Beretta A300 Outlander 12ga Semi-Auto Shotgun Review

[@fowlhabitidaho3009]

I've had mine for 7 years and still going strong. Great gun for the price

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Great to hear! Thanks for sharing.

[@rodrigoplacido7878]

Have you changed anything on it

[@fowlhabitidaho3009]

Nope been running strong since day 1! I'd highly recommend it for a cheaper budget semi auto

[@rodrigoplacido7878]

@@fowlhabitidaho3009 got one last year and just added a little sight on the bead. But I get my finger hurt when loading it up a lot, when I went dove hunting I would hurt my finger trying to load it up

[@danielrodriguez5463]

I shot it yesterday at ok corral. So soft and balanced. A 28” model, could not miss with it.

[@stephencreighton8597]

I’ve duck hunted with this shotgun for years, only cleaned it a couple times and have fully submerged it multiple times only to pour it out and continue shooting. This things a workhorse and has never given me issues.

[@helloRockwood]

I'm supposed to clean this thing?

[@mr.wingmaster3645]

My wife bought me an A300 for Christmas 2020 from Reeds Family Outdoor Outfitters. Love it, no hiccups so far. I just like the beretta semi autos. I love my A303 and Browning B80, which this is pretty much the same as, just more budget minded.

[@TargetFocusedLife]

That is awesome! From Reeds too, great choice.

[@markveenstra9378]

I have had one for a few years now it's a great workhorse and surprisingly accurate with slugs at 50yrd . I don't hunt deer with it but would in a pinch.

[@markveenstra9378]

It's my duck gun that I don't mind if it gets a couple scuffs on it in the duck boat . Otherwise it smacks mallards and anything else like a good shotgun would. And 2 oz turkey load still hurts out of this and anything else. Lol

[@dustindavidson4509]

Bought the "mallard" version for my 11 yr old a year ago and he absolutely loves it. We have put several hundred rounds through it hunting and clay shooting and have not had a single issue yet. We got this one for its adjustability and brand name/value. He's now 12 about 5' and fits him great. He loves it. I did pick up a Briley extended charging handle and bolt release for him at Christmas and they have greatly improved his love for the gun. The bolt release was the only negative I had with it and the Briley fixed that up, plus made it look that much better. I would highly recommend this gun for your entry level semi auto.

[@crossbowhunter9118]

Did you have problems with it naming when you first took it out of the box and fired some rounds from it?

[@TargetFocusedLife]

It is common to have some issue straight out of the box. With a new gun, give it a good cleaning before shooting. Sometimes after cleaning you can still have a few little issues but that should go away after a few boxes ammo and the gun breaks in a little.

[@dustindavidson4509]

@@crossbowhunter9118 I did not even with the 11 yr old shooting it, it has performed fantastic.

[@jerryjones9267]

I have this gun in the camp version and it has never failed me. I have had it for 6 years and has never jammed or broken

[@luisflores6324]

The outlander is a great shotgun and the only thing I changed on mine was the front sight for a fiber optic sight . Easier to get on target and harder to miss your target. 🤙

[@jonathanhall7328]

Same

[@kevinward8915]

Have been using mine for 8 years mostly waterfowl hunting, has been a flawless performer.

[@iamthelaw69]

It's a great all-rounder, and a fantastic first shotgun for those looking to pick up their first.

[@bruce9095]

Great review. I purchased A300 with Realtree camo in September and this is my first semi-auto shotgun. I only shoot target shotshells through it at trap range and it's quite accurate. The model I bought is a 28’ barrel without the mid-bead. I am so happy with this shotgun except the bolt release button is a little bit hard to operate. Thank you again for the review.

[@michaeldbalance]

How many rounds does it hold?

[@bruce9095]

@@michaeldbalance There is a magazine plug due to the hunting regulation and I think it is 2 plus one in the chamber and if you remove the plug, I think it is probably 5 or 6 rounds.

