I purchased a B80 in 1983 for $400. It had a three inch magnum fixed full choke barrel which is 32” long. Primarily a goose gun. When steel shot came along I was able to purchase two extra invector barrels, one chambered in three in magnum and one in two and three quarters. I got both barrels for $200. I have hunted ducks, geese, and upland birds with it for years and have put several thousand rounds through it at the trap range. It has never failed. Now that bismuth shells are readily available and cheaper I have gone back to the 32” barrel for goose hunting. It is light weight and the recoil is mild even with magnum loads. Great gun!
Hi Joe - Thanks for taking the time to write. Quite a few people wrote me about their B80s - all excellent comments. The B2000 is another great buy out there. All the best to you.
Thanks. I appreciate your videos ver much. Very informative. I am currently in the process of restoring a Browning Double Auto made in 1954. Always wanted on as a kid but couldn’t afford one back then. Been a Browning fan for a long time. If you are ever in Ogden Utah pay a visit to the Browning Museum there.
I have a Browning B80 that I purchased in the 1980's. I have a steel receiver just like this gun. I sent the gun back to Browning and they upgraded it to a B80 plus which means that it can shoot 3in or 2 3/4 shells. The 301/302 based guns can shoot 3 inch shells as well but you must change the barrel and remove the plate that goes on the front of the receiver. I have many different barrels for my gun from 22" to a 30" plus a slug barrel. I have a 26" Beretta barrel that I use for skeet. I've replaced a few parts but I would guess that I have at least 10k rounds through my gun.
That is very interesting - I had no idea that Browning could do that upgrade - great company. And great shotgun. I'm hooked on those Browning Double Autos. Thanks for writing.
On the subject of shotguns I think the W model 12 would be a worthwhile video. Your comment on the extractor is funny. As a kid I had an old 12 gauge single barrel my grandfather gave me marked "Gibraltar" with a broken extractor. I carried a lead sinker to drop down the barrel and dislodge the shell after shots. :) He hunted with the thing when he was a teen so it was old. The thing was well made though, very smooth action. Full rib walnut stock it shot really well. His dad was professional duck hunter and later a guide. I think he won the gun by beating Annie Oakley in a skeet shoot. He told me they used to give out cheap guns for prizes in those contests.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I also found an unfired Beretta AL390 gold mallard, beautiful gun. Just purchased a Beretta 1200F Pintail like new cond., know nothing about it except it's inertia. Can you tell me anything about it.
I agree it is a Beretta I own one and love it. The only thing I didn't like was it is and upland gun and tins to shoot higher than your point of aim to allow for the rise of the birds you are hunting. This said I am a shooter that does not look down the barrel so I need the gun to shoot were I am looking. I noticed the stock is not cut at 90 degrees on the back of the stock this makes the gun shoot high . I had a gun smith çut the stock to 90 degrees and now it points and shoots straight as ànd arrow. This really helped me with my shooting .Hope some one finds this helpful . Good shooting
I have a Browning b 80 sl and if I seen one I wouldn't pass it up beretta designed the gun for Browning it's just a beretta 302 with the Browning look and chokes there is a stamp on the barrel that says PB Italy
I don't know that stamp. I have a B80. It shoots steel with out any problems. I bought it new in the 1980s. I have six barrels. Slugs, skeet, 22in to 30 in. Steel receiver. I've used steel shot in my 28 and 30 inch barrels. Don't worry about it.
These B80’s always sold cheap, around $250-$350 in the used rack at the local gun shop. I knew these shotguns had a reputation for being unreliable with low brass from hunting in Pennsylvania during the dove season. The gun shop in town had a knowledgeable owner that steered me to the Browning Gold for having an improved gas system. He said that the B80 was made by Beretta for Browning. If you see a used A5 or Browning Gold, the price tag used was way above $550. Sadly those B80’s never caught on because the Remington 1100 outclassed it.
@@mr.wingmaster3645 I JUST BOUGHT ONE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH A 30 INCH BARREL WITH INVECTOR REMOVABLE CHOKE, WHAT CAN YOU TELK ME ABOUT IT. I WANT TO USE IT FOR SPORTING CLAY SHOOTS.
It is a Beretta, 390 not a copy.,not a 301/302...Theres a steel actioned with a mag cut off version (same as Berettas 390),a joint venture that never lasted long God knows what the politics were about.All Beretta actions are 3" Magnum proofed for versatility,the barrels are dedicated 23/4 or 3" .Great strong guns built for a lifetime.I have shot 3" 1550fps steel handloads for 10years with mine,never missed a beat.
Thank you for sharing. My late grandfather had one of these and I was looking to learn more. I plan to hold onto this one until my time comes.
Great gun to hold on to
I purchased a B80 in 1983 for $400. It had a three inch magnum fixed full choke barrel which is 32” long. Primarily a goose gun. When steel shot came along I was able to purchase two extra invector barrels, one chambered in three in magnum and one in two and three quarters. I got both barrels for $200. I have hunted ducks, geese, and upland birds with it for years and have put several thousand rounds through it at the trap range. It has never failed. Now that bismuth shells are readily available and cheaper I have gone back to the 32” barrel for goose hunting. It is light weight and the recoil is mild even with magnum loads. Great gun!
