Stevens 301 TURKEY shotgun by Savage

Stevens 301 TURKEY shotgun by Savage - DISAPPOINTED!!!

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@benblazek3305 Жыл бұрын

Well stevens says that rear pic rail doesn't interfere with open sight use. They actually say to use the rail as a sighting plane with the front bead visible above the rail. Even the xp models that come with a red dot say that in the owners manual. Use it as the manufacturer intended and you won't have an issue. I also feel like your expectations are more in line with $1k shotguns and not $190 ones....

@blueridgehunters Жыл бұрын

@Ben Blazek - Thanks for the comment. I’ll check my owners manual and see if it is referenced anywhere.

@Yelladog78 Жыл бұрын

H&R or NEF single shots can be found in my area pawn shops for $100 and they're proven ol guns

@Diogenes425 9 ай бұрын

Ditch the aluminum base shells. Aluminum does not spring back like brass. Also if the chamber is milled a little rough it will grab the shell. A good chamber polishing with a drill on a short rod or dowel split on the end to hold a polishing cloth with polishing compound applied will slick up the chamber & facilitate better spent shell ejection.

@caseyb1346 Жыл бұрын

The action is stiff because the ejector spring is too strong, not because 'its rubbing'. That's a old problem that many ejector guns have. Also you can wiggle the ejector with a screwdriver to get it to unbind. May need to open and close the gun several times, wiggling as needed until the ejector breaks in.

@The_cast_frontier 11 ай бұрын

No ideal for a brand new out of the box gun. If the shell is in the breach and the ejector missed it, the gun is now jammed and will not close again. You have to did the shell out.

@justcake4178 Жыл бұрын

Got mine in 410 and I love it

@caseyb1346 Жыл бұрын

Got mine in 12 gauge its great. Makes a awesome chamber adapter host.

@danielshanteau2142 5 ай бұрын

I got one in 410 it's awsome for turkeys and squirrels!

@nickcarter4490 11 ай бұрын

I've had my 301 12 gauge for a few years now and not a single problem

@PSmith87 6 ай бұрын

If you like iron sights the TruGlo Magnum GobbleDot fiber optics fit perfectly. Get the one for a Remington 1100 and it clamps right onto that rail mount.

@StrutAndRutOutdoors 6 ай бұрын

I have 2 of them and haven’t had the rubbing problem

@briantalbot7929 2 ай бұрын

I have it and its an excellent gun

@lindseynormand9613 Жыл бұрын

Isn't that rail slotted though? Can't see through it?

@blueridgehunters Жыл бұрын

The actual rail itself does have a slight slot down the middle but it still sits up so high that I can barely see the top of the front bead. I’m currently working on a fix for it that should work jut fine.

@nobodyspecial1852 11 ай бұрын

Stockweld is very personal, every difference in; face proportion, posture, shooting technique, visual acuity, gear worn, and lighting matter - especially with irons, even beads, basic as they are visually they require that much more posture sensitivity/awareness to point dead level.

@ericpennington6530 2 ай бұрын

I have 2 of these a 20ga and a 12ga they are a little stiff to break open for awhile at first, i really like them, they remind me of the NEF and H&R single shots.

@lggamingandsportsbro6246 7 ай бұрын

Use gun oil buddy it will help breaking it in

@trentlowe9701 3 ай бұрын

i have a 301 in 12 gauge and it works flawlessly

@salmaya9274 Жыл бұрын

You can add tru glo fiber optics to the front and rear nub that’s what it’s set up for if not using the pic rail

@blueridgehunters Жыл бұрын

As of right now, I can find any tru glo fiber optic sights for this gun? What river optics are you referring too?

@By_The_Blood Жыл бұрын

You will always shoot way low trying to line the bead sight down the barrel.. the front bead is raised so that it lines up with the top of the rail and I actually have to float the bead a hair over the rail on my 20g to get the same point of aim that my red dot is at. I have two calibers of this gun and have had zero issues. Were the shells you were shooting brass base or aluminum? I would take the hand guard off and make sure it's locking back on correctly to fix the "gritty" feeling when opening.

@smartacus88 10 ай бұрын

I got that exact model you have there. Luckily i didn't have any issues with the action or ejection, but i was disappointed to see that base welded to the barrel when i popped the pic rail off. I just put the pic rail back on and got a low profile fiber optic rear sight, either Hi-Viz or Tru-Glo - Can't remember, and mounted it to the pic rail. Front bead lines up fine with it, although it shoots a little lower to the point of of aim than i care for. I like the entire pattern to be just above the bead at 20 yards. This shotgun splits the pattern half above half below, at 20 yards with the stock choke as well as a modified and cylinder choke, which most guys would consider perfect i reckon. All in all im satisfied for the money it cost me. Im going to pick up a muzzleloader breech insert for mine.

@blueridgehunters 10 ай бұрын

I like your idea of the low profile rear sight. I put a red dot on mine and it sets up too high for my line of sight. My cheek is barely even touching the stock so I’ll look into the rear sight.

@brianfletcher319 2 ай бұрын

I absolutely love my 301 it’s a killing machine

@johnwest2396 6 ай бұрын

You're supposed to leave the rail on it if you want to use open sites. That's why the front Bead is raised.