[@peterreece2340]

I love my A300 wooden stock 12g 28" barrel w/chokes. I have used it on the farm, hunting and sporting clays for 26 years. They will take it off me when I finally close my eyes, not a day before.

[@nsmerilli1]

What I like about it is it’s made in the USA and it’s a Beretta. Not a budget gun made in Turkey.

[@ba_brisk]

Still doesn't cycle shells at all unless it's hunting loads

[@cadeclark]

@@ba_brisk that’s one thing I’ll say is the only thing stopping it, I was squirrel hunting the other day and it always jams on the second shot shooting 2 3/4 with 7 1/2 shot.

[@ba_brisk]

@@cadeclark first off, you arnt squirrel hunting with a 12 ga, you squirrel exploding. second, mine has started to cooperate now that ive put 150+ rounds thru it.

[@cadeclark]

@@ba_brisk they don’t explode lol, I use 8 shot and they turn out wonderfully. We already made squirrel and dumplings with them. Just because it’s a 12 doesn’t mean small game will explode. That’s like saying I can’t go dove hunting with a 12 or the dove will explode. That’s why you use low brass for less powder and higher bb count for less impact.

[@oldmanfred8676]

@@cadeclark, Yeah, I don’t like really expensive single shots!

[@tomahawk5827]

Steve, please do an ammo comparison on clays ammo. I put my suggestions for shotguns to compare to A300 below as a response to someone’s comment on comparison of gas vs inertia.

[@aboysoutdooradventure6055]

I love this gun!! It was my first 12 gauge but i recently upgraded to a franchi over under. Highly recommended the a300!

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Thanks for watching and the recommendation!

[@aboysoutdooradventure6055]

@@TargetFocusedLife thanks for noticing, I love your channel

[@crossbowhunter9118]

Did you have any problems with the gun jamming when you were first shooting the gun? Or is that a old problem and did they fix it?

[@aboysoutdooradventure6055]

@@crossbowhunter9118 no problems it ran great!

[@crossbowhunter9118]

@@aboysoutdooradventure6055 did they fix the problem with it jamming right out of the box what target load did you shoot out of it the name and shot size and length

[@klementiatravlos101]

Great video!!! I have my a300 6 years now and 0 problems.I use berettas almost 30 years for hunting or skeet .I think the a300 outlander or the new a300 ultima are the last beretta semi auto that they look like beretta 😉....

[@ggyt2994]

Info from manual: 'Do not use High Performance (HP) cartridges. HP Cartridges usually contain pellets higher that 3.5 mm of diameter which cause higher pressure in the barrel'!!!!! Do you shoot HP steel?

[@USA-sg5rp]

I got one but the cartridge stock and it not goes out

[@quaidsinclair8941]

Do a comparison of the A300 vs the A400

[@TargetFocusedLife]

I will have a review out on the A400 Extreme Plus soon. Thanks for you suggestions.

[@quaidsinclair8941]

Hey thanks I have been a fan for a while and I'm in SC and I shoot for a high school and I use the beretta

[@quaidsinclair8941]

A400 and my team mates use a Beretta A300. And a couple use the Beretta silver pigeon over and under.

[@sprayandprayhunting5711]

The best got what I asked. The best channel brother

[@Boomington847]

I would love to see you compare under a $1,000 gas gun vs inertia. What are the trade-offs

[@tomahawk5827]

Yes, a further build on this idea: comparison test of A300, Winchester SX3, Mossberg 930/940, benelli Montefeltro, Franchi affinity, and Remington Vmax (if they still make them)

[@crossbowhunter9118]

Do a comparison of the Winchester sx4 and the a300 outlander please

[@TargetFocusedLife]

I am planning on it!

[@TexasRedneck]

I own the waterfowl version and this gun has 2 seasons behind it. I love this gun. I came from an 870 and then a TriStar Raptor. So this gun does great. Took about 75 duck loads to break in the gun that it could then shoot target loads. The last duck hunting trip and it started to have issues with cycling due to me not cleaning all season....haha Could you do a video on how to get the shot gun adjust to the shooter? like how to adjust the stock so that it aims better?