Hi Joe - Thanks for taking the time to write. Quite a few people wrote me about their B80s - all excellent comments. The B2000 is another great buy out there. All the best to you.
Thanks. I appreciate your videos ver much. Very informative. I am currently in the process of restoring a Browning Double Auto made in 1954. Always wanted on as a kid but couldn’t afford one back then. Been a Browning fan for a long time. If you are ever in Ogden Utah pay a visit to the Browning Museum there.
BTW, I have a Browning Silver in 20 Gauge. It looks like the little brother to my B80.
I have a Browning B80 that I purchased in the 1980's. I have a steel receiver just like this gun. I sent the gun back to Browning and they upgraded it to a B80 plus which means that it can shoot 3in or 2 3/4 shells. The 301/302 based guns can shoot 3 inch shells as well but you must change the barrel and remove the plate that goes on the front of the receiver. I have many different barrels for my gun from 22" to a 30" plus a slug barrel. I have a 26" Beretta barrel that I use for skeet. I've replaced a few parts but I would guess that I have at least 10k rounds through my gun.
That is very interesting - I had no idea that Browning could do that upgrade - great company. And great shotgun. I'm hooked on those Browning Double Autos. Thanks for writing.
A beauty indeed.
On the subject of shotguns I think the W model 12 would be a worthwhile video. Your comment on the extractor is funny. As a kid I had an old 12 gauge single barrel my grandfather gave me marked "Gibraltar" with a broken extractor. I carried a lead sinker to drop down the barrel and dislodge the shell after shots. :) He hunted with the thing when he was a teen so it was old. The thing was well made though, very smooth action. Full rib walnut stock it shot really well. His dad was professional duck hunter and later a guide. I think he won the gun by beating Annie Oakley in a skeet shoot. He told me they used to give out cheap guns for prizes in those contests.
Love the sinker extraction method!
Kinetic extractor
I recenty purchased a Beretta A303 in like new condition and love it, what a simple high quality design.
Hard to beat that shotgun - great buy
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I also found an unfired Beretta AL390 gold mallard, beautiful gun. Just purchased a Beretta 1200F Pintail like new cond., know nothing about it except it's inertia. Can you tell me anything about it.
I agree it is a Beretta I own one and love it. The only thing I didn't like was it is and upland gun and tins to shoot higher than your point of aim to allow for the rise of the birds you are hunting. This said I am a shooter that does not look down the barrel so I need the gun to shoot were I am looking. I noticed the stock is not cut at 90 degrees on the back of the stock this makes the gun shoot high . I had a gun smith çut the stock to 90 degrees and now it points and shoots straight as ànd arrow. This really helped me with my shooting .Hope some one finds this helpful . Good shooting
Good advice Tom.
Nice video. 👍
Great guns indeed.
This gun was made for Browning by Beretta. It shoots great with heavy loads. Light loads do not cycle well. Great gun.
Thanks GO
You are right
I have a Browning b 80 sl and if I seen one I wouldn't pass it up beretta designed the gun for Browning it's just a beretta 302 with the Browning look and chokes there is a stamp on the barrel that says PB Italy
Hi John - as you know - you're 100% correct. I'd take either but that B80 is something.
Are the B80 barrels ready for steel birdshot? I have one and I dont know
Yes, They are chrome lined and work fine with steel.
@@stephenkutney9626 I did not find the 'lily" steel shot stamp on my cal.12 3" barrel, I don't know if the B80 3" barrel can shoot steel cartridges?
I don't know that stamp. I have a B80. It shoots steel with out any problems. I bought it new in the 1980s. I have six barrels. Slugs, skeet, 22in to 30 in. Steel receiver. I've used steel shot in my 28 and 30 inch barrels. Don't worry about it.
@@stephenkutney9626 Ok thanks for the info!
These B80’s always sold cheap, around $250-$350 in the used rack at the local gun shop. I knew these shotguns had a reputation for being unreliable with low brass from hunting in Pennsylvania during the dove season. The gun shop in town had a knowledgeable owner that steered me to the Browning Gold for having an improved gas system. He said that the B80 was made by Beretta for Browning. If you see a used A5 or Browning Gold, the price tag used was way above $550.
Sadly those B80’s never caught on because the Remington 1100 outclassed it.
Alot of misinformation here.
@@mr.wingmaster3645 I JUST BOUGHT ONE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH A 30 INCH BARREL WITH INVECTOR REMOVABLE CHOKE, WHAT CAN YOU TELK ME ABOUT IT. I WANT TO USE IT FOR SPORTING CLAY SHOOTS.
@@mr.wingmaster3645 Most definitely. I picked up a mint B80 in the fall chambered in 3" too. It worked like a charm and is my new fair weather gun!
@@Plainsimple67 it’s a solid gun, basically the same as a Beretta a303. Should be fine for sporting clays.
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It is a Beretta, 390 not a copy.,not a 301/302...Theres a steel actioned with a mag cut off version (same as Berettas 390),a joint venture that never lasted long God knows what the politics were about.All Beretta actions are 3" Magnum proofed for versatility,the barrels are dedicated 23/4 or 3" .Great strong guns built for a lifetime.I have shot 3" 1550fps steel handloads for 10years with mine,never missed a beat.
Is that B80 gas operated?
Yes