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Beretta A303 Eastfield Gunroom review
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7 ай бұрынA first look at a classic semi automatic and this review is sure to spark some happy shooting memories.
When it comes to classic semi autos this is a stand out favourite here at @eastfieldgunroom . Regarded by many as the best Beretta semi auto ever we believe that you would have to go a long long way to match it let alone beat it.
Matthew touches on why the 303 was so popular despite having now been pushed aside by modern guns and explains why having one of these in the cabinet is an essential acquisition for any semi auto enthusiast.
As always we endeavour to review an original and exceptional example and this one is a true gem.
Thank you all for your continued support and Happy New Year from the @eastfieldgunroom team. Looking forward to a great 2024
@yardleypen 24 күн бұрын
It is a great gun and I have shot them for many years - simple and very well balanced. I still have bits of Chris Cradock's old 303. I use both ported 30 and 32" barrels. I have actually put so many cartridges through one of mine that I've worn out its action after 200,000 plus shells. So, they are not quite indestructible but still great... wonderful guns especially if you can find the muzzle lighter ported barrels.
@davidcudlip6587 Ай бұрын
I use this model in 20 gauge for pheasant and quail. Great gun and versatile for clay or game.
@the45er 7 ай бұрын
I was blessed to get to know as a friend the legendary Bob Brister. If you know shotguns, you know that name. Bob passed away in 2005 and we lost one of the greats. I was shooting with Bob once when he told me that he felt that the best he'd ever shot in his life was done with a Beretta 303. If you've ever seen him shoot, you'd know what that statement meant! I am blessed to own one of his 303's in 20 gauge. What a fine firearm the 303 is!
@eastfieldgunroom 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment and sharing your story. I have heard the name yes. Kind regards, Matthew
@user-iz1qe2ts7d 7 ай бұрын
Probablemente la escopeta más vendida y extendida en España en los años 70,80 y 90.Con un funcionamiento excepcional. Aquí en España muchos se dejaron arrastrar por las modas y las cambiaron por la 304 y 390 y muchos se arrepintieron. Por suerte aún las encuentras de segunda mano por 300 o 500€ funcionando perfectamente como el primer día, eso dice mucho de su calidad. Feliz año y saludos desde España!!!!
@smallbore7025 Ай бұрын
You saved me an hour of driving tomorrow. I was going to pick up a 300 outlander but now I’m second guessing myself. A dealer closer to home has a 303 beretta in stock. It’s a lot cheaper as well.
@eastfieldgunroom Ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment, I am pleased that you found the video useful. Absolutely no comparison between those two guns, you made the correct choice. Kind regards, Matthew
@tadsmith477 7 ай бұрын
Oh, the one that got away... I gave my 303 to a youngster who needed an all purpose hunting gun. I seldom let guns I truly love out of my possession but bringing kids into our sport(s) is paramount to me. 12 years later, the 303 is still his number one which to me is great testament to the design and durability. Due to a neck injury, I purchased a 391 Teknys for shooting sporting clays a few years after. Great shotgun but I actually still prefer the 303. Happy New Year!
@eastfieldgunroom 7 ай бұрын
Happy New Year. They are an incredible bit of kit for certain. Kind regards, Matthew
@mikemorris59 7 ай бұрын
Great review and happy new year to you I own one of these & it’s still in great condition after many years of service , it’s my go to gun for corvid and pigeon shooting and as you’ve stated it’ll cycle anything I put through it and has never let me down , absolutely cracking gun
@eastfieldgunroom 7 ай бұрын
Happy New Year Mike. Thank you for your comment and kind words. They are just brilliant the 303’s. Kind regards, Matthew
@markbutler1616 7 ай бұрын
Great to see this review Matt. I think Brian Hebditch had a hand in designing the sporter 303. I bought one in 1988, wish I still had it. Would still rate it above any other auto I've owned. Happy New Year to you🎉
@eastfieldgunroom 7 ай бұрын
Happy New Year Mark. Glad that you enjoyed the video and I think you are right about Brian Hebditch’s involvement. If you fancy owning another 303 then let me know. Kind regards, Matthew
@cracky_wainwright 5 ай бұрын
What a beautiful old shotgun! ~~ A++
@rossforbes8403 7 ай бұрын
Happy new year matt I totally agree beretta make the best semi autos I've an a400 plus since they came out and it never ever jams like you said always goes bang in the pigeon hide
@eastfieldgunroom 7 ай бұрын
Happy New Year Ross. Yes as far as autos go they really are superb. Kind regards, Matthew
@dazzler5012 7 ай бұрын
Happy New Year Matthew. Keep the great videos coming thank-you.
@eastfieldgunroom 7 ай бұрын
Happy new year! Kind regards, Matthew
@martinhambleton5076 7 ай бұрын
Happy New Year, Matt. Great review. An old friend of mine had one of these. In fact, I have not seen him in decades and wouldn't be surprised at him still having it and shooting with it. He put thousands through it and would cycle anything.
@eastfieldgunroom 7 ай бұрын
Happy New Year Martin. Yes absolutely they are simply brilliant. Kind regards, Matthew
@stevemaynard9003 7 ай бұрын
I owned a Beretta 301 back in the early 80's in game guise, less engraving than the 303, but had 3 choke tubes and cannot remember any issues. It was the only semi auto I have owned. The downside is the cartridges needed to be picked up when rough shooting, which could be difficult.
@eastfieldgunroom 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment. The 301 was a similar gun in terms of mechanics and it's reliability paved the way for the 303. Kind regards, Matthew
@martinbrooke-cf2yo 7 ай бұрын
Keep up the reviews! Very handy for us who are in the market for low-cost quality guns rather than having to sell the car to get kitted out!
