opinions on new Beretta Xtrema2 for skeet?

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Chris17404

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Hi all,

I'm a new shooter, and I've found myself addicted to skeet already. I'm currently using my 870P for skeet, but would like to get a quality semi-auto to really learn the game on.

I'm currently considering the Beretta AL391 Urika (competition) and the Remington 1100 Tournament Skeet. I like the fact that the Beretta has the shim adjustable stock, but I like the fact that the 1100 comes with a 26" barrel. A 26" barrel on a semi-auto is roughly equivalent to a 30" barrel on an O/U.

So... then I see this new Beretta Extrema2. Nice looking, shim system, 26" barrel, Beretta reliability, approx same weight as AL391, etc. I also like the fact that it has a lot or recoil-reducing features. Recoil doesn't really bother me, but being a new shooter, I would think the least amount of recoil is best for learning skeet.

A few of the things about the Xtrema2 that might not be great for skeet: since it's a field gun the rib is skinnier and might also be a little angled to make it shoot higher which is not good for skeet.

What are your opinions on the Beretta Xtrema2 for skeet? Does anyone currently use one for skeet? If so, I'd love to hear your opinion. If not, a theoretical opinion is welcomed as well.

Thanks a lot for your on-topic replies!

Chris
 
I doubt you will find many folks that are serious about skeet that use the Extrema.

The shotgun you are looking at is a hunting gun. The Extrema is very good for water fowl and turkeys, but not really set up for clays.

Even though the Beretta 3.5" guns are rock solid and VERY reliable, you dont want to chance ejection problems on the range. Most clay guns are 2.75" or 3" chambers and tuned for lighter loads like 1 oz. of shot at 1200 fps.

My friends and I shoot a lot of clays. Sometimes we will take our "hunting guns" to the range just for fun. My Beretta Pintail auto is recoil operated and works like a dream. Two of my friends have Extrema 3.5" guns and I have yet to see one jam with Wally-World Federals. But I would not take the chance.

Look into a 391 Urika 3" field gun with the adjustable shims. Or maybe the plain jane 391 SPORTING.

I dont know if the new 3901 American comes with shims or not, but they are a good looking gun and not hard on the wallet.
 
Ok lets get something straight, a rib wont really matter you arent going to be looking at it, if the gun recoil bothers you check the gun fit, also the 3901 is a FIELD gun, I know i owned one (one of the best i owned BTW) Seriously if you like the X-trema go for it. Also i wouldnt worry about the barrel if its too long who cares. Trust me I shoot 28's on my 3200. Todd Bender and all the best used 26's and now they use 32's seriously i wouldnt worry about some of the things you worry over. I would go to a range in your area and ask people if you can try their guns. Have somebody who is knowledgable is gun fit check you out. Just because they break all the brids doesnt mean they know diddly about stock fit except what they see. I can break 25's but i cant really tell you if you are seeing what you should be. All the guns you have mentioned i would buy. The first on my list though would be the AL391 Urika but thats only because i have used one extensively and have throughly enjoyed it. Now i dont know everything and take all i say with a grain or two of salt but thats my 2 cents. Oh and if you like the 1100 look for an older older one. Remington has had too many quality control issues lately
 
couple of things

a 28" semi-auto is equivalent to a 30" over-under ( not the 26").

All of the guns you list will work for skeet or any other clay target sport - but that doesn't mean they are the dominant gun you will see. Semi-autos are not the preferred action / type of gun for skeet - or trap - but that has more to do with not wanting to pick up your cases than probably anything else.

Gun fit - and how it feels to you - and then patterning it so you can hit what you are looking at is the big issue. The drop at heel, at comb, paralell comb options, type of foream, all this stuff makes a big difference in how a gun performs vs a specific model. You really need to figure out what the optimum gun is for you - based on your arm length, dimension from shoulder to your cheek, swing weight, length of pull, etc. Very few of us fit the "norm" - and in my case the Berettas, virtually all of the models, just don't fit me so my point of impact is way off vs what I see. My optimum gun is a paralell comb - and I like a gun that's about 8 to 9 lbs for swing on skeet. I also have long arms so I like a longer gun - like a 32" over under or a 30" semi-auto. But you really need to spend some more time trying a variety of guns - before you really settle on what you want - or it gets real expensive. And telling you whether it is a good gun for skeet or not - is not really possible - because it depends on what fits you - and what you want - and what you can afford.
 
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