Beretta 1301 User Guide: How it works, Loading & Unloading (Part 2)

[@miketaylorID1]

Many many thanks Jon! Short story- a family friend who is a competitive clays shooter needed to store his shotguns away from his home - I never did ask why (plausible deniability 😉) but if locking them up in my safe made a situation safer I was glad to be of help. That’s when it started … Now, I am a loyal and dedicated husband, but there’s very little a man can do to resist when left all alone with a sexy Italian lady. She was a 686 silver pigeon Vittoria, and I was smitten! Lol. Thats when the love affair started! The craftsmanship, the balance. Dare I say… the ease of which she was mounted was like nothing I experienced before! That’s when I made a promise to myself that one day I would have a Beretta of my own! Fast forward to yesterday afternoon. After 6 days, My NICS check cleared the NJSP and my 1301 tactical was all ready to come home with me from the FFL. Now she sits in that safe-the same spot as that silver pigeon - patiently waiting the first trip to the range! Unfortunately work and the US holiday weekend make getting to the range near impossible for the near future. That’s where you come in. Your videos really help scratch that itch until rangeday comes. I’ve been devouring any and all 1301 content on KZbin and let me tell ya, yours it at the top of the list! Really well done. Beyond helpful and informative. Something I would expect Beretta would produce for themselves! So thank you kindly. You have a new sub!

[@JonCresswellUk]

Wow 🤩 thank you for sharing your story! I mean, who wouldn’t fall in love with a sexy Italian beretta 😍 I’m sure your 1301 won’t disappoint you. It’s a dream to shoot and being gas fed it soaks up the felt recoil so you can have a fun day shooting without having a sore shoulder afterwards 😎 Recently I feel I haven’t spent much time behind my shotgun, but it’s had a few outings to the local clay pigeon shooting ground 😏 Glad you are enjoying the videos and thanks for the sub 👍👍

[@JonCresswellUk]

Wow 🤩 thank you for sharing your story! I mean, who wouldn’t fall in love with a sexy Italian beretta 😍 I’m sure your 1301 won’t disappoint you. It’s a dream to shoot and being gas fed it soaks up the felt recoil so you can have a fun day shooting without having a sore shoulder afterwards 😎 Recently I feel I haven’t spent much time behind my shotgun, but it’s had a few outings to the local clay pigeon shooting ground 😏 Glad you are enjoying the videos and thanks for the sub 👍👍

[@bluejaysfan965]

I never thought I would be learning about guns from a limey in a million years, thank you sir.

[@JonCresswellUk]

😂🇬🇧

[@Plummet01]

Best general shotgun safety tutorial I've seen. Thank you!

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thanks Wade! 👍👍

[@onelastmarine]

Your attention to the safety check is the most thorough and impressive. I appreciate your time checking the firearm.

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thanks 🙏 safety should always be paramount

[@EricDaMAJ]

Thank you for this. I got the 1301 quite recently and it's my first automatic shotgun and very different from other guns I own. I didn't find Beretta's manual particularly clear on unloading. But your video is clear, well filmed, succinct, and well lit.

[@JonCresswellUk]

Wow thanks for the feedback 🤩👍 You’ll enjoy your 1301 it’s a great shotgun and mine hasn’t skipped a beat! Yeah the unloading bit is a bit awkward but once you get the process it’s fine.

[@thisolddude]

Totally agree with you, this Video is very helpful. Berettas Manual is not good at all for people who are new into these kind of weapons.

[@JonCresswellUk]

@@thisolddude it always helps if someone can show you around the firearm to help you get familiar with it 👍. Hope this video did that.

[@thisolddude]

@@JonCresswellUk It absolutely did it. Thank you again for it.

