afletcher1965 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Thanks pmt and Jadeslade for the info on the front sight and rib width. This is a great forum and stocked with incredible information. I'm sure my 1301 is going to be kick ass with all of your help!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ffgats Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 My 1301 comp 21" should be here ( Canada) by mid October, just finalized my importation . Can you Gents be kind enough to claify some details about the comp model. Acoording to Beretta it holds 5+1 of 3" capacity, but read some in the "internet" that their 1301 comp only holds 4+1 of 3". Granting it holds 5+1 of 3", how many 2 3/4 I can put on the tube. My plan was to add an extension tube( Nordic) either Plus 1 or Plus 2, that can only hold 5.9 of 3" to make it legal since we are limited to 5 rnds(base on the chamber) for semi. Will the Plus 2 extension pass beyond the bbl lenght of 21" Do I need a clamp for the plus 2 ext. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
factionfx Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I have a Nordic +3 on my 21", and I run the carlson extended choke tubes. I don't have a picture, but it is flush. I have 8+1 in mine, and am running the stock magazine spring. Has performed flawlessly. I have somewhere between 1500 and 2000 rounds through it. It is more reliable than my friend's 870 pump. I haven't had a malfunction in at least the last 600 rounds. Running the lightest federal loads I can find. Enjoy! My 1301 comp 21" should be here ( Canada) by mid October, just finalized my importation . Can you Gents be kind enough to claify some details about the comp model. Acoording to Beretta it holds 5+1 of 3" capacity, but read some in the "internet" that their 1301 comp only holds 4+1 of 3". Granting it holds 5+1 of 3", how many 2 3/4 I can put on the tube. My plan was to add an extension tube( Nordic) either Plus 1 or Plus 2, that can only hold 5.9 of 3" to make it legal since we are limited to 5 rnds(base on the chamber) for semi. Will the Plus 2 extension pass beyond the bbl lenght of 21" Do I need a clamp for the plus 2 ext. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffgats Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Factiofx How many 3" and 2 3/4" were you able to load in the tube originally without the Nordic Ext. did you use a clamp. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
factionfx Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Sorry I do not know. I only shoot 2 3/4" shells, so it was probably 5 original. I do not use a clamp. I either read on here or asked nordic (cant remember which) and the clamp is not needed with a +3 or smaller. FactiofxHow many 3" and 2 3/4" were you able to load in the tube originally without the Nordic Ext. did you use a clamp. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny4523 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I use a Briley +5 without a clamp. The extension extends probably 2-3" past the end of my Carlson extended chokes. If I remember, I can try to load some 3" shells in my factory magazine to see what I get. I think I have some 3" pheasant loads laying around somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffgats Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Jonny Even the 2 3/4 without the extesion would be fine, i just want to know what extension do I need, i cant go over 5 rnds of 3" in the mag to be legal, 5.9 is fine. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Marques Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 just remember - if you add a clamp check your POI with slugs - it may change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Marques Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 The rib is tapered on this gun. Rib width at the muzzle is 8mm (5/16) at the chamber end it is 10mm (3/8) - this is on the 21" barrel - not sure if it is the same or different on the 24" version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billdozer Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I run a plus 6 or 7, which ever one that gets me 12 in the tube. No clamp. I don't wanna worry about my poi moving all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon49erfan Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I run a +7 with a clamp. I just back the tube off the nut a little to give a little wiggle before putting the clamp on. Never had any problems with POI shift and I take the gun apart every time I shoot it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powderman81 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Have any of you guys had problems with your guns not shooting POA vs POI? My 24" bbl gun shoots low 4" and to the right 4" at about 25yds...just wondering if anyone else had problems with theirs not shooting straight... Powderman81 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDawg308 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Have any of you guys had problems with your guns not shooting POA vs POI? My 24" bbl gun shoots low 4" and to the right 4" at about 25yds...just wondering if anyone else had problems with theirs not shooting straight... Powderman81 Are you having this problem with birdshot? Slugs? Both? Are you running an extension with a barrel clamp? A lot of us had issues with elevation being off with slugs and switching to the 65 shim included in the box completely corrected that issue for most of us with slugs. If the problem exists with birdshot and you're running a barrel clamp, I'd remove the clamp and try it again. The 65 shim really made a big difference on both my 24" and 21" 1301's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffgats Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Is the factory IC choke good enough or I need multiple after market with different costriction, for slugs, buck shot and shots ,kindly share your opinions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powderman81 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Have any of you guys had problems with your guns not shooting POA vs POI? My 24" bbl gun shoots low 4" and to the right 4" at about 25yds...just wondering if anyone else had problems with theirs not shooting straight... Powderman81 Are you having this problem with birdshot? Slugs? Both? Are you running an extension with a barrel clamp? A lot of us had issues with elevation being off with slugs and switching to the 65 shim included in the box completely corrected that issue for most of us with slugs. If the problem exists with birdshot and you're running a barrel clamp, I'd remove the clamp and try it again. The 65 shim really made a big difference on both my 24" and 21" 1301's. I'm seeing it with both birdshot and slugs...shot without extension tube and with a +8 Nordic tube, no clamp. I also tried the factory shim and the 65 shim as well in both of the afore mentioned set ups. No real difference in any of the different set ups. Gun is with Beretta right now...waiting to hear back. Powderman81 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billdozer Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Is the factory IC choke good enough or I need multiple after market with different costriction, for slugs, buck shot and shots ,kindly share your opinions You either need different chokes for different shot distances, and heavy props, or different shotgun shells. I chose the chokes, cause it's cheaper in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffgats Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Is the factory IC choke good enough or I need multiple after market with different costriction, for slugs, buck shot and shots ,kindly share your opinions You either need different chokes for different shot distances, and heavy props, or different shotgun shells. I chose the chokes, cause it's cheaper in the long run. Carlson or Briley? , ( IC, LM, M or IM)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDawg308 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I'm running Carlson chokes and have been very pleased with them. Optics Planet is having a 10% off sale today on orders over $100. Three chokes get you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladyvalea Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I'm shooting a 3gun match this weekend and forgot my zero from the last time I shot -- I was using Fiocchi 1oz low recoil slugs at 1150 FPS with IC choke --last time I was using 6 o'clock hold on a paper plate and the slug would drop 8" at 50yards -if I remember ??[emoji15]now at the match they want us to hit a clay pigeon about 30yards [emoji38]where do I put my bead ? I don't have time to practice with slugs -- [emoji33] Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadeslade Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 A clay- that's pretty small! If your lining up the mid-bead on the front sight, superimposing in other words, I would aim right at the top of the clay-just a little orange showing. I consider 30 yards with a slug pretty much dead on. 8" at 30 yds is a little low? Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladyvalea Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Yeah , I haven't had the opportunity to practice slug shooting with the 1301 -- and the match is this weekend I think various yards with slugs [emoji38] long slug stage and short stage Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadeslade Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Ha! I'd probably put 6 or so slugs in my gun and take my time on 1. On 4 just aim at the head. I assume it's one hit on the target? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike cyrwus Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 aim low on the clay. just off the clay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladyvalea Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 shot 10 slugs via the 1301 -- using fiocchi low recoil slugs @ 50 yards table supported at simulated clay target --the first 2 shots upper right for a pattern -- then adjusted for the clay hits -- I dig this 1301 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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