[@ekhalkov]

Hey Steve, I'd love to see a video about modifying the shotgun with the aftermarket parts. Maybe an aftermarket parts manufacturers billboard of top 10.

[@ekhalkov]

I've learned YT doesn't like the word "modify" applied to firearms. Let's say we wanna see a video about "upgrading" the shotgun with aftermarket parts.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

I've been interested in Beretta's 1301. But alas, I'm cheap so I get to run a pump gun and get all beat up with recoil. One of these days....

[@jasonedgar6991]

Great Video! Changed the sight and controls. One of my favorites to shoot !

[@cameronheasley9285]

Steve, do a review on the Stoeger M3000!

[@skersfan6751]

And the m3020!

[@johnnbg684]

Beretta Outlander VS Benelli Montefeltro Extra Light.That would be a very interesting!

[@j.g4104]

You did the SX4 upland . Can you also do the SXP ?

[@mikesharp1475]

Bought this gun for hunting. Dropped it in the creek turkey hunting. Took it to a gunsmith he took it apart and oiled and cleaned everything. But know 2 years later even tho I do the basic cleaning as you did I do often. It doesn’t cycle well after 12 to 15 shots high brass. ?????

[@gcurrinder]

How about a review of the new Beretta A300 Ultima.

[@TargetFocusedLife]

If I can get my hands on one, I'd love to. I did get a chance to shoot it a little bit a couple weeks ago. The few things I didn't love about the Outlander are better on the Ultima.

[@joeschnapps1712]

@@TargetFocusedLife I would love to see a review of the A300 Ultima as well. I just saw it in the gun store and it definitely looks like a improvement over the original and seems like it matches up nicely with the SX4. It would make a great comparison video! 😉

[@Jimmyray2500]

Any chance we get a review on the new Mossberg 940 pro waterfowl?

[@patrickbink4617]

Good video, Steve. I appreciate that you gave some honest critique instead of just saying it's great. I would love to see you compare it to the Stoeger M3K and the Mossberg 940 JM PRO. I have shot both. Like them both and hard to say which is better.

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Thanks for the feedback and suggestion! I will make a note of it.

[@macmclallen3893]

I’ve put 1000 or more rounds through mine and I love it

[@Eric_Allen]

I can't decide between the Franchi Affinity, the Beretta A300, or the Stoeger M3000

[@TargetFocusedLife]

What’s the budget?

[@Eric_Allen]

@@TargetFocusedLife Thanks for the reply, but I just bought the Affinity 3 yesterday. Haha. I looked at the Stoeger at the same time, but the quality of the Franchi really stood out. Wasn't able to get my hands on the A300, not sure about gas vs inertia. But I can't wait to get out and shoot this thing. I'm sure it will be much better than my 870 express for making faster follow up shots. Looking forward to January Duck season!

[@Aidanmartin12]

Had one for 3 years, love it, clean regularly or it might jam

[@jesseboutdoors]

Great video and just subbed 👍🏻

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Welcome to Target Focused Life, thanks for the sub 👊

[@kennethwright8081]

I’ve been hunting with my ole win 1300 for for almost 2 decades at this point. I’ve always told myself if I ever go away from Winchester I would buy a benelli lol 😂.

[@sprigs4days506]

Great review. I bought a a300 camo edition last year for ducks/geese. Absolutely love it.

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Great to hear!

[@frequency79]

Thanks Steve for the video 👏👏👏 , I thought Beretta stopped producing this old gas system design, I didn't know it was still producing, and I prefer the old gas system design over the new one.

[@Noah_Trabeaux]

Love my outlander I think for the money your getting a well made, quality “tool” of a shotgun. I don’t care for all the bells an whistles. Just want a good shotgun that’s well made, fits well and goes boom every time.

[@dayjavu2586]

What’s the difference from outlander and ultima

[@Secret_Squirrel1]

I would like to see it compared with a CZ 712 and 1012. Is the price point for an A300 on the upper end of the scale for budget shotguns… Can it out class a CZ that costs significantly less? They were good enough for Mr. Knapp…

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Great question. That would be fun to compare.

