Your video should be the 'gold standard' for youtube 'howto' videos. Scripting, audio, camera, lighting - all perfect. I just purchased a 1301 tactical LE version and your two videos make the ultimate video user manual. Beretta should hire you :-) Again, thank you!!!!
Thanks so much for the positive vibes Joe! Glad you liked the videos 👍👍. You’ll love the 1301, it’s a great shotgun and will pretty much run most cartridges and loads. Enjoy!
@@StrollaLawDefense thanks 😊 glad you liked it. I do go to town on cleaning and maintenance but I like to know it’s clean and 100% serviceable when I pull the trigger 👍
Thanks so much for the feedback 😎 it’s a great shotgun and as the receiver and construction is similar with other beretta semi autos (A300 and A300 series) hopefully they will find this guide useful too. Lol, yes couldn’t decide between AR or 1911 so got one with both 😁
@@JonCresswellUk It very much did help! First disassembly and cleaning today and this was just what I needed. Added bonus was that I bought the exact same Boretech stuff, so this was one to one exact demonstration. Thank you. :)
@@JonCresswellUk I’d say the removal of the gas ring in the piston. I’ve watched several cleaning videos on the 1301 and A400 and have not seen anyone remove that piece. I’ve also never seen that bore jag you used. I liked the close ups you provided throughout the entirety of the video and the tips you offered. Especially depressing the bolt release while removing the trigger group. It was an excellent video man! I appreciate the time you spent making it for everyone. 👍🏻. I saved the video.
Wow VN i sure am glad this Video popped up randomly. Didnt see it when i searched the other day. The other vids for cleaning the 1301 are Good. This vid is The Best. Audio clean, lighting bright and edits are 👌🏻💯 This will always be my go to video for cleaning my 1301. keep up the good work Thank you
Awesome 🤩 thanks for the feedback. Glad you found the video helpful, and pleased it popped up on your feed 👍👍. Please share the link with fellow shooters to help spread the word 😎
Well done mate thank you for the detail. I just got the Beretta 1301 tac for home defense. Thus far I am very pleased. Greetings for the United States as well.
This NEEDS to come standard issue with the 1301 in the box or a card with a link to this!! So in depth!!! And I'm jumping online to get some new supplies to make my shotgun cleaning easier!! Thanks again, brother!!
Can’t remember if i did it in my video, but I do treat the outer barrel and breech to some spray oil (I use the Leiga spray from Browning for this. The large can lasts ages) then wipe it dry - especially if it’s been raining.
@@JonCresswellUk you use that BoreTech stuff. I'm going today to do some of the stuff you showed. Especially the reloading. After I get some things installed once they arrive! Eagerly awaiting my delivery guy haha.
I give mine a good clean after every shoot, but I’m quite funny about cleaning and maintaining my guns. The gas parts to the shotgun are supposedly “self cleaning” as they will scrape the worst off, but I’d probably say clean after you go through a slab (250+) of cartridges.
Do you have a video showing how to install the Beretta Picatinny rail on the 1301? I purchased this firearm a few months ago and unfortunately didn’t purchase the tactical version which has it already assembled. Much appreciated!
Hi, really sorry but I don’t have a video on that. I shoot it “standard” so no optics. The comp pro comes with pre drilled holes in the top of the receiver and you can pick up the correct picatinny rail at estore.beretta.com/en-eu/beretta-picatinny-rail-for-1301/tx4/. I can’t see anything online about it, but my beretta has little plastic inserts in the top that you can remove to expose the threaded holes. The rail at the link should just bolt straight into those holes in the receiver. Hope that helps.
To be fair I probably over clean! I guess it depends on how much you put through it at the range and how dirty the action/gas parts are getting. The gas parts do have a “self clean” action as they are supposed to scrape off excess carbon, but I wouldn’t advise relying on this as I know a friend whose gas port holes got clogged up. I’d say that it’s definitely good practice to give the barrel a pull through with some cleaner and leave it lightly oiled.
@@JonCresswellUk that was pretty much what I was thinking to do. Unless I'm putting 500 rounds through that day. Every other range day strip it down and clean. I just got the 1301 haven't even fired it yet. Still a little nervous to take it apart for the first time. I did pull a bore snake through already just to clean it of any factory left grease. Your video will definitely help.
Thanks Joe. It’s easier to strip than it looks - I hope the videos help. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it when you go to the range. I had a smile from ear to ear when I shot mine.
My cleaning kit is made from Boretech products. I Use Shotgun blend, XP Oil, Patch jag, Patches, and a shotgun rod. the dental scrapers i got off amazon.
@@JonCresswellUk Thank you sir, enjoyed the video. Liked the looks of that jag...made sense to me. Just got a 1301 tactical but want to clean it before shooting.
