Should I get a new gun?

[Hutch12]

Hey everybody! I was wondering if I should get a new gun. I currently have a berreta a300 outlander in the 28" model. Yes, I know it is long. I really like how this patterns with long bird XRs. The only thing is I am looking to put some type of red dot optic on top of it. The model I have doesn't have a dove tail or anything so I would need to add some holes and a rail.

Should I just consider selling the gun for a cz reaper magnum or something like that or just find a way to put an optic on it?

[Turkeytider]

Interesting dilemma! I almost always err to the side of new gun!!!??. Do you plan for this to be a dedicated turkey gun? I would personally have a problem getting past the 28 " barrel. I've hunted turkey with a barrel that long and felt like I was carrying a telephone pole.

[CrustyRusty]

I'd look at the V3. A 26" will be a do all gun for you or if you want dedicated wait for new turkey pro model

[Turkeytider]

I'd look at the V3. A 26" will be a do all gun for you or if you want dedicated wait for new turkey pro model

Have a walnut V3. More than happy to vouch for it. Fine gun, and while I have a dedicated turkey gun ( 870 Super Mag, 23 " barrel with a red dot ), I too am interested to see the new Turkey Pro. I`d be tempted to wait to check it out.

[firedup]

No brainer. Any reason to buy a new gun is a GOOD reason! But a drill and tap is cheap and easy. Vent rib? They make em to mount right on. A red dot doesn't have to be back at your eye like a scope. Might even find a sidemount. Just change the pins. I fall hunted this year with a 30" SXS.  Like looking down a 4 lane highway! LOL!  Didn't bother the birds a bit...they flopped just like normal. A short barrel is VERY turkey hunter friendly. I like em a lot. PREFER THEM.  But not a REQUIREMENT to effectively shoot turkeys. JMO   

[the Ward]

If the long barrel is fine for your hunting, you could get a Burris speedbead that fits between the stock and receiver, no drilling or tapping required. A fellow on here used one from either a 390/391 or a A400 that fit the a300. Try a search and should be able to find it. Beretta makes a 24" turkey model A300, and I believe they offer the barrel as an accessory separately if you want a shorter barrel. There are also canteliever rib mounts that attach to the rib and allow you to attach optics. One of my favorite turkey guns has a 28" barrel and I don't find it a hinderance in most hunting situations. A shorter barrel can be handy, but if you love hunting with your gun as is, then adding an optic can be a worthwhile addition.

[Turkeytider]

If the long barrel is fine for your hunting, you could get a Burris speedbead that fits between the stock and receiver, no drilling or tapping required. A fellow on here used one from either a 390/391 or a A400 that fit the a300. Try a search and should be able to find it. Beretta makes a 24" turkey model A300, and I believe they offer the barrel as an accessory separately if you want a shorter barrel. There are also canteliever rib mounts that attach to the rib and allow you to attach optics. One of my favorite turkey guns has a 28" barrel and I don't find it a hinderance in most hunting situations. A shorter barrel can be handy, but if you love hunting with your gun as is, then adding an optic can be a worthwhile addition.

Absolutely agree. Hunt with what you're comfortable. Because we aim at turkeys, I became an optics convert . Shoot any load, you can adjust your POI to POA. Really helps your confidence with that 40 yard shot!

[diyj98]

There's several options. You could have your receiver drilled and tapped, use the Burris speedbead other mentioned, or even pick up a short barrel and use a barrel mount. That way you could switch out barrels for hunting without the optics.

[Bowguy]

I agree w the new gun guys. Life is too short to be gun poor. Keep the old one and buy another

[nyhunter]

  YES!!!!!! never pass up the opportunity to buy a new gun!!!

[sixbird]

Here's a nice viable option for you. I put one on a friends gun a year ago and it's been great. Easy to mount and very secure...https://www.amazon.com/B-Square-Universal-Cantilever-Mount-Ribs-8-Inch/dp/B000VYPF2S

[allaboutshooting]

Hey everybody! I was wondering if I should get a new gun. I currently have a berreta a300 outlander in the 28" model. Yes, I know it is long. I really like how this patterns with long bird XRs. The only thing is I am looking to put some type of red dot optic on top of it. The model I have doesn't have a dove tail or anything so I would need to add some holes and a rail.

Should I just consider selling the gun for a cz reaper magnum or something like that or just find a way to put an optic on it?

Here are a whole series of adapters made just for that purpose. http://www.truglo.com/accessories/adapters.asp  They work very well on Beretta shotguns.

Thanks,
Clark