[@PeeBofour4]

I’m having cycling issues with mine. The first shot fires but the second get jammed cycling and does not reload. Any help here?

[@ronaldjohnson1474]

I believe the A300 Ultima is a bit easier to disassemble. Nice guns!

[@cesarpareja2002]

Can you add an extension magazine ??

[@JavedIKQ]

Very good gun . I have this from last 5 years .

[@dann6888]

I’ve had my outlander for a couple years and a couple thousand shells. The only thing I dislike is the bolt release.

[@georgethymis5167]

Great review , I own a beretta A350 extrema and so far it is awesome, it's the cheaper version of the Beretta A400 extreme plus. It would be great if can do a review on it thank you!

[@JT-vc5kw]

Have you reviewed any of the Hatfields from Walmart?

[@Scalia-ig6qz]

I pulled off the freeway in El Paso Texas and bought one for $679 as an extra. Great investment, as opening dove season there was an ammo shortage, one of my friends forgot his choke, so he would 't have hunted if I didn't have it. I tried it for a minute and missed some really easy shots, but I was looking down the barrel and some pressure with others watching me, otherwise for $670 range in semi-auto I would of had to run a Stoeger and wasn't willing to risk it! I thought it was an inertia hybrid when I took it apart ...It runs back into and connects at the stock?

[@fareedmk]

Can this be made to work with youth stock?

[@pawpawcotee]

Nice review. I've had mine now for two years and have shot 12,000+ rounds through it. I did install the Briley oversize bolt handle and their paddle style bolt release...great adds. But I've had "0" mechanical issues with the Outlander.....I love the gun! Regarding cleaning, I've found that around 550 rds of the 3 dram loads it begins to get "sticky" on ejection. I personally don't find that an issue due to the fact that most low price target rounds tend to be dirty. But the sticky issue comes more from the discharge residue collecting on the mechanical parts inside the receiver rather than the gas piston. I recently bought the Retay Gordion Waterfowl model which is an inertia gun. I never owned an inertia gun and was curious about them. There are some considerable differences in those two guns beside the obvious gas/inertia systems. But after shooting the Gordion over 2000 rds, I really like it. It has a more slender pistol grip and forearm than the Outlander and is 3/4lb lighter. It too is a reasonably priced 12 ga inertia gun and well worth the $750. I'd like to send a pic of the Briley accessories I put on the Outlander but don't see a way to do that here.

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Thank you for sharing. When we started cleaning our shotguns with Otis Dry Lube we were able to greatly extend times between cleaning because the dry lube doesn't gum up with carbon the same way that a wet lube does. Something worth trying targetfocused.link/otisdrylube Putting a larger bolt handle and bolt release on the Outlander is a must, great additions! I don't have much experience with Retay shotguns...sounds like I need to try one out. 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)

[@pawpawcotee]

@@TargetFocusedLife Thanks for the dry lube tip....I'll check it out....and Amen!

[@hoopla1203]

I have an a300 and it’s not an outlander it’s whatever model has the wood furniture and I’ve had it since I believe like 2017 or so and I’ve put thousands of rounds through it and can’t be more happy with a purchase. They were fairly new when I got it and even then I paid less than $800 and that was with the wood furniture. Quail opener was a couple weekends ago and we were hunting on a property with an electric clay thrower we were shooting all night. It started having issues ejecting completely after probably 100 rounds of non stop fire playing Annie Oakley for an hour or so and I finished the night out running it single fire and tried to remember the last time I cleaned it or oiled it as it had been hunted with and put away dirty multiple times over a couple years and when I pulled it apart I pulled a chunk of carbon the size of my wedding ring off the piston and made a ping pong ball sized pile of carbon from the bolt on the table. I’ve never been more impressed with something than I was after seeing how dirty it was running up till the end there. Well worth the money. Also I have more expensive “nicer” semis and kind of bought it as a back up if a friend needed one or I wanted to shoot something different then fell in love with it when I was in the new gun stage and only wanted to shoot it. To this day, unless I’m shooting skeet and want my over under, it is the gun I’m most comfortable on and shoot the best. I’m not sure if it’s my favorite as I’ve had a couple longer and put more rounds through but if my life depended on a round of sporting clays it’s what I’d want. Seriously 10 out of 10 and I’m kind of a critical dick so that means a lot. Oh and that quick cut when he’s reassembling it is because it’s a three handed butt fuck getting the bolt and rod together onto the trigger group.