I agree that watching reviews and how to videos helps you to select the appropriate equipment. There is so much choice out there and one gun is not right for everyone. Glad you found a gun that suits your needs 👍
It’s a smooth barrel. I use the rod and wire back and forth to clean the barrel, then I push patches through (or use a bore snake) from the chamber end.
@@JonCresswellUk Okay thank you. I have 1301 Tactical. I assume same thing? I never thought it could be damaging but I started to queation after hearing from others. I'm vert new to the gun world so still learning.
Hey Jon great videos as always on your 1301, I've seen some people replace the spring with a stronger one or at least thats what they say it is. Is that necessary? Mahalo
@@JonCresswellUk 1. disassembly for sure, including safety check 2. some tricks, e.g. not to clean the barrel without choke - it really helps when someone has a little knowledge about shotguns, 3. putting it back all together 4. video quality, your comments, good speaking pace and structure of entire video - this is one of the best examples of what a good tutorial is
@@ThePumazor that’s great you got so much from it 👍👍. The clean with choke I’m is critical - otherwise you can damage threads or introduce fouling to the threads. It’s such a great shotgun, hope you enjoy shooting yours too.
Thanks for sharing. My mag tube usually has more stubborn carbon where the gas system covers it. Yours cleaned right up. Also, what type of brush are you using, stainless steel or brass?
I clean it after each day of shooting and it had around 200 cartridges through it. The oiled rag helps to get it off, as you could see, it comes off with each wipe. The brass wire brush was from Amazon, there’s a link in the description that should take you there. Sometimes if the carbon is really caked on I may use a bit of scotchbrite pad.
@@JonCresswellUk that must be it. I clean my 1301 Tac, Gen 2 once every 6 months, whether it needs it or not. 😜👍 And I must have at least 8-900 rounds through it. Well thanks again. You really impressed me with putting back the action bar return spring. I had to use masking tape and crazy contortions to put mine back. You made it look easy. 👍👍👍
@@flyboytim2009 Thank you for saying you clean your only every 6 months and after 8-900 rounds The video creator says he does this after every use of 200 rounds. I would give up shooting if I had to do that.
I’m sure you don’t need to clean it as much as I do 🤣. I just clean it after each time I fire it. It’s a habit I have - I struggle to put them away dirty 🤪, a bit of post shooting therapy. Having said that if I had comps or shoots over a whole weekend I’d only clean it when I’m done.
Took my 1301 comp 21" out to the range today. For some reason it kept failing to cycle rounds. The round was a Score (Canadian company) 2¾" 1oz target slug, low recoil. It would fire one slug, then not eject. I'd manually eject the slug. Pull trigger and a click. I called Stoeger-Beretta Canada. The lady said I should be using 1⅛-1¼ oz slugs. Preferably 3" round for break in. I'm gonna clean her up good and get some heavier rounds. I thought you didn't need a break in period with the 1301. If you do, how many rounds?
I didn’t think they needed breaking in either! I ran a slab (250) 32g 7.5 birdshot through mine and then used 38g 7.5 and it hasn’t skipped a beat. I’ve not used slug in it yet.
@@JonCresswellUk thanks. Another question if you don't mind. When I took off the forend, I noticed a black rubber ring gasket had come loose. I'm presuming it fits in the top of the forend and thus when put together, rests against the gas block.
@@JonCresswellUk what do you mean by "slab" (250)? That buckshot? I have those two, but can only shoot slugs at the range or bird shot or target loads at the skeet range.
Hi, it could be a large carbon build up in your gas parts? If you follow the disassembly procedure it should slide out of the receiver and off the . You could maybe try squirting a bit of gun oil to loosen it off. I hope that helps.
I’m a cleaning freak, so I clean it after every range day. I usually get through a few hundred cartridges each time…you probably don’t need to clean as much as I do as the gas plug has teeth on the expansion ring which (supposedly) self cleans the gas parts. I wouldn’t rely on that though as you’ll need to make sure the gas port holes in the barrel and the gas block stay clear from carbon.
I finally managed to use mine, I have some problem and don't know the cause. First, the internal part of the body has been scrapped off (speaking of the anodization) by the cartridge elevator, Is this a common problem? Second, shooting with 35g ammunition for some reason make some of those, situated in the magazine, to fall off, straight down to the ground from the end of the magazine, before getting on the elevator. Third, the end of the magazine tube Is slightly melted by the Heat coming out from the barrell. I don't know if you still havn't fired the gun in this video, because It seems perfect, but if you did, I'm pretty scared that mine may have major issues. Please help me to understand if this Is common or not. Thank you
I’ve had mine for a couple of years and use it for practical shotgun so have put quite a few cartridges through it. It sounds like yours has a problem with the loading gate/receiver assembly 🤔. If it’s scraping off the anodised paint then it may be catching? I’ve never had cartridges fall from the magazine either. If I were you I’d take it to the shop you got it from or a gun smith and ask them to take a look at it and fault find. The end of my mag tube has carbon deposits on it but hasn’t melted. I’ve not know them to melt either. Definitely get it checked out.