[@JonCresswellUk]

@@thisolddude you’re welcome ☺️

[@rogerhare7541]

Very good, clear, no fuss, perfect presentation

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thank you 🙏

[@markej4801]

Jon, for many years I've lusted over the TX4, then the 1301 (I'm a PX4/CX4 kinda guy), but just couldn't quite pull the trigger, though the temptation was strong. Then came SHOT Show 2023 and the announcement of the A300 Ultima Patrol and I was totally smitten! I started the search and 9 days ago became the proud owner of the Patrol in gray (tiger stripe just didn't do it for me). I've cleaned it twice already and am familiar with the various functions of the gun, but unloading live shells was a mystery. The manual, in true Beretta style, was totally misleading and even wrong! Your video has cleared the air and I'm now able to safely unload the magazine without issue. THANKS for your most invaluable help! You've earned a new follower, even though the 1301 hasn't entered my safe. 😁

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thanks for the story and feedback! Luckily most of the new Beretta semi auto shotguns use the same receiver and blink system (or similar), so the functionality is comparable. I think I’d have gone for tiger stripe if they had it when I went to the store 🤤. The A300 ultima patrol looks great 👍 and I hope you have fun shooting it. Glad the video helped with the unloading of the magazine, as it’s not very straightforward. Thanks for subscribing! I really appreciate it. That reminds me that I need to get behind my shotgun again and take out some steels 😎

[@FrenchMastiff]

Best tutorial for the Beretta 1301 i´ve seen so far !

[@JonCresswellUk]

Wow thanks 🤩. What did you find the most useful?

[@JonCresswellUk]

Did you also see the part 1 for this guide? Link here kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJraaWqagpegiJo 😊

[@Urbicide]

You did an excellent job covering the 1301.

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thank you!

[@Brad-ic4bp]

Thanks for the tips - I never would have guessed to pull up on the bolt release button to unload. I just picked up my new Comp Pro 21" Barrel (no extension tube here in the US, and I had to remove the restrictor rod just to make it a 4+1). I haven't fired it yet, but I already love it.

[@JonCresswellUk]

Yes it’s a bit odd how you have to pull on the bolt release, but most of the time I empty it into targets 😉 It’s a great shotgun! The gas system and dampening stock make it something you can shoot all day and not get a sore shoulder 👍

[@garykappes4654]

I own several of these 1301 shotguns and I also did not know about pulling up on the bolt release to feed the shells out of the mag tube. I would just press the catch down it's self.

[@JonCresswellUk]

@garykappes4654 thanks for the feedback and for sharing about pressing down on the catch 👍

[@lebronzejames9738]

Thank you so much for you concise clear and step by step direction. I just recently picked up an A300, similar to the 1301 from what I've read. As this is my first semi-auto unloading and cycling was always odd to me, and a lot of videos show different ways to do it. I love how you bring the Range home in this video including comms with the RO and everything. Thanks a ton!

[@alangrate5718]

This is my first semi-auto shotgun and my first Beretta, I can only echo what some others have already said: The Beretta manual is not very helpful while your videos are clear and extremely well done. Though I have the 7 round LE version which is a bit different than the other models, this video really helped me to understand the components and what I need to do to keep the gun functioning. I plan to watch all your other videos in the series, Thank yo so much for doing these. They have helped me immensely. (And if there's a video specific to the LE version, please let me know and I'll watch that too).

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thanks Alan 🙏 I appreciate the feedback. As far as I know the LE and the A400 versions function in exactly the same way. It’s sometimes hard to translate from the manuals, so I’m glad you found this video useful. My routine maintenance video should also help kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJraaWqagpegiJo

[@RickyJr46]

Jon, this was a *fantastic* production - an immense help in understanding my new 1301 Tactical Gen 2.

[@JonCresswellUk]

Glad you found it useful. Did you see part 1 (kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJraaWqagpegiJo) too? It’s a great shotgun and so much fun to shoot.

[@Joestacemazjojo]

Excellent instructional video. I just purchased A300 and every video I’ve watched the weapon is already loaded. I don’t have a ton of experience shooting and this is my first semiautomatic shotgun. This was very helpful

[@JonCresswellUk]

Excellent! I’m glad you found it helpful. Did you see the part 1 video too? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJraaWqagpegiJo

[@johnelkas5692]

Thank you for this walk through of the 1301. This really helped me understand my new 1301!

[@JonCresswellUk]

No worries! Glad it helped you. Did you see this video too kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJraaWqagpegiJo

[@KingAndrew5000]

the 1301 is my first semi-auto shotgun. thanks for helping me understand how to load/unload

[@JonCresswellUk]

You made a great choice! It’s a fun gun to shoot

[@KingAndrew5000]

@@JonCresswellUk took it out in the woods for break-in yesterday. It's awesome! What ammo do you recommend for home self defense?

