Beretta A300 Ultima 12ga Shotgun Review

[@fuddfeverdreams5215]

Hands down best shotgun review channel out there! Nobody else is doing shotgun reviews as well as y’all! Keep it up!

[@TargetFocusedLife]

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

[@m00nchildblues]

@@TargetFocusedLife WHOA, amen brother! Book of Hebrews is awesome!

[@jjsemperfi]

Good reviews but they’re absolutely biased towards trick / competition hunting.

[@scottwilson1420]

My son just got an A300 Ultima for bird hunting. He is a clay target shooter and has tried it out for skeet and trap doubles and it did pretty well. I shot a round of trap with it and shot well. I don't think this is a clays gun for anyone that is serious but for someone that wants to hunt and also break some rock for fun it does a great job.

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Awesome. You are right, most people that get real serious about shooting trap, skeet or sporting clays, usually shoot a break action gun. That said, there are a lot of hunters that use their guns to shoot clays here and there and there are also a lot of youth shooters that shoot whatever they have available.

[@Brandon-yq1tm]

@@TargetFocusedLife yep, you kinda wrote exactly why I bought mine, can use it for several purposes without breaking the bank and a good for me to at least gain some experience with skeet and trap shooting since this is my first shotgun

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Would you like to see the Ultima in a Shotgun Showdown? VS what shotgun?

[@matthewberesford6315]

Another excellent fun review nice to see it up against the SX4

[@joeschnapps1712]

Winchester SX4. I’m actually trying to decide between these two shotguns. I prefer how the SX4 shoulders, at least in the gun store. But it is hard to dismiss the Ultima based on it being a Beretta lol.

[@jchigginbottom]

@@joeschnapps1712 I’ve seen several berettas fail due to the whole action slide breaking and I’ve even seen a few with the gas ports not drilled out properly from the factory making them a single shot and had to be sent back. I have yet to see any issue with the sx4 other than the bolt handle flying out randomly but that can be fixed in about 5 mins with a dremel. Decision is clearly up to you but I know what I would pick.

[@Sg16-]

Weatherby element

[@travisb.1128]

Ultima vs remi v3

[@bradbarley6639]

Just picked one up for getting into trap/skeet shooting. Loved my Beretta pistols I use in IDPA and Beretta has been building guns for 500 years. I absolutely love it. Even for a rookie shotgunner, it will make you look good and shoot good... So long as you get some professional instruction of course. Review is absolutely spot on too.

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Very cool! Trap/skeet is an awesome lifetime sport.

[@todsimpkins8908]

front of the trigger guard is the best location for the safety. mount shotgun, trigger finger straight outside the trigger guard, and the safety is right there. no reposition of hold needed. no extra movement. in the rear, you have to reposition your hand and locate the button.

[@FAFO_24]

when i'm holding the shotgun, my right thumb naturally hits the safety as i'm raising the gun to shoulder it. Then when I remove the gun from my shoulder my middle finger naturally flips off the safety. I can not get used to a safety that is in front of the trigger. I've had a bunch but having the safety behind the trigger is way easier for me

[@jarrettm3728]

I prefer rear

[@jordanvillar521]

I would like to see the A300 Ultima vs the Franchi affinity 3

[@jake300win]

Same here

[@mattbrandenberg1061]

Gas vs inertia. I bought the franchi just because its inertia driven and lighter

[@johnlicon2472]

Same. I'm looking at buying one of these 2 next month

[@johnlicon2472]

@@mattbrandenberg1061 have you've own a gas operated shotgun? Hopefully you have and can let me know how the Franchi holds up to light target loads. I'm in between the A300 and Affinity 3. It's going to be 80% Sporting Clays and 20% Hog/Deer Gun with Slugs.

[@tylerfuller7174]

@@johnlicon2472 I have the franchi affinity 3.5, and I’ve put at least 1000 rounds threw it and never had a light load issue. Now duck season I’ve had issues from time to time bc I’m hard on my gun and don’t clean it as much as I should.