@@JonCresswellUk I'm cleaning now, and It looks you are right about the tube, it's Just carbon, but I have no idea about how to clean, I don't want to use a metal brush because It would scratch of the anodization. Any tips?
No not at all. Prove its clear so it’s safe to work on. Leave the working parts forward. Remove the trigger mech pin and then you can remove the trigger mech.
@@_DST0NE_ I’m not actually sure what a “trigger bow” is 🤷♂️ couldn’t see it in the parts list (www.brownells.co.uk/Schematics/Beretta/Shotguns/Beretta-1301-Competition-Trigger-Schematic). Maybe the exploded schematic will help you strip the trigger mech? Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful.
@@JonCresswellUk that schematic did help actually.. not sure why I couldn't find that on Beretta's site. I'll be trying to extract parts #94-98 & 101 from the trigger assembly, and then swap out the actual trigger. Wish me luck 🙏🏻🤞
@@_DST0NE_ glad it helped. Agreed it would be useful to have those schematics in the product manual or on the beretta website. Good luck with your trigger strip down!
Great video! I'm considering getting one of these, but have not been able to find one in any stores yet. I have not yet been able to get a reliable number on what the length of pull is. I'm short, so I need a short LOP. Any chance you could tell me what the LOP is(either with our without the spacer) Thanks!
The 1301 pro comps are hard to find in the USA due to import restrictions and you get one the tube will likely have a plug in it as well because again federal import restrictions. However there are aftermarket magazine options to get your capacity to 10+1 or more. I just ordered mine brother. Honestly I think the 1301 is one of the better race guns.
@@ericalger2072 I have a Toni systems magazine that holds 10 cartridges 😉, but there are lots of options out there. I’ve seen a nice mag that extends when you load it and contracts when you shoot it which is pretty neat
Thank you very much for your mail . The item I want is currently sold out. I don’t know if it can be ordered from Japan . But I will email the shop when it goes on sale again
🙂 thanks for the useful feedback John 👍. I’ll try to speed up or remove duplicated processes in any new videos. It’s always a balance of trying to show the whole process and not covering enough, but your suggestion is really useful feedback for me so thanks 😊
I don’t even understand why you’re even doing all that it’s a self cleaning system. You definitely don’t need to do that every time you shoot the gun you’re wearing the parts out even faster by taking it apart that much and that gun won’t corrode because it’s a aluminum and stainless steel
Thank you for reaching out to me. Unfortunately stainless steel can also corrode. It does so at a slower rate, but to protect my guns components I make sure I remove fowling, moisture and any dirt/dust. Shooting in the UK we have a lot of foul weather, so guns get exposed to rain and mud frequently. I’m ex-military so gun/rifle cleaning is ingrained, however, to keep your gun serviceable I would recommend keeping it clean. You may not need to clean the gas parts every time, but it’s worth checking them, and maybe taking the worst off, as the 2 vent holes into the barrel and the small holes in the gas block can clog up (this happened to a friend of mine).
Beretta say it's self cleaning but it's not. After 6000round most of my gas ports were clogged with a mix of lead and carbon. It doesn't need to be cleaned every time but every 2000 round now I'll be doing it
@JoeC92 true, always good to check the 2 ports in the barrel that feed the gas parts. It does get the worst of it off, but like you said, no need to clean every time, but good to do a deep clean periodically to keep it functioning.
Once you’ve pushed the jag and patch through, the dirty patch will fall off when you pull the rod back out. So you couldn’t pull it back and forth. Some people only push the brush through one way too, I am a bit lazy for that, so use it to scrub the barrel. Then when I push the patches through it cleans all the gunk from the barrel out the muzzle end
Thanks for the feedback. Everyone has their own maintenance routine, I probably over clean my firearms (it’s an ex military thing…) but I wouldn’t recommend waiting 10 years to clean like this. It depends on your usage and the environment in which you shoot - practical shot is ammo intensive and in the UK we have a lot of wet range days.
WD-40 🫠. If you’re going to use a spray you should consider a spray oil like Browning Leiga spray as it’ll be better than WD-40. I use this to wipe over my rifles and shotgun after wet weather 👍
Your video should be the 'gold standard' for youtube 'howto' videos. Scripting, audio, camera, lighting - all perfect. I just purchased a 1301 tactical LE version and your two videos make the ultimate video user manual. Beretta should hire you :-) Again, thank you!!!!
Thanks so much for the positive vibes Joe! Glad you liked the videos 👍👍. You’ll love the 1301, it’s a great shotgun and will pretty much run most cartridges and loads. Enjoy!