[@JonCresswellUk]

@KingAndrew5000 glad it’s working out for you. We can’t use firearms as self defence in the UK so it’s something I’ve not considered - sorry.

[@Daniel-rk3vf]

Thank you Jon, this video was extremely helpful. Just got a 1301 Tactical (7+1), my first semi-auto shotgun and there was no manual included (you can send away for one though...). The PDF manual isn't great either. Manual of arms on this is a little complicated but now I feel better after watching your video. Still need to train / practice with some dummy rounds. Thanks again.

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thanks 😊 yes, they don’t really come with manuals any more. Hopefully these user guides will help as I try to go through it all step by step. Did you see the maintenance video too kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJraaWqagpegiJo

[@xhag1x]

Thanks for the video and explaining in detail the 1301 system and how it works

[@JonCresswellUk]

Glad to help

[@MrSeanPeake]

New 1301 owner…my first shotgun. Excellent video. Very clear and easy to follow.

[@JonCresswellUk]

Enjoy your new shotgun! It’s great to shoot. Thanks for watching the video!

[@NorthwoodsNomad]

Thanks for this video ! You make the process clear and concise easy to follow instructions.

[@JonCresswellUk]

Glad you liked it 🙏😎

[@zman92630]

Great, in-depth video on safely loading and unloading, inserting flag, etc. Will apply your steps when I receive my 1301 Tactical. Subscribed.

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thanks zman! I’m sure you’ll enjoy shooting your 1301 tactical when it arrives. Thank you for subscribing to my channel I appreciate it.

[@bobbymoss6160]

Great guides on one of the best looking shotgun on the market.

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thanks. I love my beretta 💙

[@hawkfan1295]

Awesome presentation! I’m familiar with AR’s, AK’s, etc but a newbie to shotguns in general. Your presentation was like having an instructor in my living room going over my Beretta. Subscribed! 💯👍

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thank you so much for the feedback! I’m really glad that it helped. I did a couple of videos on the 1301 so don’t forget to watch part 1 of this video too 👍. Thanks for subscribing

[@jamiledunn5175]

This was freaking awesome. Getting a 1301 soon and needed something like this. Thank you thank you.

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thanks 🙏 glad you liked it. there’s a “part 1” video too 👍

[@JonCresswellUk]

Beretta 1301 User Guide: Routine Maintenance - Strip, Clean, Assemble kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJraaWqagpegiJo

[@georgeyin3321]

thanks for the video, now i feel confident enough to try it on the range for the 1st time with my 1301 tactical

[@JonCresswellUk]

Great George, you’ll love it. Did you see part 1 too?

[@georgeyin3321]

@@JonCresswellUk heading there now

[@robertm3730]

Jon, excellent video for both content and production quality. Also, your attention to safety is a good lesson for anyone. Wishing you the best of the new year from across the pond!

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thanks ☺️ I appreciate the feedback. Do you shoot a 1301?

[@squideye1144]

This is the best instructional vidéo that I have ever seen.

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thank you squideye!

[@floridahobo3698]

Very good video cleared up any questions I had.

[@JonCresswellUk]

Awesome thanks 🙏

[@jjjo7352]

I watch your disassembly video every damn time.

[@JonCresswellUk]

😊 I hope that’s a good thing. Did you see part 2 I published yesterday kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnPNY3SIeK2dhLs

[@jpanokealii4502]

@@JonCresswellUk Yes I have...every damn time as well lol

[@JonCresswellUk]

@@jpanokealii4502 🤣👍

[@pablop5937]

Exceptional demonstration, thanks for this well made video!

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thanks so much Pedro T 👍👍

[@chord972]

Excellent. I have an M2 Benelli and your presentation helped me understand it better. Thank you, sir.

[@JonCresswellUk]

Glad it helped. Benelli made a video on how their inertia system works at kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHakY6yIeJ6EmJY

[@philipe7937]

This is exactly what I was looking for

[@JonCresswellUk]

🤩 great! Glad you found it

[@DirtEveryWeekend]

Thanks for such a great video. I have 1301 tactical and I have watched 2 other videos that were not as clear on the unloading process and the explanation of ghost loading. Great camera work!!!!! Thanks

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thanks 😊 glad you found it useful 👍

[@justinmcglacom]

Great video! Really good job explaining the mechanics. I liked it for ya. Good luck!