@calebbright-bc8xr 3 ай бұрын

Get a sumtoy mount throw the pic rail in the trash its a low profile mount gives you a lower cheekweld

@benjaminthaxton5087 Жыл бұрын

Iv got the 20ga 301 and I can use my beed with the red dot on it never had a problem I guess anyone can get one made on Friday evening at quitting time

@passingthroughpublic1335 8 ай бұрын

Get the trueglo gobbler stopper sights

@heathalford4721 Жыл бұрын

My 410 doesn’t eject some brand shells. Others work fine. Apex ninja does not. Wilson custom loads or viper ammunition jumps right out

@blueridgehunters Жыл бұрын

I cleaned mine multiple times, thinking it ay could have some sort of packing grease in it, but it did not. Winchester Super X ammo ejects right out no problem. Sorta a bummer but I can live with it.

@benblazek3305 Жыл бұрын

Mine ejects apex just fine. I can also use the open sights with the factory red dot mounted. I got the xp model in 410

@heathalford4721 Жыл бұрын

@@benblazek3305 I put a sumtoy mount on mine to lower the reflex sight. So it’s red dot only but so far it has worked fine

@timothylerret5244 Жыл бұрын

so stiff so stiff lol wa!

@mathewt767 Ай бұрын

So you bought a budget gun and you're not happy?

@The_cast_frontier 11 ай бұрын

I’m not impressed with mine yet either. Bought it and first shell wouldn’t eject. Unless the shotgun is completely vertical the ejector leaves the shell in the breach. Defeats the purpose of an ejector. The shells aren’t easy to remove by hand either.

@blueridgehunters 11 ай бұрын

Yeah. Same here, I get it, it’s a cheap gun but still, they could’ve done better.

@The_cast_frontier 9 ай бұрын

@@blueridgehunters update. Just got it back from savage and it ejects like a champ now. I’m gonna say that they took care of me and definitely worked the ejector. I definitely need eye pro because it launches spent shells out like 10 feet haha.

@nateianovici5739 Жыл бұрын

150$ it’s a great value. Mines 410 without the rail ejects great just needed a little sanding and it cracks open and up pretty well just need to work it out more. Sucks that happened to yours though

@blueridgehunters Жыл бұрын

I have sanded on the forehand where it hinges and that has helped a significant amount. I know that’s a minor detail, but I don’t think we should have to do that even if it is a $165 shotgun.

@The_cast_frontier 11 ай бұрын

Happened to mine too. Brand new never fired and it won’t eject. I’ve been working the action a bunch to see if it just needs to be broken in a little.

@goombajc 2 ай бұрын

Send it back

@GunMaster-ic8vr Жыл бұрын

Mine is in 20 gauge and I like it but me and my dad don't like the way the safety works. You have to cock I back to flip it off and break it open to load it

@blueridgehunters Жыл бұрын

Yes the safety is super frustrating. I could see it causing some hunters to miss an opportunity because of the odd setup.

@nobodyspecial1852 11 ай бұрын

The only thing not outright better about this pardner/handi-rifle clone, is the goofy safety that's not necessary or even useful. I can sort of understand using it to hand it off to a kid in a blind, so they are less ND capable without fiddling with the hammer, but a 5-8yr old doesn't need a goofy manual of arms either. Presumably dad leans over and swipes off the safety when junior raises up but IDK. The splined pins make removal/modification a real headache, it could be ignored or locked with a dab of epoxy.

@Mississippi72 11 ай бұрын

I got one safety stays off if hanner cocked back safety on..when i get ready to shot ill pukl the trigger back

@justinwestmoreland715 6 ай бұрын

Who buys a firearm without first researching the gun? There are literal thousands of Facebook posts about this gun showing it in detail. Hunting forums, websites, etc. don’t blame the gun for your laziness.

@blueridgehunters 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching the video and for the comment. Also, If there’s that much information out there what was your purpose in watching the video?

@slayerj4637 6 ай бұрын

Cries about a gun that's designed to be used with an optic, not working without an optic

@blueridgehunters 6 ай бұрын

I do not fully agree with your comment. If the gun was built without a front bead then I’d agree. Nonetheless, thanks for taking the time to watch this video and leaving a comment.

@darrkitx11 4 ай бұрын

How’s the recoil on this gun

@blueridgehunters 4 ай бұрын

I’ll be honest. With 3” turkey loads it’s pretty tough. haha It’s no worse than the recoil from a pump action gun though.

@briantalbot7929 2 ай бұрын

@@blueridgehuntersrecoil? Lmfao theres no recoil to it lmfao my 835 ulti mag has more recoil

@asl82249 2 ай бұрын

your really complaining about a single shot stevens 😅 should had got a h and r psh

@piersonowen4444 5 ай бұрын

They are cheap… get what you pay for…. I sold mine after shooting it 3 times

@shenyathewelder9695 2 ай бұрын

Hacksaw

@larryburns4605 10 ай бұрын

My 20 guage no problem at all , Note you didn't buy a hi end shot guy

@blueridgehunters 10 ай бұрын

That is true, but do you have to buy a high end gun for it function properly? Ruger American rifles are as basic and budget friendly as they come and they function great. I’ll be looking for another 870 in the future.

@WilliamMeade-ow5dv 2 ай бұрын

Will do first off. Is that supposed to rub their. Second off. You need to clean a gun before you use it. Drives me nuts when people don't know. Anything at all about guns. I tried to do videos on

@blueridgehunters Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I in fact did clean the gun before it was used. I appreciate all the assumptions you have made about me. Have a blessed day.

@CarlosLopez-br6ne Жыл бұрын

Unfortunate 😭

@earlwiebe5994 Ай бұрын

I hate the new Steven's savage anything they make peices of shite now and there rifles accuracy is terrible and nothing helps to fix that not even glass bedding can make them group tight and it gets worse from there