This should also be the gold standard video on how to clean the 1301 as well
@@StrollaLawDefense thanks 😊 glad you liked it. I do go to town on cleaning and maintenance but I like to know it’s clean and 100% serviceable when I pull the trigger 👍
Wow! It doesn't get any more detailed than this! Thanks for a super helpful video!
🤩 thanks.
No maintenance instructions with the gun. This was helpful video, thank you!
Yes, I found that so hopefully the video helps 👍👍
Splendid! This is a must watch video for all Beretta 1301 owners! Very well timed and thorough. I enjoyed your cleaning mat, too ;)
Thanks so much for the feedback 😎 it’s a great shotgun and as the receiver and construction is similar with other beretta semi autos (A300 and A300 series) hopefully they will find this guide useful too.
Lol, yes couldn’t decide between AR or 1911 so got one with both 😁
This video is golden. Carefully watching every second of it.
Thank you! Hope it helps
@@JonCresswellUk It very much did help! First disassembly and cleaning today and this was just what I needed. Added bonus was that I bought the exact same Boretech stuff, so this was one to one exact demonstration. Thank you. :)
Awesome news 🤙
Great job showing the right way how to take the gun apart and how to assemble it back. Thank you! Very helpful instructions. ❤
Thanks for watching 🙏 glad you found it useful
this is such a detailed tutorial. im new to firearms and this is a godsend
Thanks FronkG! Here’s the other 1301 video th-cam.com/video/8Bj2ARCHjNY/w-d-xo.html
Great stuff John, Class to see the Breechtool being used on even more of your weapon systems!
Literally my fingers don’t bend that way so having a tool that can get to those hard to reach places makes all the difference.
Beretta should link to this video, it is so much better tan the manual. thanks for putting the effort in Jon.
Thanks Ollie 😊 glad you like it. Feel free to share it with your fiends who have berettas too 👍
Jon, you did an excellent job covering maintenance of the 1301. Thank you!
Thank you! Keeping it serviceable means it’s good to go when you need it
Excellent instructions for a longtime shooter, but first time semiauto owner. You demystified several steps. Many thanks!
I’m glad the video helped. I hope you have an awesome time when you get to the range with it
Thanks!
Thank you 🤩 that’s really kind of you
Great video, I have just bought a secondhand 1301 and will be using this at the weekend to strip and clean my new toy, many thanks.
It’s an awesome shotgun! You’ll have great fun using it. Glad the video helped.
Beretta User Guide Part 2 going live tomorrow (5 Sep 21) at 16:00 uk time 😁👍
Gold standard right here. Thanks!
Thank you 🙏
Please share the video with your shooting buddies.
Such a great shotgun, I love it! Hope you enjoyed the video. I’ll be doing a second video to go though the functions of the shotgun.
Great as always! Fantastic shotgun
@@mmurphy834 thanks Murph. Great fun to shoot as well 😊👍
A very comprehensive cleaning for every shotgun. Well done.
Thanks Richard 👍. Did you see my Beretta 1301 User Guide: How it works, Loading & Unloading (Part 2)
th-cam.com/video/8Bj2ARCHjNY/w-d-xo.html
Excellent video. So glad I found this. Thank you.
Thank you 🙏 what was the most useful thing in the video?
@@JonCresswellUk I’d say the removal of the gas ring in the piston. I’ve watched several cleaning videos on the 1301 and A400 and have not seen anyone remove that piece. I’ve also never seen that bore jag you used. I liked the close ups you provided throughout the entirety of the video and the tips you offered. Especially depressing the bolt release while removing the trigger group. It was an excellent video man! I appreciate the time you spent making it for everyone. 👍🏻. I saved the video.
Awesome! I’m so glad you found it helped. Have you seen the other 1301 video on my channel? There’s a part 1 and 2.
Wow VN i sure am glad this Video popped up randomly. Didnt see it when i searched the other day.
The other vids for cleaning the 1301 are Good. This vid is The Best.
Audio clean, lighting bright and edits are 👌🏻💯
This will always be my go to video for cleaning my 1301.
keep up the good work
Thank you
Awesome 🤩 thanks for the feedback. Glad you found the video helpful, and pleased it popped up on your feed 👍👍. Please share the link with fellow shooters to help spread the word 😎
Supar job on instructions, Jon. But your camera coverage is pretty outstanding as well!!
Thanks for the feedback 🤝
@@JonCresswellUk You are very welcome. Jon!!
Thanks for such a great video really help me out on cleaning my 1301
Glad it helped
Nicely explained. Thank you, kind sir.
Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much for this excellent video!
Thanks buddy 🤩
I did exactly what you said not to and damaged the o-ring in the gas system. Got a few replacements on the way.
Ah…the o-ring in the gas block is quite delicate, it’s probably a good idea to have a few spares. Actually I think I’ll get a new one too 👍
Very detailed video step by step nicely done.
Thank you sir
Thanks for the post. I needed this.
Thank you
I love Bore Tech too. They make great stuff.