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thanks Justin 👍

[@mfkfx5807]

Thank you for that excellent video!

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thank you 🙏

[@davemarques9601]

Hi Jon, just a little extra info...to ghost load is to add an extra round to your load out. The fastest way you do that and put one in the chamber with the newer 1301 comp is you load the tube .... rack one into the chamber then load another in the tube....after that take another round and pull back a little on the bolt then push that round down onto the lifter while pressing the latch in to allow the lifter to move down....then place another round in the chamber.

[@JonCresswellUk]

Ah nice 👍 thanks 😊. Always good to have an extra shot if you can squeeze one in 😃

[@maximusmock]

I have found you can ghost load with one in the chamber. Is this safe?

[@JonCresswellUk]

@@maximusmock it’s as safe as a loaded shotgun could be…always have the safety applied and keep pointing in a safe direction. I wouldn’t leave one in the chamber myself. Ghost loading an extra cartridge puts one in the chamber whilst you load another onto the lifter. I know this can be done, but it is a bit awkward to do and I know on some shotguns it may cause the second cartridge to jam. There may be questions about legality if you are in the uk and only have a shotgun licence, as the licence limits you to 2 in the mag and one in the chamber. There may also be some hunting conditions in the US where this is also either illegal or frowned upon. We can’t use shotguns for home defence in the uk, however, if your country allows it I would just get a mag extension instead of ghost loading. My reason is that the gun is not set up to operate with an extra cartridge on the lifter and you may cause a stoppage when you need it the most. Hope that helps

[@toyotainthewild5370]

LOL at 8:30 or thereabouts you violin load with such finesse and a double stack it was so clean

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thanks 😊 I think 😁

[@JMGeranimo]

I like those bolt releases, I picked mine up before the pro came out. (21"comp) Thanks for the great video take care.

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thanks 😊. Enjoy your new shotgun 😎

[@jaxwest6703]

Outstanding user guide, good job.

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thanks 😊. Did you see my Beretta 1301 User Guide: Routine Maintenance - Strip, Clean, Assemble kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJraaWqagpegiJo

[@robindargavel2776]

Thank you very much you have cleared a confused mind!

[@JonCresswellUk]

Glad it helped!

[@JPJamster]

Great video Jon, so informative! Thank you very much!

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thank you for watching! I hope it helps.

[@raywhitehead730]

Love your Vortex shirt. Vortex makes great scopes at reasonable prices. In the USA many top, long range shooters use Vortex.

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thanks Ray. I run vortex optics on all my rifles, always have done 😎. You get a lot of scope for your money with Vortex Optics.

[@johnlambert7056]

This answered All my questions .

[@JonCresswellUk]

Amazing thanks ☺️. I hope you enjoy shooting your beretta 😎

[@FreedomsLife1776]

Nice video dude. I’m an m4 guy myself; but this shotgun is legit and fun to learn about. Thank you.

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thanks 😊. Now I do like an M4 too but we can only have straight pull in the uk ( no semi auto over .22 😢). I do like the beretta, it’s a decent shotgun 👍

[@FreedomsLife1776]

@@JonCresswellUk so are you not in the UK?? Are you an intrepid American???

[@JonCresswellUk]

@@FreedomsLife1776 I’m in the uk 🇬🇧

[@FreedomsLife1776]

@@JonCresswellUk so how did you get your hands on a self loading 12ga?? Is all of this outside of country or are you active duty?? Really appreciate the communication BTW; I love talking to folks across the pond.

[@JonCresswellUk]

@@FreedomsLife1776 we’re allowed semi auto shotguns. You can legally have a 3 shot semi auto on a SGC (shotgun certificate), but if you want a larger mag capacity like the beretta for comps then they have to go on our FAC (firearms certificate). Our licensing laws are pretty different from the US. We have to request the calibre during the FAC application process, write a letter about firearms experience, be a full member of a Home Office approved club, have an interview and home inspection, get approval from our doctors. It took me 7 months to get mine!

[@JayG87]

Thank you. I couldn’t figure out how to clear the shells from the mag tube.

[@JonCresswellUk]

☺️👍 glad it helped.

[@soldier09r]

Appreciate this tutorial! Just picked up a 1301 tactical and needed this!

