA website Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnorman Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Does anyone know if a M2 extension will fit the M3K? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCK Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 decoy26 You don't have to modify the newer Stoeger M3000 magazine tube to put a magazine tube extension on. If you have a older Stoeger M3000 that you have to modify the magazine tube to put a magazine tube extension on you will still be able to use your old magazine tube cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCK Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 A Benelli M2 extension will not fit the Stoeger M3000. The Nordic Benelli Nova magazine tube extension fits the Stoeger M3000. Carbon arms and Xrail by RCI make mono tubes for the Stoeger M3000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowashooter Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Nordic now makes a nut specifically for the stoeger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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