Beretta Ultralight Classic 12G

[Smokey 1 56]

Has anyone shot one of these or has one in the cabinet, looking for a lightweight gun for rough shooting over the dogs. I was considering going the 20 bore route but these are about the same weight, wonder what they are like recoil wise and do they handle ok, what is your overall impression of this gun ?

 

Cheers in advance

 

Smokey

[SportingShooter 0]

Shot a 28" version on many occasions.

 

Very light for an O/U and handles very well. I can't say I notice any difference in recoil on moving targets, especially in winter with thick clothing.

 

See if you can get yourself to a clay ground with a gun shop and try one out

[Smokey 1 56]

Shot a 28" version on many occasions.

 

Very light for an O/U and handles very well. I can't say I notice any difference in recoil on moving targets, especially in winter with thick clothing.

 

See if you can get yourself to a clay ground with a gun shop and try one out

Thank's for that Sporting Shooter and you 5000 post am I honored

 

Smokey

[j2gundogs 0]

Hi Smokey,

 

I have an Ultralight which I use over the dogs and am very pleased with it.

All things are relative, but handling-wise, I find it very easy to bring up and swing through.

 

When I first got it, it didn't fit me and kicked like a mule! (but then I need a cast like a dog's hind leg!)

Since fitting it, the recoil goes in the right direction and is very smooth now, using 32g 6s which I tend to stick to for pigeons, rabbits, pheasants etc. If you want to use it to shoot Canada geese in greater numbers than 1 or 2 a year then forget it, but for walked up game, shot over dogs, for me is the ideal tool.

 

Hope this helps,

 

J2

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Has anyone shot one of these or has one in the cabinet, looking for a lightweight gun for rough shooting over the dogs. I was considering going the 20 bore route but these are about the same weight, wonder what they are like recoil wise and do they handle ok, what is your overall impression of this gun ?

 

Cheers in advance

 

Smokey

Great question, have been looking at the same gun however I was concerned with regards to the recoil if I put any heavy loads through it

as well the effect it may have on the shoulder during a good day on the pigeons during the summer when lighter clothes are being used.