[@JonCresswellUk]

The 1301 tactical is a lovely shotgun! Enjoy

[@soldier09r]

@@JonCresswellUk you've helped me more than you know, brother!! Watched this again for clarification and you explain things so clear and concise!!!

[@JonCresswellUk]

@@soldier09r glad you’re finding the video helpful. Have you seen the maintenance video too? Beretta 1301 User Guide: Routine Maintenance - Strip, Clean, Assemble kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJraaWqagpegiJo

[@soldier09r]

@@JonCresswellUk I have not but definitely need it! I've been practicing what you showed here with reloading. This one you recommended will definitely be needed after this weekend! I need to sling some rounds down range before I upgrade it to see the difference. Appreciate the link to that!!!

[@JonCresswellUk]

That’s great! Always worth practicing before you get to the range for the first time with it. Being ex-military I’m obsessed with putting it away clean (kind of drilled into me…). Give the barrel a quick clean and lightly oil on the working parts (never oil the gas parts) before you hit the range.

[@juanpizarro6642]

Very helpful thanks sir very nice video.

[@JonCresswellUk]

You’re welcome, thanks for watching

[@redneckzen]

Thank you! Knowledge of unloading this gun eluded me. You might have saved a life... my dignity for sure!

[@JonCresswellUk]

I’m glad you found that useful, as it’s really not clear how you unload it otherwise. Always worth getting some dummy cartridges and making sure you are comfortable with loading, quad/hand loading, and unloading before you hit the range. I found it really helps.

[@redneckzen]

@@JonCresswellUk @Jon Cresswell agreed on all points. I'm used to pressing in on the cartridge retention catch from the inside -- which is always a literal pain 😳-- but you are the first to show that pulling up on the bolt release catch does the same thing with greater safety and grace. Brilliant! This should be shouted from the highest peaks ... or at the very least included in the instruction manual. Thanks from a Yank. 👍

[@JonCresswellUk]

@@redneckzen thanks 😊🤜🇺🇸🇬🇧🤛

[@JonCresswellUk]

Is there anything I haven’t covered in part 1 or part 2 that you would like me to include in the next Beretta 1301 video?

[@lucianomicale1099]

cristal clear, thks, i am going to the range to try my new 1301 comp pro, liked and subscribed

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thanks 😊. Hope you enjoy your range day 😎

[@andycarless9069]

More Great Tips Cheers Jon

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thanks Andy 😊👍

[@w.harrison7277]

Very helpful video, thank you!

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thank you 😊 what did you find most useful?

[@w.harrison7277]

@@JonCresswellUk The explanations of the basic operation, which even though I've been shooting this for 2 years and own three 1301s I actually didn't know a lot of this, such as how to unload, ghost loading, etc. You seemed to cover everything. Thanks!

[@JonCresswellUk]

@@w.harrison7277 thanks 😊 that’s good to know the operation of the rifle is something people find useful. I’m glad it helped.

[@stever4375]

thank you!.. world class video 10 out of 10

[@JonCresswellUk]

🤩 thank you

[@jasonrad9332]

Great explanation!

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thanks Jason hope you found it useful

[@Cape_ok]

Thank you so much! This is my first shotgun and I Was Just looking for all those instructions! Have a great shooting season!

[@JonCresswellUk]

Congratulations on getting an awesome shotgun 👍. Did you see my other video “Beretta 1301 User Guide: Routine Maintenance - Strip, Clean, Assemble” kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJraaWqagpegiJo

[@judodavid1]

Thank you for the knowledge

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thank you for watching 🙏

[@judodavid1]

My pleasure @@JonCresswellUk

[@YoLeo-DC]

Very good videos… thank you very much 🙏🏼🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♂️

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed them

[@joegruber4g]

Excellent video! Thank you!!!

[@JonCresswellUk]

I’m glad you liked it, thanks for watching. I also made a part 1 that may be of use too kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJraaWqagpegiJo

[@АлександрЛевицкий-ъ4ф]

Nice and informative video. Well done.

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thank you 😊 Спасибо

[@Parfashrek]

Great video mate, very informative.

[@JonCresswellUk]

Glad you liked it Ollie 🙂. Did you see part 1 (kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJraaWqagpegiJo).

[@Parfashrek]

@@JonCresswellUk watching now buddy👌🏻

[@JonCresswellUk]

@@Parfashrek great stuff 👌👍

[@fredhancz3097]

Thanks 4 sharing.