I thought I was good at cleaning until I discovered Boretech, then I realised what clean really was!
@@JonCresswellUk Indeed, and the bonus is none of their solvents are toxic. I never feel sick after working with them.
True, I can get away with cleaning in the house without fear of getting told off
Man this is a great video!!! Well done mate!!👍🏻
Thanks 🤩
excellent work. great camera work too
Thank you ☺️ hope you found it useful.
Great video!!! Love this explanation!!!
Thanks 🙏
Well done mate thank you for the detail. I just got the Beretta 1301 tac for home defense. Thus far I am very pleased. Greetings for the United States as well.
Greetings 👋 🇬🇧🇺🇸
It’s a great shotgun! I hope you get some good range time with it.
Great video! Thank you for your detail guide. All the best!
Thank you. Do you have a similar maintenance routine?
Very nice video!
Thanks Gary 👍
Awesome tutorial, thanks
Thank you! I hope it helped?
great thorough cleaning video. thanks
Thanks 😊. Yes it does take a bit of cleaning, but it’s a fantastic shotgun
This NEEDS to come standard issue with the 1301 in the box or a card with a link to this!! So in depth!!! And I'm jumping online to get some new supplies to make my shotgun cleaning easier!! Thanks again, brother!!
Can’t remember if i did it in my video, but I do treat the outer barrel and breech to some spray oil (I use the Leiga spray from Browning for this. The large can lasts ages) then wipe it dry - especially if it’s been raining.
@@JonCresswellUk you use that BoreTech stuff. I'm going today to do some of the stuff you showed. Especially the reloading. After I get some things installed once they arrive! Eagerly awaiting my delivery guy haha.
Yes Boretech have some great products 👍👍. Hope the delivery guy arrives soon!
Amazing Jon, I'm I to clean my 1301 in this manner after each use please?
I give mine a good clean after every shoot, but I’m quite funny about cleaning and maintaining my guns. The gas parts to the shotgun are supposedly “self cleaning” as they will scrape the worst off, but I’d probably say clean after you go through a slab (250+) of cartridges.
@JonCresswellUk thank you again very informative, take care and looking forward to more of your videos.
Travis
Here’s the other Beretta 1301 video - Beretta 1301 User Guide: How it works, Loading & Unloading (Part 2)
th-cam.com/video/8Bj2ARCHjNY/w-d-xo.html
Very informative video! Well done!
You’re welcome ☺️ glad you found it useful
Very informative Jon Cheers !!
Glad you enjoyed it - it gave me a good excuse to give my shotgun a good clean too 👌
Do you have a video showing how to install the Beretta Picatinny rail on the 1301? I purchased this firearm a few months ago and unfortunately didn’t purchase the tactical version which has it already assembled. Much appreciated!
Hi, really sorry but I don’t have a video on that. I shoot it “standard” so no optics. The comp pro comes with pre drilled holes in the top of the receiver and you can pick up the correct picatinny rail at estore.beretta.com/en-eu/beretta-picatinny-rail-for-1301/tx4/. I can’t see anything online about it, but my beretta has little plastic inserts in the top that you can remove to expose the threaded holes. The rail at the link should just bolt straight into those holes in the receiver. Hope that helps.
I'm still just shopping for a 1301 at the moment, but this video is truly excellent! Hope to reference it again as an owner. Cheers!
Good luck with your shopping 👍 it’s a great shotgun, you’ll enjoy shooting it
This was very helpful. Thanks so much for a good video.
You’re welcome ☺️ thanks for watching
Is this needed after each time at the range or every few, with a quick bore snake and CLP in between
To be fair I probably over clean! I guess it depends on how much you put through it at the range and how dirty the action/gas parts are getting. The gas parts do have a “self clean” action as they are supposed to scrape off excess carbon, but I wouldn’t advise relying on this as I know a friend whose gas port holes got clogged up. I’d say that it’s definitely good practice to give the barrel a pull through with some cleaner and leave it lightly oiled.
@@JonCresswellUk that was pretty much what I was thinking to do. Unless I'm putting 500 rounds through that day. Every other range day strip it down and clean.
I just got the 1301 haven't even fired it yet. Still a little nervous to take it apart for the first time.
I did pull a bore snake through already just to clean it of any factory left grease.
Your video will definitely help.
Thanks Joe. It’s easier to strip than it looks - I hope the videos help.
I’m sure you’ll enjoy it when you go to the range. I had a smile from ear to ear when I shot mine.
How do i remove the magazine tube. Is it just loc tited in mine wont twist out and cant see any other means of securing
It’s probably just been put on very tightly. It literally just unscrews, there shouldn’t be any loctite or similar on it.
Just perfect video
Thank you 😊
What brand is that cleaning kit?
My cleaning kit is made from Boretech products. I Use Shotgun blend, XP Oil, Patch jag, Patches, and a shotgun rod. the dental scrapers i got off amazon.