[@briantonsager8259]

I would love to see you review the 20 gauge model of that gun!!

[@Guitargod4221]

I'm just getting back into shooting shotguns for the first time in years and I cannot fathom how he's able to shoot that fast and stay on target. Nicely done!

[@grant339]

Picked up this gun yesterday for Christmas, and I went out skeet shooting today and the A300 Ultima is a solid semi-automatic shotgun. The first 25-50 rounds were not ejecting properly but after this initial "break in period" , the gun worked flawlessly. The A300 has a solid trigger, smooth action, nice fiber optic front bead and is over all quite solid. Cleaning was easy, and it took me around 35 minutes to clean and oil the gun (I'm quite slow btw). While the gun is very good, I sometimes pinched my finger between the loading gate and loading port, which was a little annoying. The crossbolt safety (for me) is in a bad spot and I found myself missing clays because I accidentally put the gun on safe. After putting around 150 rounds through the gun, I can say that the A300 is a very good autoloading shotgun for busting clays.

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Hey! Good choice friend I enjoy it too. I have had some issues with the trigger/safety locking up. Sounds like yours is working great though. If you ever run into the issues I had, I'm releasing a video about it today actually!

[@tsmcl38]

I bought this shotgun strictly for dove hunting. I must say, it is a bird killing machine. I have always faced the issue of being left handed, but the cross bolt safety can be reversed. As I have aged, I am now right eyes dominant and the mid bead has corrected my shot. Being in South Carolina and dove season opening in sweltering heat, I have not had an issue with my hands slipping from sweat. I’m in love with this gun.

[@Gunsforfreedom]

@10:50 in slo-mo I believe you can see the first shell hit Steve's hat and bounce back into the shell coming out of the gun. I think that possibly caused the malfunction.

[@RushoftheFlush]

I have a 20 ga A400 explor. I pulled the fiber optic part out of the sight now it’s just a metal ring at the end and it’s much better for me

[@dangson1183]

Nice review !!! The outside of the gun says up to date beretta, while the bolt assembly says Al390.I would have loved to seen the piston.

[@RobertVermont-hv8yr]

Steve, thank you so much for doing the review on the Beretta A300. You guys are doing an awesome job

[@jasonbeary5771]

Hey, a real review! Not a lot of smoke, puff & flannel.

[@jeffbibles7948]

Compare the Beretta Ultima against the Remington V3.

[@bradreynolds29]

imo I had a Remington V3 and sold it week ago and bought the Beretta Ultima I think the Beretta is lot build better gun and feels a lot better to me my Remington V3 had a ruff finish also it was the wood version

[@metropower10]

A300 is far superior.

[@tcjohnson3437]

Got one. I like it. Fast. I bought it as a general purpose gun. Nothing primary. I don't like the issue with not being able to get a tube extension for it. Loads kinda funky.

[@17forever64]

I bought this gun today to replace my 48 year old Ted Williams 12 gauge that I bought at Sears when I was 10 years old. Well, I still have the Ted Williams , but she is being stored away. I love my Ted, but it does not have an adjustable choke and my Buck shot patterns were starting to get away from me. Thank you for the review!

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Ah, back in the good ole days when sears sold guns. Thanks for sharing. Let us know how you like the Ultima once you some time with it. 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)

[@17forever64]

@@TargetFocusedLife well, I do like the gun but, it’s not ejecting shells properly. I ran about 25 rounds through it when I got it. The first two did not eject and then no issues. I just shot at a deer with it tonight and it fired once but same as before a new round did not cycle in and I had to rack it to eject the spent buckshot roundI guess I need to shoot more rounds through it to break it in? I never had one failed ejection on my old Ted Williams , ever!

[@Rot05]

Video suggestion: Berretta A300 Ultima vs A400. Is it worth the upgrade and if so, for who. I believe you have both in your collection. Have a great day.