[@nikkws]

Hello Steve...fabarm l4s or A300?

[@materazipelates]

Can we shoot slug with it?

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Absolutely, just make sure you have the improved cylinder choke in it and not the mod or full.

[@stevegale2289]

great video but i dont understand your loads as im from england :) how low a load would it go ? 21g 24g 28g im being told 28g or it wont cycle???but would like to use 21g to sofen the kick more? for my granddaughter to have a go/

[@DefeatMeNoob]

Beretta A300 Outland x Winchester SX4 UPLLAND , witch gun is better ?

[@DavidJones-lw2lp]

I have a Franchi affinity, obvs from the Beretta stable, how about a head to head Steve? 🤔👍🏻

[@TargetFocusedLife]

I just got in from filming Franchi Affinity 3 20ga Compact vs Winchester SX4 20ga Compact. I was thinking of a shotgun showdown between the Outlander and the SX4.

[@jakekalustian9474]

This is Jake from Wimberley Arms. We’re a new company based out of Texas. How can we go about getting our product reviewed by you on your KZbin channel? We specialize in shotguns. We’d love for you to give an honest review of our product!

[@dave_724]

i’m thinking of getting a A300 or A400 end of the year i’ve 3 semi autos at the moment but haven’t had a beretta yet i’ve currently 2 benelli’s and a franchi beretta set the mark for quality and i like the option of a 30inch semi auto especially for long shots or clays

[@Angelramon1033]

What about pointer phenoma?

[@TK-wd7de]

Sweet gun

[@joepeverelle6845]

I bought mine when they 1sr came out. Seen them In guns/Ammo mag and got one. That was forever ago

[@courtlandbrady5847]

Is it gas or inertia driven

[@nathanyoung1715]

Browning silver modb dt review older gun but wondering your thoughts

[@panama-canada]

For gas operated guns, it doesn’t matter if you shoot it from the hip or upside down lols.

[@blainechorman8664]

Steve can u do a review of a benelli super vinci

[@zx10bk]

thanks for the reviews on the A300s v Affinity. I got a 300 instead. It just felt better in my hands but I tell you what. Either shotgun would be great.

[@thepensmith1]

Can you review the Benelli M2 ?

[@luisbirrueta2528]

Can u do a off brand like a tristar shutgon

[@iethanrademacher5248]

Hey Steve you should do a review on the tristar raptor 12 gauge semi-auto it's like 350 bucks see if it's comparable to a more expensive shotgun

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Thank you for the suggestion 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)

[@coltonbuchweitz7320]

Franchi affinity is a great gun

[@TargetFocusedLife]

I will have a review on the Franchi Affinity 3 20ga compact coming out soon.

[@coltonbuchweitz7320]

@@TargetFocusedLife nice

[@collinloeffler5768]

Franchi affinity vs a300

[@c.decker8540]

CZ 1012

[@tomgates316]

Can you get a shell tube that’s nearly the length of that barrel? Saw picture of a Gov out hunting. Had one you could put the entire box of shell into. 🤷‍♂️

[@TargetFocusedLife]

You sure can, as long as it's legal for what you are hunting. You can even run a mag tube a little past your barrel. Check the mag tube extensions from Carlson's targetfocused.link/carlsonsmagtubes

[@roadrocket]

have you tried the breda 930i a great shotgun.?

[@TargetFocusedLife]

I have not tried that one yet.

[@josephlewis5239]

Can you put an extension on that gun?