@@JonCresswellUk Thank you sir, enjoyed the video. Liked the looks of that jag...made sense to me. Just got a 1301 tactical but want to clean it before shooting.
@@davemcdonald7066 was did you find most useful in the video? You'll enjoy the 1301 tactical, it's a great shotgun!
Always good to watch these BEFORE buying...Remington versamax tactical is much easier to clean and every bit as reliable
I agree that watching reviews and how to videos helps you to select the appropriate equipment. There is so much choice out there and one gun is not right for everyone. Glad you found a gun that suits your needs 👍
Is it okay to use bore wire in the barrel and pull back instead of only pushing through?
It’s a smooth barrel. I use the rod and wire back and forth to clean the barrel, then I push patches through (or use a bore snake) from the chamber end.
@@JonCresswellUk Okay thank you. I have 1301 Tactical. I assume same thing? I never thought it could be damaging but I started to queation after hearing from others. I'm vert new to the gun world so still learning.
The bore tech wire brush (there are other brands out there) I use is specifically designed for 12 gauge 👍.
Thank you very helpful
Glad it helped - is there anything I didn’t cover that you’d like me to explore in another video?
@@JonCresswellUk I'm still trying to understand how the gas system works for the 1301 mod 2. I think some others might like to know also.
@@xhag1x did you see this video Beretta 1301 User Guide: How it works, Loading & Unloading (Part 2)
th-cam.com/video/8Bj2ARCHjNY/w-d-xo.html
Hey Jon great videos as always on your 1301, I've seen some people replace the spring with a stronger one or at least thats what they say it is. Is that necessary? Mahalo
Thanks for the feedback 👍 I’ve not had any issues with the spring in mine. The comp pro comes with an extended mag and spring.
thank you for this vid!
You’re welcome. What did you find most helpful?
@@JonCresswellUk
1. disassembly for sure, including safety check
2. some tricks, e.g. not to clean the barrel without choke - it really helps when someone has a little knowledge about shotguns,
3. putting it back all together
4. video quality, your comments, good speaking pace and structure of entire video - this is one of the best examples of what a good tutorial is
@@ThePumazor that’s great you got so much from it 👍👍. The clean with choke I’m is critical - otherwise you can damage threads or introduce fouling to the threads. It’s such a great shotgun, hope you enjoy shooting yours too.
Great video, thank you! Who did the drilling / widening at the magazine slot?
Thanks for sharing.
My mag tube usually has more stubborn carbon where the gas system covers it. Yours cleaned right up.
Also, what type of brush are you using, stainless steel or brass?
I clean it after each day of shooting and it had around 200 cartridges through it. The oiled rag helps to get it off, as you could see, it comes off with each wipe. The brass wire brush was from Amazon, there’s a link in the description that should take you there. Sometimes if the carbon is really caked on I may use a bit of scotchbrite pad.
@@JonCresswellUk that must be it. I clean my 1301 Tac, Gen 2 once every 6 months, whether it needs it or not. 😜👍 And I must have at least 8-900 rounds through it. Well thanks again.
You really impressed me with putting back the action bar return spring. I had to use masking tape and crazy contortions to put mine back. You made it look easy. 👍👍👍
@@flyboytim2009 😂👍 treat them mean 😉. I used to clean in dry (scrub with no oil) but the oil seems to help loads.
@@flyboytim2009 Thank you for saying you clean your only every 6 months and after 8-900 rounds The video creator says he does this after every use of 200 rounds. I would give up shooting if I had to do that.
I’m sure you don’t need to clean it as much as I do 🤣. I just clean it after each time I fire it. It’s a habit I have - I struggle to put them away dirty 🤪, a bit of post shooting therapy. Having said that if I had comps or shoots over a whole weekend I’d only clean it when I’m done.
Took my 1301 comp 21" out to the range today. For some reason it kept failing to cycle rounds. The round was a Score (Canadian company) 2¾" 1oz target slug, low recoil. It would fire one slug, then not eject. I'd manually eject the slug. Pull trigger and a click.
I called Stoeger-Beretta Canada. The lady said I should be using 1⅛-1¼ oz slugs. Preferably 3" round for break in.
I'm gonna clean her up good and get some heavier rounds.
I thought you didn't need a break in period with the 1301. If you do, how many rounds?
I didn’t think they needed breaking in either! I ran a slab (250) 32g 7.5 birdshot through mine and then used 38g 7.5 and it hasn’t skipped a beat. I’ve not used slug in it yet.
@@JonCresswellUk thanks. Another question if you don't mind. When I took off the forend, I noticed a black rubber ring gasket had come loose. I'm presuming it fits in the top of the forend and thus when put together, rests against the gas block.
@@JonCresswellUk what do you mean by "slab" (250)? That buckshot? I have those two, but can only shoot slugs at the range or bird shot or target loads at the skeet range.
