weatherby sa-08

[Huskerwannabe]

Looking at getting an auto loader for this upcoming season. I had my heart set on a maxus, then I came across this Weatherby. Seems to betting getting pretty decent reviews and you can't beat the price point. Anyone on here have one? The gun shoulder as well if not better then the Maxus for me. Any thoughts?

[NW-GSP]

Try before you buy. Buying shotguns is tough due to the lack of being able to try them before buying. I have my own personal opinions on what auto loaders I like but what I like might not work for you. I'm wanting a berreta a400 extrema

[constructeur]

I've owned one in 20 gauge for a little over a year and would definitely suggest it for a budget gun. It's light and with the gas assist doesn't suffer from recoil issues like many light guns, cycles everything, and is fun to shoot. I could literally shoot mine all day, no worries.
 One of the issues with budget guns made overseas (made in Turkey by a sub for Weatherby) is that it's a pain to get service or parts for say a Charles Daly, Tristar, etc. with the Weatherby if you have a problem you just call or e-mail their California location and get yourself sorted quickly. I'm actually going to bell them shortly to buy the kid/womens stock so my daughter can use it for upland this year.

Another buddy has one and we've hunted to salt with it, I definitely won't suggest that as that's where a higher end gun with special coatings and seals shines, but overall I'm very pleased with mine.

I also have a Beretta xtrema 2 and there is absolutely no comparison in build/component quality, if you're wanting a quality dedicated waterfowl gun I'd maybe watch for a sale or something, otherwise snag the Weatherby.

[Huskerwannabe]

Well I do all my hunting around the wenatchee chelan area so salt isn't an issue. I would really love to get the browning maxus but 1400 bones is a hard justification when I'm pretty confident this weatherby will handle my needs for many years to come. As long as it's durable, easy to work with and a good shooter I guess that's all I can ask for.

[constructeur]

There really isn't any comparing a $500 gun to a $1500 one. The quality of the welds on the bolt, the machining, the materials, the coatings, fit and finish., etc...


It's still plenty early, keep an eye on the classifieds, pawn shops, armslist, that kind of stuff and buy the nicer gun if that's what you want.

[fisheral87]

I was considering this gun a few months ago when I was looking to move from an 870. In the end I picked up a used browning silver hunter for $800 off armslist.

I can't think of any piece of quality gear I really wanted that I've purchased and regretted it, but I've compromised on gear that I regretted in the field when it failed. Buy what you want.

Now if I could just stop trying to pump the action after every shot I'd be golden... 

Al

[BigBullDreamer11]

I love my Breatta a400 xtrema I use it for everything and never had a problem with it and it shows so nice!

[Camp David]

Bought the A400 lite. It has a lot of adjustments for the stock (LOP, drop at comb and cast). Wish it had a pitch adjustment. Took it out for the first time, 2 rounds of 5 Stand, and it pounds the targets really well. unfortunately the pitch need to be adjusted; it beat my cheek bones pretty hard also. I'll probably end up shiming it to get the pitch correct; might cut the stock later.  Adjustments are key for your guns to shoot well. The adjustments were a little challenging (the manual says to take it to a gun smith) but I was able to handle it with out too much problem. The real test will be this weekend in the pheasant fields of South Dakota. I wanted a light weight 3" chamber, the 3.5" is just not useful for most of my upland bird adventures.