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thanks for watching 😎👍

[@cfzippo]

Excellent video

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thanks Chris

[@romeosantiago]

Excellent user guide

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thank you Romeo 😎

[@pete4633]

Great video a huge help thank you sir

[@JonCresswellUk]

You’re welcome Pete, glad you found it helpful. Did you see the other 1301 video kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnPNY3SIeK2dhLs

[@AmericanProspector1776]

Excellent guide sir thank you. Could have show how to quickly field clean tho

[@JonCresswellUk]

A quick pull through with an oily bore snake 😉. I generally just clean when I get home 😊

[@Chris.Plunkett]

This is a great video, thanks for doing it. I don't mean any disrespect when I say that honestly I didn't know your overlords over there allowed you guys to have any weapons at all so I was surprised to hear your English accent and see you were there. Anyway thanks again.

[@JonCresswellUk]

We do have strict licensing laws here, but we can use firearms for sports

[@Chris.Plunkett]

@@JonCresswellUk too bad. I hope things get better for you guys there.

[@JonCresswellUk]

It’s all good 👍 I have a nice selection 😁

[@scottarmsteadel2233]

Tremendous help, thanks for tips

[@JonCresswellUk]

You’re welcome Scott 👍👍

[@usmc8816]

Thanks a bunch, sir. Great video

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thank you for watching. USMC 😊 thank you for your service 🤝. I served in the UK Royal Marines Commandos and worked with some of you guys over the years. Semper Fi

[@usmc8816]

@@JonCresswellUk Semper Fi and thank you for your service as well. You guys are some true bad asses.

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thanks brother

[@zacharyscott8083]

Tampon Tim could use this video!

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thanks for sharing with your range buddy 👍

[@zacharyscott8083]

@@JonCresswellUk lol

[@IGuppieI]

You can also ghost load it with a full magazine tube by pushing a cartridge down onto the feed ramp from the ejection port and fanegaling the bolt Overtop of it.

[@JonCresswellUk]

😂 I had to google that word! That sums it up nicely and I’ll give it a go.

[@IGuppieI]

@JonCresswellUk It might take you holding the bolt back and hitting the cartridge release on the carrier at the same time but it definitely works.

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thanks 🙏

[@robertmercure1740]

Great and very professionnal video ❤️🙏

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thank you Robert 🙏 it’s a learning curve making and editing the videos but I’m trying new things to up my game.

[@robertmercure1740]

@@JonCresswellUk 👍

[@melchorperero462]

TY!!!

[@JonCresswellUk]

YW! 👍

[@tacdad]

Thanks so much for the video

[@JonCresswellUk]

No worries 😌

[@davidayers2486]

What are choke’s for ? Could you do a video on that subject please

[@JonCresswellUk]

Yes, I'll do a video on this - good idea. Shotgun chokes are used to control the spread of shot pellets as they leave the barrel. They come in various types, such as cylinder, improved cylinder, modified, and full choke, each affecting the shot pattern differently. Chokes allow shooters to adapt to different shooting scenarios, from close-range targets to those at a distance.

[@richb6872]

Jon, can you explain the cycle of operation when the gun runs dry? What causes the bolt to be held open on last round, and equally what allows the bolt to continue to cycle when there are rounds in the magazine without it being held back between rounds?

[@JonCresswellUk]

Sorry for not getting back to you sooner. I’ll have to try to work that out for you as I’m not entirely sure at the moment. I wonder if anyone else in this thread can help answer that?

[@Vamike9]

Good video, bro!

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thanks so much 👍 what was your number 1 take away from the video?

[@ThePumazor]

after how many shots do you clean this beauty?

[@JonCresswellUk]

I’m a bit of a cleaning freak, so after a day out shooting practical shotgun I usually get through at least 200, so I’ll give it a clean after that. I like to keep it clean.