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Unfortunately, no. Thanks for watching Joseph. 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)

[@bowenedwards9749]

Review the ATA Arms Neo x 12 gauge

[@bendavids-kb2ed]

Best gun for value

[@diegocadenas1778]

Can you shoot slug and 00 buckshot through chokes? Sorry new to shotguns

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Great question. If you are shooting slugs, I would recommend a open choke like a cylinder or improved cylinder. If you are shooting 00 buck, you should select your choke based on the pattern you want at a specific distance. Carlson's does make specific chokes for buck shot too if you are interested www.choketube.com/choke-tube-style-details-R.php?carlsons-buck-shot-choke-tubes&cts=27

[@diegocadenas1778]

@@TargetFocusedLife thank you so much

[@markchekhanovskiy3270]

Looking forward to 940 vs A300

[@fine_boygohunt3054]

Hi mate can you make areview of a300 with slugs if you please?

[@jeffbibles7948]

Could you review the Remington V3?

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@mialarssen2627]

Thanks for the video :) . I found a Beretta A300 Outlander, but it was made in Italy ! is it better than USA one ? Is the barrel interchangeable on the A300 ? Is it possible to add a telescope on it? Is it good if I use a slug in order to target big bodies at long distance ? Beretta A300 Outlander VS Remington Versa Max ?

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Honestly, I don't know the difference between one made in Italy and the USA, sorry I am not much help there. 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)

[@mialarssen2627]

@@TargetFocusedLife Thanks :)

[@shaneallman7663]

Please do a review of the A300 Ultima

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Coming next week!

[@wyattspencer331]

I think you should compare that to some type of pump shotgun

[@vinceskinner1075]

Compare it to your sx4

[@TargetFocusedLife]

That was what I was planning to do!

[@georgeheidkesr1759]

For anyone interested......wood absorbs more recoil.

[@crossbowhunter9118]

@target focused life. I have some questions about this a300 outlander. My first question is I did some reading on this gun and some problems people have had. They are saying it Jams and stove pipes the spent shell. Have you had this problem with your a300? Would you recommend this gun or the sx4 and why? I like the sx4 for the over sized bolt releases and big safety button. I am kind of thinking for the possibility of bird hunting in my future. I can’t make my mind up sx4 or the a300 outlander what would you recommend? Please help or anyone

[@TargetFocusedLife]

I haven't made the video yet but based on shooting them both, I would lean SX4. The controls are much nicer, it has a raised rip, and is super reliable.

[@crossbowhunter9118]

With the sx4 What do you mean by nicer controls? Over sized bolt release and oversized charging handle? Also what do you mean by a raised rip they both have that raised rib do they not?

[@DanielSanchez-lz6lr]

donde la puedo conprar I.M.HAVA 20. GAGES A.300 SEMI A U BIUTIFUL

[@marcosvaniamendes4748]

Please , do the review of CZ 1012. It’s a very good gun and I would like to have your opinion . 👊👍

[@FreedomandBaconHomestead]

Beautiful!

[@jasonscott5043]

This can be a bugger, break away and we’re back, fully operational. Pretty sure you drove the pin out the wrong direction.

[@mgsharnhorst]

What is your favorite semi-auto shotgun?

[@randyrobinson564]

EAA Girsan MC312

[@tyler43667]

Dang awesome shotgun to bad I only $699 short lol

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Work hard, save hard and then you can play hard. $699 is real money for bang for the buck, hard to beat. I don't know if there are any semi auto shotguns under this price point that I would recommend...looks like I need to do some budget shotgun reviews.

[@tyler43667]

@@TargetFocusedLife so true I’m only 14 and my dad says no more Guns until I can buy another safe because there’s no room in the safe lol but I saved $200 and bought a semi auto 22 from a friend last month and even tho it’s not a shotgun i like it and that would be an awesome video

[@HasimHasa-l9h]

Good gun for the price you pay

[@steveharvey6421]

vs the Franch XL

[@mikesharp1475]

Love the gun tho. It’s a killer.