[@jarrettm3728]

Yes i want a 20 so idc about the recoil just wanna know with the actions

[@larrytorres365]

Just picked one up at my local sportsman’s warehouse this past weekend. Can’t wait for quail season!

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Awesome! Let me know what you think. What state to you quail hunt? Good luck hunting! 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)

[@ba_brisk]

Make sure you try it first! I got mine for clays and grouse and it has fails to cycle a single shell. Sending it back for warranty

[@GlennHa]

Thank you for your reviews. As a result of your comments, just this month (Feb 2023) I got a Beretta A300 Ultima in 12ga (I'm sure by now they fixed the trigger reset issue that you mentioned in another review). Very pleased with how it fits me, the fact that it is a Beretta, and Made In USA. Haven't shot it yet, but like the balance and feel. For the price, I could buy two new A300 Ultimas for the price of one new A400 Xtreme Plus. Is the A400 worth twice the A300? I'll take the A300, I'm a casual hunter and shooter, I think it's an excellent value. I can easily afford the A400, BTW. Also, I could buy two Turkish semi-autos for one A300 Ultima, but I'll take the Beretta A300 any day over those. The real cost of a gun is feeding it, anyway. I greatly appreciate all your reviews, very informative.

[@zickidy]

Thank you for the review Steve! Would love to hear your thoughts on the Beretta A300 Ultima Sporting 12ga.

[@drewbaglin1632]

I’ve got one and it’s for duck and dove etc and occasionally breaking clays. So good so far.

[@TheCPM1974]

Just purchased. Thanks for the review.

[@austindasilva7571]

Battle of the budget waterfowl shotguns please? Stoeger m3500 waterfowl edition 12ga, Beretta a300 ultima 12ga, Retay gordion 12ga. These guns are in-between the $750-$900 dollar range

[@austindasilva7571]

Also love your stuff, keep it up!!! most people just talk about the specs but you also bring in the hunting aspect of it which is great 👍

[@JakePridgeon]

You are forgetting the mossberg 930

[@coltonb5091]

Never personally held one but check out impala plus shotguns, if you don't have to have a 3.5 chamber. They are $450-700 so pretty affordable. but everyone I've heard of that has one loves them. Just something to check out maybe. I believe it's an inertia gun. Depending if that matters to you.

[@narendramaharaj7631]

Put it up against the remington v3 field sport around the same price range

[@wackyguns]

Great video love your reviews so much more thorough and honest love to see you do one on a benelli vinci and a browning a5 keep em coming 👍

[@henrymeyer377]

Once again, another good review!! Can’t wait for the weatherby element !!! Keep it up

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Coming soon!

[@sprayandprayhunting5711]

The best channel ever ❤️❤️❤️

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Thanks for the ❤️I couldn't do it without subscribers like you! 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)

[@efs0412]

keep up the great work man 🤘

[@dale5898]

Steve you forgot to mention the Feng shui ! Come on Man. Lol

[@csamby1694]

I like the A300 outlander and probably we adjustments is just what it needs do you get 1 in wood good video thanks very much

[@carson_lobb]

I like the Bible verses in your replys!

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Living Target Focused in the field and in life, gotta know that where our focus goes our energy flows. My aim is to put Christ at the center 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)

[@richwilcox9564]

Steve, what’s the difference between the A300 line vs A400 line? Finish? Price? Thanks for great shotgun reviews.

[@doc2936]

This review had me subscribe. I have a difficult time loading the shells fully... Drives me nuts as I shoot 5 stand and trap 2x a week. I'll load a round it tries to kick the shell back unless I give half a thumb to push it in. Love the performance in mine though

[@omarledee]

Gracias por el review!! Could you do a review of the Impala Plus Nero? Regards from Puerto Rico!

[@lakkchina]

Great review!! Just don’t do the inverted shot test. They are not designed to be use it that way.