[@ollieford5309]

great video, wel presented, Nice one Jon, just a thorght it you changed the title to include “A400 action” you might pick up some more views, as I stumbled on it but found it very helpful in how to load and unload my new A400 xcel 3 shot that i have for sporting clays & skeet. Cheers

[@JonCresswellUk]

Ah thanks👍 I did a part 1 video too that you may be interested in - Beretta 1301 User Guide: Routine Maintenance - Strip, Clean, Assemble kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJraaWqagpegiJo

[@JonCresswellUk]

I’ll leave the title as it is for now, but will add the A400 tag to my next Beretta video 🤝👍

[@AGC828]

Well done. good illustrations. Good content. Sub'd

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thank you for your kind words and for subbing 👍

[@juancarlosabadiarubio8901]

Berett❤

[@JonCresswellUk]

Beretta are awesome 🤩

[@125varma]

Amazing video, thanks a lot :)

[@JonCresswellUk]

You’re welcome! What did you like the most?

[@125varma]

@@JonCresswellUk I'm about to purchase this gun and the amount of information you provided was very useful and accurate. I also enjoyed watching the gun being shot by a man who has been shooting for a long time and knows how to use a gun. Sorry for my bad English, but anyways, awesome video and information!

[@JonCresswellUk]

@@125varma enjoy! It’s a great shotgun. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Thank you for your support 👍

[@jason200912]

Came to this video because of Tim walz

[@JonCresswellUk]

Ah thank you! And thanks Tim for sharing 👍

[@jamescampbell4334]

Yes, Thanks Tim.🤔

[@JonCresswellUk]

@jamescampbell4334 👍

[@bangsnap2651]

Cool! Will the A300 Ultima Patrol empty the same way?

[@JonCresswellUk]

I think so yes 👍 it’s the same receiver as the 1301. The manual just says to push the cartridge into the mag tube and press the shell catch lever. Give it a go with dummy cartridges and let me know how you get on

[@bangsnap2651]

@@JonCresswellUk awesome thank you. I’m planning on heading to the range tonight to give it a try!

[@JonCresswellUk]

Hope you had a great day at the range

[@rico300zx]

Why is my bolt release button so hard to push? @8:12

[@JonCresswellUk]

It shouldn’t be…mines like a hair trigger! Maybe strip the shotgun, and use some spray oil to clean the mechanism and button, there maybe some grit/debris in it.

[@theAV8R]

I must be missing something; why don't we flag-in at 10:24? I'm not sure I follow why we have to fire off the action again after we proved clear. I reckon it's a double-safety-good-habit?

[@JonCresswellUk]

Yes, it’s a good safety habit to get into. I always prove the gun clear then flag, that way anyone else knows the state of the gun (well, at least that there is nothing in the chamber).

[@bu3120]

Hi Jon, i have the problem that while ghost loading the loading ramp sometimes don't hold the up position. When i load a cartridge sometimes i hit a little bit the ramp mechanism and the ramp slides down. Then one cartridge is lifted in the chamber and it is not possible to load more rounds in the tube... Is there a trick / tip how i can manage this?

[@Balıktayız-t6c]

güzel anlatım

[@JonCresswellUk]

Teşekkürler

[@cowpunchin80]

I cannot find anyone that explains the cutoff assembly, can you help please Sir.

[@JonCresswellUk]

What do you mean by “cut off assembly”

[@cowpunchin80]

@@JonCresswellUk on the opposite side of the bolt handle and closer button there is a piece of flat square metal with a round end that can be pushed in and out from the outside. I probably am off on the name of the part but don’t understand it Sir. No one uses it in any video. Maybe it’s a safety feature?

[@CaptGus]

👍🏼🇺🇸 well done

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thank you sir

[@connor1982]

Great video sir. But sorry that was not a proper ghost load and you are now one round less capacity because of that flaw

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thanks Connor. Do you have a 1301? If so how would I do I proper ghost load please?

[@lucianomicale1099]

hi, thks for the clear explanations, a stupid question, when aiming you have both eyes opened and you always try to allign both sights or use just the front (green) one for fast shoots?!? thks

[@JonCresswellUk]

Not a stupid question at all 😊, I shoot with both eyes open, look over the top of the barrel and use the fore sight (green dot) for most targets. If it’s a long shot I will use the mid bead too, but generally I go off the front sight and shoot instinctively.

[@lucianomicale1099]

when using the mid sight for long shots do you close one eye(last question i promise)?!?

[@JonCresswellUk]

@@lucianomicale1099 not normally no. I am right eye dominant so it seems to work ok. Everyone has their own techniques so if you close one eye that’s not wrong at all. I just prefer to shoot both eyes open so you have better peripheral vision. Don’t worry about asking questions ☺️ it’s good to chat

[@JoernR]

Why dry fire after unloading before racking the action again?