@eastfieldgunroom 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment. I always try to vary the content of the reviews as much as possible so there is something for everyone. Kind regards, Matthew
@martinbrooke-cf2yo 7 ай бұрын
@@eastfieldgunroom not long ago you reviewed the Winchester 101 Diamond grade (one of which I already own)...any chance you could talk about the Miroku model 500 side-by-side, or something similar? (I'm considering one of those but can't find much on them). Just a suggestion. 🙂
@NunoMendares 7 ай бұрын
Happy New Year! Now you're hitting the right spot, great review and great semiautomatic. I'm looking forward to seeing more like this, thank you very much!
@eastfieldgunroom 7 ай бұрын
Happy New Year. Thank you for your comment and kind words. Kind regards, Matthew
@pauljinks8480 7 ай бұрын
Another cracking review Matt. 👍
@user-cj2ym8gn2l 7 ай бұрын
still got the one my dad bought in the eighties, its the go to gun for everything. has been faultlless for 40 odd years
@eastfieldgunroom 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment. They really are pretty much bombproof. Kind regards, Matthew
@martinsteven2643 7 ай бұрын
A Happy New Year to you. Here’s to many more interesting guns and informative videos😊👍
@eastfieldgunroom 7 ай бұрын
Happy New Year. Thanks for tuning in and lots to come in 2024. Kind regards, Matthew
@mikeosullivan1353 7 ай бұрын
great review Matt Happy New Year. Looking forward to a review of the Browning B80.
@eastfieldgunroom 7 ай бұрын
Happy new year! Glad you enjoyed the review. The B-80 isn’t far away so stay tuned. Kind regards, Matthew
@G78. 7 ай бұрын
Great video Matt that same model of gun was the same gun a old boy I wildfowled with he bought it new in the 80s and shot it for 30 odd years with not one problem Don’t make semiautomatics like that anymore thanks from Ireland
@eastfieldgunroom 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment. Glad that you enjoyed the video. Kind regards, Matthew
@smokinclays1777 7 ай бұрын
Another great vlog, would be interested to see a review of the Perazzi MXS ;)
@eastfieldgunroom 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment. Glad that you enjoyed the video. No plans as such to review an MXS but your request is noted. Kind regards, Matthew
@clintmcguffin2421 7 ай бұрын
Would love to get my hands on a A303. Here in North America the Winchester Super X Model 1 reigns Supreme...
@eastfieldgunroom 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment. Am happy to help if you fancy a 303. Please contact me directly. Kind regards, Matthew
@clintmcguffin2421 7 ай бұрын
Would love to but I had just bought an Ithica 900 XL - the "Japanese 1100" made by SKB that was unfired. Will revisit this with you down the road if still available. Thanks!
@rogerdraycott3486 7 ай бұрын
Can't think y u wouldn't recommend a browning maxus....as pleased with mine. This was the first semi auto I ever shot. Best wishes and HNY
@eastfieldgunroom 7 ай бұрын
Happy New Year. Thank you for your comment. Just my opinion but I find Maxus’ very thin in the hand, a bit strange in terms of stock dimensions and heavy on the trigger. Not saying they are a bad gun just not for me. Kind regards, Matthew
@juanjoyarzaamondarain9266 7 ай бұрын
390 sport forever gun
@user-uz5on8zx7r 7 ай бұрын
Try the benelli sl80 pasion
@eastfieldgunroom 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment. Not a gun I am a huge fan of, was built under license for Benelli. Kind regards, Matthew
@philipchaney7149 7 ай бұрын
I have just bought a mint A300 with an unused silenced second barrel, I love it! My question, are the parts interchangeable up to the A303? Mine does not have the feed plate lock out, so it's a bit of a pain unloading. TIA
@eastfieldgunroom 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment. I know that all 300 series barrels are interchangeable and many action parts for 302/3 but could not be certain everything is interchangeable. Kind regards, Matthew
@DFox-ud3gx 7 ай бұрын
I had a A303 and shot it out.still cannot find a replacement
@eastfieldgunroom 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment. Feel free to contact me directly regarding this. Kind regards, Matthew
@navinseneviratne139 8 күн бұрын
I’m looking for a left handed semi auto new or second hand Can you help ?
@eastfieldgunroom 7 күн бұрын
Thank you for your comment. Please contact me directly matt@eastfield.group. Kind regards, Matthew
@jamesreilly6512 4 ай бұрын
Is there any diffrence between the 303 and a304 i dont seem to so much about them at all
@eastfieldgunroom 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment. from memory the A304 has a square back action like the 390 went on to have. Kind regards, Matthew
@aeron-mw7ofs 7 ай бұрын
👍👍
@thomasincantalupo3298 7 ай бұрын
How about you do a review on a Browning Double auto
@eastfieldgunroom 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment. Your request has been noted. Kind regards, Matthew
@Fendermanpaul 7 ай бұрын
Basically a pump action......with gas
@gimp6019 7 ай бұрын
Another Beretta snob.
@Jolly56Roger 7 ай бұрын
Browning B80 are better
@beeboop1726 7 ай бұрын
Hardly a “snobby” gun they can be had for as little as £200 second hand…
@eastfieldgunroom 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for your interesting comment. Kind regards, Matthew
@Jolly56Roger 7 ай бұрын
😴😪🤢🥵😵💫 boring
@cometroy 7 ай бұрын
Fantastic review as always Mathew thanks for sharing all your reviews and unbiased opinions on the guns you have reviewed all the very best to you and your family plus the whole team at East field gun shop and hope 2024 is an amazing year for you all ❤🎉❤
@eastfieldgunroom 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment and kind words. Happy New Year and stay tuned as there is lots coming up in 2024. Kind regards, Matthew
@juanjoyarzaamondarain9266 7 ай бұрын
390 sport forever gun
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