[@robertlucke4964]

Love the videos keep them coming

[@TargetFocusedLife]

That’s the plan 👊🏻

[@bartito15]

Purchased this gun a week ago. Finally got to shoot it today. After two rounds, the trigger stayed locked after a shot. Seemed the safety was locked as well. Now it seems that if I apply pressure on the trigger it “clicks” back into place. It’s more of a single shot for now. 🤦🏼‍♂️ Hoping I can get this resolved quickly. I’ve seen a few comments out there of others with the same issue. Not what I was hoping for this morning.

[@robfoli3874]

There have been a lot of trigger issues w/ this model. Has Beretta fixed the issues? Plz advise your thoughts.

[@pascalproulx]

YES !!!...Super fast ....and the best value auto shotgun.....Love it and love your vidéos. Your The best . Merci. Thanks. 👍👍👍😎

[@FAFO_24]

$920 for one at my local Academy Sports in Kentucky. They have one in stock right now in the Max 5 camo I'm thinking about picking it up

[@user-mp6fe4dt5k]

Hey dude I really like your videos and reviews. I am from Greece and I would really like to see a video about choke tubes especially the BRAIN chokes have you ever tried any of them?

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Very cool thanks for stopping by! Hoping to do a choke video soon!

[@jeremymatlock2049]

Can you do a vidio on taking apart the stock and explain all the parts and what they do or why you should use them or not ..please........

[@Vatech-gj2tw]

Just got this gun when I install the bottom stock after the barrel with action opened the action binds but if I release the action and run it on the arm it seems ok but it doesn’t seem normal and I saw a few forms on people having to sand the grove on the wood ones but I have senthetic have you heard of this hope I didn’t get the wrong brand.

[@Vatech-gj2tw]

Forend is what I meant

[@brookskosut859]

How’s it holding up I’m debating between one of these and an sx4 to do trap and sporting clays with. Which one would you use I know u do a lot of shooting

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Good vid. The website says the weight of the gun is 6.7 lbs, you say 7.10 lbs, who’s right? Also reviews are bad for its dependability, true or false?

[@jonathanhornbuilders]

Great video! Great Channel!!

[@petetran2018]

I wonder what is the difference between this and the A400 Xtreme Plus... I mean, I can't see the difference.... :( help????

[@cobraaexpress1747]

How about a video of a stoger semi automatic?

[@shaneallman7663]

Great review!

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Glad you enjoyed it 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)

[@savvou92]

In US , with average salary 5000$ , it cost under 800$. In Greece , with average salary 850$ , it cost today over 1400$!! What a difference! I will never be able to buy it!

[@killjoyredux8361]

So..how does this compare to the A400 Xtreme Plus?? Man. Too many options.

[@vaxiit]

But should i buy one? I just a sporty " race gun " to mess around with on the weekends

[@adventurerbg5675]

Best channel. 💪👍

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Glad you think so! 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)

[@littlemanoutdoors_968]

Just sent in my Ultima today for so many issues. Right out of the box the gas tube was discolored and not fully treated, and gave me two IC chokes instead of a Mod so I couldn’t event hunt waterfowl or late season pheasant. The chokes wouldn’t align properly with the threads in the barrel and after 50 shots, the trigger mechanism broke. Their customer service is also crap, as I had to go to my local cabelas to send it in because I could never get ahold of Beretta despite waiting on the phone for hours. It’ll take 2 months if I’m lucky so there goes the rest of shotgun season for me...

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Man, that stinks. I have since submitted a claim with Beretta for trigger issues. The hammer seems to be out of speck and the trigger doesn't always reset. This gun had so much promise, but it seems like this may have been rushed out and quality control is lacking. I am getting many comments about folks with issues. On the flip side, I am also getting comments from folks that have seen no issues. Either way, very frustrating to have issues...even more frustrating to experience poor customer service. I'll see how it goes for me...I haven't gotten a reply yet.