[@JonCresswellUk]

When did I do that? Was it part of clearing the gun?

[@JoernR]

@@JonCresswellUk - 10:45, part of clearing/unloading/preparing for transport or storage. You dry fire the gun for uncocking, then you cock it again. :) Did I overlook anything? I don't own a semi-auto, yet, so I don't wish to go out on the limb too far. I am presently trying to decide between a Beretta 1301 and Mossberg's 940 JM Pro /Tactical, which turned out to be quite difficult: I like the regular 1301 and JM Pro , but already got a shotgun with a long barrel - and I just cannot stand the looks of the tactical 1301. :D

[@angestu]

hi, is it possible to install a A400 barrel? i asked Beretta and strangely their answer is not clear at all. Many thanks from a beginner.

[@JonCresswellUk]

Hi, I’m sorry, but I don’t know the answer. It looks like the A400 uses the same receiver, so it's feasible, but I’m no expert.

[@Newguy-tg6zm]

What she’ll carrier are you wearing?

[@JonCresswellUk]

Magload Nexus 👍

[@motoacquatico1967]

Hi! The new 1301 comp pro that I gave to my son for his birthday, has the curious habit, with 35 grams, of expelling one every two or three shots downwards. So, after the session, you have to go and look for the non-fired cartridges on the ground ... For this reason we are sending the 1301 comp pro to Beretta to have it checked. Do you have an idea why? It has a 10 round magazine and a 50 barrel

[@JonCresswellUk]

Wow 😮 not sure that’s right! I haven’t had that happen to me. Sounds like the loading gate is not working correctly or there’s an issue with the cartridge latch that holds the cartridges in the mag 🤔 Definitely send it to beretta to get it checked out. I hope they fix the issue for you, don’t let this put you off the shotgun, it’s a great bit of kit normally.

[@motoacquatico1967]

Jon, rest assured, my son loves his birthday present! 👍💪... and then, he must prove to me that he is better in everything than my Derya MK 12 ipsc, that in the challenge we made on 100 shots with mixed ammunition 28 and 35, my “KTM” (😁) never jammed, while his Beretta ... cheated😜

[@JonCresswellUk]

@@motoacquatico1967 🤣 kids have a great habit of beating parents at challenges - watch your six 🤣👍

[@A_Marine_and_his_rifle]

Can you ghost load with 1 in the chamber?

[@JonCresswellUk]

I haven’t needed to, but I’m sure there’s a way of doing it 🤔. I’ll have a play and work it out.

[@MrWilliewonka69]

What shot shell caddy are you usen?

[@JonCresswellUk]

It’s the Magload Nexus 28 magload.co.uk

[@chris8424]

Why do you pull up at the front of the bolt release to eject cartridges? Can’t you just press at the rear end of the button?

[@JonCresswellUk]

Weirdly not on the comp pro 😞. I’m sure that’s what you can do on the 1301 and 1301 tactical, but when I tried it it didn’t work on mine 🤷‍♂️.

[@chris8424]

@@JonCresswellUk thanks for the tip and quick reply. Def learned something new from your vid. Subscribed!

[@chris8424]

@@JonCresswellUk I think I saw somewhere that people were accidentally ejecting cartridges on older models. So perhaps beretta changed the mechanism here to prevent that. I’ve even seen aftermarket parts that prevent accidental ejections.

[@JonCresswellUk]

@@chris8424 no worries, great to chat 😊 thanks for subscribing I appreciate it 👍

[@JonCresswellUk]

@@chris8424 probably. The button literally only operates the bolt release of you push it. I drop enough when I’m quad loading 😅 so probably best they fixed it

[@krisruchomski9294]

Can I ask where did you get the stickers with your name on them from?

[@JonCresswellUk]

😁 I think it was Amazon amzn.to/3yC3nog

[@kents7260]

What happened to Part 1?

[@JonCresswellUk]

It’s here kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJraaWqagpegiJo

[@kents7260]

@@JonCresswellUk Thank you! I think I missed it because I was looking for something with "part 1" in the title. Thank you again!

[@JonCresswellUk]

Sorry, my bad 😞 glad you found it in the end