@@chocol8thunda slab of cartridges I.e. a box with 250 cartridges in. Birdshot 👍
@@chocol8thunda that rubber gasket fits inside the gas block. You should be able to feel an indent inside where it fits.
Jon, I have a class this weekend. Can you come over and clean my 1301 so I can keep watching NHL playoffs? : )
Ha ha 👍 love to but I’m at the Northern Shooting Show all weekend on the Vortex Optics stand 😎
Friend, what is the name or link where you sell this 12 gauge cleaning rod? this cleaning kit?
I don’t sell anything. They are www.boretech.com products that I use. They make good solid gear and the cleaning solutions work really well for me.
@@JonCresswellUk OK thanks
Informative. Great done. All important details explained in detail. Best how-to video for the Beretta I've ever seen. #twothumbsup
Thanks Johnny 😊 glad you enjoyed it.
My 1301 tactical barrel won’t come off, what could be the reason ?
Hi, it could be a large carbon build up in your gas parts? If you follow the disassembly procedure it should slide out of the receiver and off the . You could maybe try squirting a bit of gun oil to loosen it off. I hope that helps.
How often do you clean your 1301? Any specific round count?
I’m a cleaning freak, so I clean it after every range day. I usually get through a few hundred cartridges each time…you probably don’t need to clean as much as I do as the gas plug has teeth on the expansion ring which (supposedly) self cleans the gas parts. I wouldn’t rely on that though as you’ll need to make sure the gas port holes in the barrel and the gas block stay clear from carbon.
I finally managed to use mine, I have some problem and don't know the cause.
First, the internal part of the body has been scrapped off (speaking of the anodization) by the cartridge elevator, Is this a common problem?
Second, shooting with 35g ammunition for some reason make some of those, situated in the magazine, to fall off, straight down to the ground from the end of the magazine, before getting on the elevator.
Third, the end of the magazine tube Is slightly melted by the Heat coming out from the barrell.
I don't know if you still havn't fired the gun in this video, because It seems perfect, but if you did, I'm pretty scared that mine may have major issues.
Please help me to understand if this Is common or not.
Thank you
I’ve had mine for a couple of years and use it for practical shotgun so have put quite a few cartridges through it.
It sounds like yours has a problem with the loading gate/receiver assembly 🤔. If it’s scraping off the anodised paint then it may be catching? I’ve never had cartridges fall from the magazine either.
If I were you I’d take it to the shop you got it from or a gun smith and ask them to take a look at it and fault find.
The end of my mag tube has carbon deposits on it but hasn’t melted. I’ve not know them to melt either.
Definitely get it checked out.
@@JonCresswellUk I'm cleaning now, and It looks you are right about the tube, it's Just carbon, but I have no idea about how to clean, I don't want to use a metal brush because It would scratch of the anodization.
Any tips?
@@TheDzugasvili maybe try using a bit of spray oil, or barrel cleaner to loosen the carbon.
Very helpful
You’re welcome ☺️ glad you found it useful
Jolly good!
Thanks 😊
so much CHROME!!! these guns are spectacular
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Jon... if I wanted to just pull out the trigger assembly to install a different trigger bow, would I still need to do that entire tear down?
No not at all. Prove its clear so it’s safe to work on. Leave the working parts forward. Remove the trigger mech pin and then you can remove the trigger mech.
@@JonCresswellUk thanks! Well that's gonna speed things up at least. Ever changed the trigger bow? There's no videos on that anywhere I've looked
@@_DST0NE_ I’m not actually sure what a “trigger bow” is 🤷♂️ couldn’t see it in the parts list (www.brownells.co.uk/Schematics/Beretta/Shotguns/Beretta-1301-Competition-Trigger-Schematic). Maybe the exploded schematic will help you strip the trigger mech? Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful.
@@JonCresswellUk that schematic did help actually.. not sure why I couldn't find that on Beretta's site. I'll be trying to extract parts #94-98 & 101 from the trigger assembly, and then swap out the actual trigger. Wish me luck 🙏🏻🤞
@@_DST0NE_ glad it helped. Agreed it would be useful to have those schematics in the product manual or on the beretta website. Good luck with your trigger strip down!
here in the USA we call it counter clockwise in case any 1 is confiused
Thanks for the translation Eric 🙂. Anti-clockwise = counterclockwise
Thanks a lot!
You’re more than welcome
Im surprised a semi auto shotty is legal in the Uk!
We can have semi automatic shotguns, and .22 rifles 👌(if they’re on your Firearms Certificate and you have good reason to have one).
Great video! I'm considering getting one of these, but have not been able to find one in any stores yet. I have not yet been able to get a reliable number on what the length of pull is. I'm short, so I need a short LOP. Any chance you could tell me what the LOP is(either with our without the spacer) Thanks!
