The Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol Shotgun

Introduction and Technical Overview

The video focuses on the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol shotgun in the gray finish. The host begins by outlining the basic technical specifications that a buyer can expect out of the box. The shotgun is a semi-automatic, gas-operated 12 gauge with a tubular magazine capacity of 7+1 rounds. It features a 19.1-inch barrel and an overall listed length of 38 inches. The butt pad is a half-inch thick rubber design intended to help manage recoil. The receiver is constructed from 7075-T6 aluminum. The goal of the video is to verify these specifications and provide measured data on trigger pull, overall length, and weight for a clearer understanding of how the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol is configured from the factory.

Barrel, Sights, and Front-End Features

Attention then shifts to the front of the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol. The shotgun uses a 19.1-inch barrel, matching the manufacturer’s listed specification. At the muzzle end, it is equipped with a raised fiber optic front sight post designed to be easy to pick up for clay shooting or general target use. Just behind the front sight, there is a polymer clamp that incorporates QD sling mounts, allowing quick attachment of slings. The forend includes M-LOK sections, giving mounting options for accessories such as lights or lasers. These features are presented as practical elements that support both general shooting and more task-focused configurations without altering the core shotgun.

Forend, Grip Texture, and Controls

The forend of the A300 Ultima Patrol has aggressive texturing that the host notes as being particularly grippy for a shotgun. The texture is intended to keep the support hand secure, even under 12 gauge recoil or when hands are sweaty. Additional M-LOK slots on the bottom of the forend allow further accessory mounting beyond the textured gripping surface. The shotgun is confirmed clear before handling. An extended bolt release made of polymer is highlighted; it flares outward and protrudes enough to be easily accessed. Cycling the action is described as very smooth, and the enlarged bolt release can be activated with minimal effort, emphasizing ease of operation during loading and manipulation.

Rail, Sights, Trigger Guard, and Safety

On top of the receiver, the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol includes a seven-slot Picatinny rail for mounting optics. While the rail supports red dots or other sights, the host notes that the factory iron sights are already quite usable. The rear sight is a polymer unit with a large aperture, which is appropriate for a shotgun’s typical engagement distances. Moving down, the trigger guard is relatively large to accommodate gloved use, though not oversized enough for bulky mittens. The cross-bolt safety is integrated into the trigger guard area and is recessed slightly into the shotgun, making it less likely to be bumped accidentally. This section emphasizes the shotgun’s balance between accessory readiness and straightforward, familiar controls.

Trigger Pull Testing

The trigger characteristics of the A300 Ultima Patrol are examined in detail. The trigger is described as smooth with a small amount of initial movement before a clean break. The reset is short, with minimal travel required to fire subsequent shots, which can support quick follow-up shots. Using a trigger pull gauge, three measurements are taken. The first pull registers approximately 4.6 pounds, the second about 3.1 pounds, and the third around 4.0 pounds. Based on these readings, the trigger pull is characterized as falling in the 3- to 4-pound range. This measured data provides a practical sense of how light and consistent the trigger feels during use.

Weight and Dimension Measurements

After trigger testing, the shotgun is weighed on a scale with the chamber confirmed empty. The Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol comes in at approximately 6.77 pounds. This weight is noted as relatively light for a shotgun, which can help with handling while still offering some mass to mitigate 12 gauge recoil. The overall length is then measured from muzzle to butt, coming out to about 37.75 inches, slightly shorter than the listed 38 inches. Additional rough measurements are taken, including a height of about 5.5 inches at the buttstock and an estimated distance of roughly 7 inches from the receiver area to the front sight post. These measurements are shown to give viewers a clearer sense of the shotgun’s proportions.

Closing Thoughts and Additional Resources

The video concludes with a brief recap and a pointer to related content. The host mentions a separate video covering the black model of the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol, where a competitive shooter shares impressions of the shotgun from a match-oriented perspective. Viewers who own or have used the A300 Ultima Patrol are encouraged to leave reviews and comments describing their experiences. The presentation ends with a sign-off, emphasizing that the main objectives—verifying specifications, measuring trigger pull, weight, and length, and highlighting key features such as the 7+1 capacity, 12 gauge chambering, and accessory-ready forend and rail—have been covered for the gray Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol.