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There is something to be said for a shotgun with no bells and whistles to fuss over. The Charles Daly 101 Compact is a break-action single shot chambered in .410 Bore, and it does exactly what a field gun like this should. Crack it open, drop in a shell up to 3 inches, close it up, and go hunt. The manual action makes it a favorite for teaching new hunters good habits, since every shot counts and safe handling stays front and center.
The compact stock dimensions are the real story here. A shorter length of pull means kids and smaller-framed adults can mount the gun properly instead of stretching to reach the trigger, and the included recoil pad takes the edge off what little kick a .410 produces in the first place. Between the mild recoil and the soft-shooting bore size, this is one of the easier shotguns to hand a first-time hunter without worrying about them developing a flinch.
The 26 inch steel barrel is threaded for Mobil-pattern choke tubes and ships with a Modified choke installed, a solid all-around choice for small game and casual clay busting. Want to tighten up for longer shots? Swap in a Full or extra full tube and you are set. A brass bead front sight keeps the sight picture classic and uncluttered, and the woodland camo synthetic stock shrugs off weather and brush that would beat up a wood gun. A manual safety and extractor round out the controls.
At just over six pounds shipped, the 101 Compact carries easily on long walks through squirrel woods or along fencerows for rabbits. It is the kind of gun that ends up getting grabbed more often than fancier options, whether that is for a youth hunter's first season, a truck gun for the farm, or an afternoon of low-pressure clays. Simple, dependable, and easy to live with.
It is one of the better options out there for that job. The compact stock fits smaller shooters properly, the .410 bore keeps recoil gentle, and the single shot break action teaches deliberate shooting and safe gun handling. Plenty of hunters started on a gun just like this one.
The barrel is threaded for the Mobil choke pattern, which is widely used across Beretta and Benelli field guns, so tubes are easy to find. It comes with a Modified choke already installed. If you want tighter patterns for longer shots, aftermarket Full and extra full tubes in this thread pattern are readily available.
Yes. The 3 inch chamber handles both 2.5 inch and 3 inch .410 shells, so you can run lighter loads for clays and small game or step up to 3 inch shells when you want a heavier payload. Just match your choke to the load and distance you plan to shoot.
Small game is its bread and butter. Think squirrels, rabbits, and upland birds at reasonable ranges, plus casual clay shooting. The light weight and simple action also make it a handy all-purpose farm and camp gun that is easy to carry all day.
| UPC | 8053800945134 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 930.336 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Shotgun |
| Barrel Length | 26" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .410 Bore |
| Capacity | 1 |
| Chokes Included | Modified |
| Color | Camo |
| Length | 30.3500 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 2.4 |
| Package Width | 8.2 |
| Product Type | Shotgun |
| Safety | Manual |
| Shipping Weight | 6.15 |
| Sights | Brass Bead Front Sight |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
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