Mine measured length of pull (with a 1” spacer) is 38cm (almost 15”).
@@JonCresswellUk Thank you very much! This is the first concrete measurement I have been able to find.
@@ggawgs1420 just measured from the trigger to the end of the butt pad. I actually think I need a smaller spacer fitted 🤔
The 1301 pro comps are hard to find in the USA due to import restrictions and you get one the tube will likely have a plug in it as well because again federal import restrictions. However there are aftermarket magazine options to get your capacity to 10+1 or more. I just ordered mine brother. Honestly I think the 1301 is one of the better race guns.
@@ericalger2072 I have a Toni systems magazine that holds 10 cartridges 😉, but there are lots of options out there. I’ve seen a nice mag that extends when you load it and contracts when you shoot it which is pretty neat
日本からです。クリーニングに使用しているツールは何処のメーカーのしょうひんですか？
同じものが日本では見つかりません
I’m really sorry, can you translate to English please?
They want to know what brand of the tool you used for cleaning and he says the same cannot be found in Japan.
I use a Breechtool (breech-tool.com/store/p_10583/the-breechtool-original) and dental scrapers from Amazon
Thank you very much for your mail . The item I want is currently sold out. I don’t know if it can be ordered from Japan . But I will email the shop when it goes on sale again
You can also get from www.jackalfirearms.co.uk/products/breechtool-original. If you use the code “muskrat15” you will get 15% off
Same running gear as my old A391 lol
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Great video. But, you could have edited some parts of it. We don’t actually have to see you run the patch through x4 times. We get it!😁
🙂 thanks for the useful feedback John 👍. I’ll try to speed up or remove duplicated processes in any new videos. It’s always a balance of trying to show the whole process and not covering enough, but your suggestion is really useful feedback for me so thanks 😊
I’m just surprised you can own this in the uk 🤣 nice vid also.
😁 different laws over here, but yes we can own these on firearms licenses. Glad you like the video, thanks for watching.
Cleaning the bolt is more important than running fifty patches down the barrel
I like to keep them both clean 😊
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I don’t even understand why you’re even doing all that it’s a self cleaning system. You definitely don’t need to do that every time you shoot the gun you’re wearing the parts out even faster by taking it apart that much and that gun won’t corrode because it’s a aluminum and stainless steel
Thank you for reaching out to me. Unfortunately stainless steel can also corrode. It does so at a slower rate, but to protect my guns components I make sure I remove fowling, moisture and any dirt/dust.
Shooting in the UK we have a lot of foul weather, so guns get exposed to rain and mud frequently.
I’m ex-military so gun/rifle cleaning is ingrained, however, to keep your gun serviceable I would recommend keeping it clean. You may not need to clean the gas parts every time, but it’s worth checking them, and maybe taking the worst off, as the 2 vent holes into the barrel and the small holes in the gas block can clog up (this happened to a friend of mine).
He is a Brit. Let him enjoy his shotgun. It's all their gov let's tham have for now.
Beretta say it's self cleaning but it's not. After 6000round most of my gas ports were clogged with a mix of lead and carbon. It doesn't need to be cleaned every time but every 2000 round now I'll be doing it
@JoeC92 true, always good to check the 2 ports in the barrel that feed the gas parts. It does get the worst of it off, but like you said, no need to clean every time, but good to do a deep clean periodically to keep it functioning.
😂👍 about that…I’ve got a few more rifles in my cabinet now 😎
great vid, question, why do you have to push only one way with the cloth patches on the jag, but you can go back & forth with the spiral brush?
Once you’ve pushed the jag and patch through, the dirty patch will fall off when you pull the rod back out. So you couldn’t pull it back and forth. Some people only push the brush through one way too, I am a bit lazy for that, so use it to scrub the barrel. Then when I push the patches through it cleans all the gunk from the barrel out the muzzle end
In England, can you use your shotgun to defend yourself against a home invasion?
No
@@JonCresswellUk Come to the USA and be free my friend. (Albeit they are trying hard to take our rights away.)
Thats alot of patches...
I know 😅 but I need to leave it clean
This is a once in 10 year cleaning
Thanks for the feedback. Everyone has their own maintenance routine, I probably over clean my firearms (it’s an ex military thing…) but I wouldn’t recommend waiting 10 years to clean like this. It depends on your usage and the environment in which you shoot - practical shot is ammo intensive and in the UK we have a lot of wet range days.
Way too tedious.... Muzzle down and soak it with WD-40... Done in 15 seconds
WD-40 🫠. If you’re going to use a spray you should consider a spray oil like Browning Leiga spray as it’ll be better than WD-40. I use this to wipe over my rifles and shotgun after wet weather 👍
@@JonCresswellUk Excellent info... Was unaware of product... Will try a can!! Thanks
@@marks6072 No worries 👍. I like it as it’s a good all rounder