[@Enjoylife-2000]

Which one does everyone prefer for an overall 12 ga….. the A300 vs the Mossberg 940 pro? Looking to purchase asap

[@tonytran3094]

Hi. Can you make the video to clean and lube for Beretta A300 Ultima, 28 inch, 12 gauge Thanks

[@Plainsimple67]

I AM LOOKING TO BUY ONE NOW, THE ONE I FOUND HAS ONE OF THE BEST TRIGGERS OUT THERE AND MOUNTS JUST PERFECTLY FOR ME. SUBSCRIBED!!😉👉

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Hi Sam G., thank you for checking out the channel and subscribing. I couldn't do what I do without people like you! Did you pick that Ultima up yet? Let me know how you like it once you start shooting it. 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)

[@Plainsimple67]

@@TargetFocusedLife I WILL, I KNOW YOU LOVE THE BROWNINGS AS YOU SHOULD, IT FITS YOU BETTER. ALL THESE SHOTGUNS WILL HAVE THEIR GOOD POINTS AND BAD POINTS, NOTHING WILL EVER BE PERFECT FOR EVERYONE. I have not picked up the shotgun yet I'm trying to haggle them down another $100.00, It's a display model with a few little things here and there so, Every little thing adds up🤷‍♂️😉😂 If I list the type of shotguns I own you are gonna tell me why in the world do you need that, But I love guns and for some reason this model just fit me perfectly And the trigger on it is insanely good it's like came out of burrita custom shop or something. Let's see what happens good luck to you and your future doing these videos for all of us and have a wonderful weekend.

[@shawnhorn1591]

Would you say the mount/hold/feel is similar to the A400? Oddly enough I can only find the A400 locally to get a feel, but it's out of my price range. Just wondering if the A300 Ultima is close enough for the price difference?

[@lazerwolf8086]

Love the video butt I have a question What editing software do you use Cause I'm looking and I can't find any. If you see this Please tell me. Also I will be at the Ponca state park expo And I'm going to see you perform see you there

[@TargetFocusedLife]

We use Final Cut Pro X and Adobe Premiere Pro. Can't wait to see you at the Missouri River Expo next month!!! 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)

[@lazerwolf8086]

@@TargetFocusedLife thank you so much see you there

[@TommyboyGTP]

How do you like the factory Beretta Mobil choke tubes it comes with? Do you think they're fine with clay target shooting compared to extended chokes? I want to get a skeet and light modified choke. Thoughts?

[@brentsergent4468]

A300 Ultima vs A400 ????

[@tysonmanning3230]

Do one one the 870 vs Browning bps Ithaca pumps and benelli nova. I would also like to see a review on a weatherby i18, and maybe one on youth shotguns!!!!that i18 would be great!!!

[@Official_cervantes]

I would like to see a bettera 303 calibre 12 gauge semi auto

[@dougwilliams7401]

Ive got a 303 outstanding gun...

[@unclebob870]

Another great review! Y’all going to make the NRA Annual Meeting in Houston?

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Thanks for watching. We will not be at the NRAAM. We have a show over those dates and then we are heading elk hunting! 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)

[@unclebob870]

@@TargetFocusedLife Good luck and God Bless!

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Hey in a later review you say that you had a problem with the trigger. Did you fix it? Thanks

[@timbyerly6944]

I shot a virgin one yesterday from Beretta store at National Shooting Complex. It would not eject shells Tried tried 2 brands . Rep tried second model same result I dont think they fixed it

[@x12xFOOTBALLx12x]

Does this have the same bolt style bolt handle as the outlander( other that being oversized) I have an ultima and I somehow managed to lose my bolt handle and I was trying to find a replacement but I was unable to find one. I found ones for the outlander and some other guns and I’m wondering if it would fit my ultima.

[@Chit_126]

My a300 ultima is 100% locked down and I don’t know what to do with it. Any suggestions? Thanks and love your videos!

[@dylanW50]

With the Beretta A300 outlander dropping in price would it be a good gun for the price now?

[@claudio9932]

Just got mine a week ago but I did something wrong and the bolt and barrel got stuck. Not a single shot fired and the gun is going to Beretta . Likely my mistake but I have never had anything like that happened with other semi autos I owned.

[@michelfranca2491]

Good Morning!!! Could you tell me how many ammo the Beretta A300 Ultima takes?

[@kowalski6640]

Id like to see you review the Weatherby 18i

[@jeremiahmorgan8772]

Can the a300 ultima fire slugs effectively? I am interested in buying one for dove/turkey. But, if I wanted could it be an effective deer hunter?

[@RTR_RRoomes73]

Hi Steve, I just got my ultima and use the full choke that comes with it. What choke do you recommend, as I am looking for a tighter choke for dove hunts

[@cristiancampo8133]

Can you shorten the length of pull? You said you can add spacers, but… can you remove them?

[@RTR_RRoomes73]

Not the same price point, but compare to the 1301 as I am considering one of the 2

[@crossbowhunter9118]

@ target focused Please do a shotgun showdown on in the a300 altima and the Winchester sx4

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Planning on it! Thanks for the suggestion! 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)

[@harmanjitsingh1736]

What do you favored like? Semi Automatic shotgun

[@jaydacosta2174]

I would love to see a review on the CZ 1012 👍

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Noted!

[@jasonprice9246]

I second that

[@knightsriot93]

imagine reviewing a semiauto pistol like a Glock and limp wristing the hell out of it and then saying "well that concerns me, I think semiautos should function with dogshit technique"

[@bennonnemacher6242]

I wish it could still be had for 799!

[@DEVILDOG1964]

MY 20 GA A300 ULTIMA MADE IN JAN. 2023 HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS I HAD TO SENT IT BACK TO THE FACTORY. NO QUALITY CONTROL NO FACTORY TESTING PRIOR TO SHIPPING.

[@msinger426]

Still waiting for comparisons. JM940 Pro or Benelli ??

[@zachsmith1881]

Showdown with REM v3

[@macmclallen3893]

How long did breaking take, what ammo did you use?

[@MrOldWay]

Cash you review Franchi effenety 3

[@DEVILDOG1964]

WHAT'S IS YOUR OPINION OF THE KICKOFF RECOIL PAD???

[@Murse89]

Did it come with shims, or just length of pull adjustments?

[@lawrencelee9942]

I just bought a a300 ultima. I'm having trouble with it cycling. I've tried 3 different types of 12 gauge shot. Any ideas to solve this issue

[@hryangregory3029]

Would love to see review off new a300 ultima sporting

[@cfarha6812]

Like to see comparison to the Beretta A350 Xtrema

[@hercules0378]

Which Carlson choke are you using?

[@navymt2005]

Just purchased the 20 ga.

[@tractordirt5167]

Great review...actually the first shotgun review I’ve watched (with the exception of the IWI TS12, but different beast!)...and obviously came to the right place. Looking to buy my first shotgun...mostly for clays and possibly a little hunting. Would be interested, like a couple others, in seeing a comparison with the Franchi affinity 3.

[@HenrikSherwood]

I have a Franchi Affinity 3 in 20 Gauge and it's amazing

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Welcome to the channel! I filmed a review on the Affinity 3 last week and it should be out in the next few week. I appreciate your recommendation and the kind words 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)

[@FAFO_24]

@@HenrikSherwood what 3'' shells do you shoot out of a 20 gauge when hunting ducks?

[@HenrikSherwood]

@@FAFO_24 Boss 3" 1 1/8 copper plated bismuth

[@johnnysmith9494]

What choke size do you use mostly for clays ?

[@thedowntrodden1522]

Can you use a a300 outlander barrel on this model i was thinking of grabbing a outlander barrel off the website and making it 18.5 so this can do double duty

[@hercules0378]

300 rounds and have the trigger reset problem. Getting rid of it.

[@cameronhead4086]

What is the semi auto shotgun on a budget I’m 15 trying to save up

[@shawnbarry3893]

Nice job 👍👌