Description
There's a lot to be said for a pump gun that just runs, and that's exactly the lane the Charles Daly 301 Pump Field lives in. This Turkish-built 12 gauge follows a familiar, time-proven layout, so anyone who's spent time behind a classic American pump will feel right at home. The action unlock button sits at the front of the trigger guard, the manual safety rides behind the trigger, and the slide cycles 2-3/4 and 3 inch shells through the 3 inch chamber without complaint.
The 28 inch blued steel barrel wears a ventilated rib with a brass bead up front, which gives you a clean, easy sight picture when a bird flushes or a clay leaves the thrower. The muzzle is threaded for the widely used Beretta/Benelli Mobil choke pattern, and Charles Daly includes three tubes (Improved Cylinder, Modified, and Full) so you can tighten or open your pattern depending on the day. That choke flexibility, plus a Mobil thread pattern you can find tubes for almost anywhere, makes this an easy gun to set up for doves, ducks, upland birds, or a casual round of clays.
At around 7.4 pounds, the 301 carries comfortably on long walks and swings quickly on crossing targets. The black synthetic stock and forend shrug off rain, mud, and the dings that come with real hunting, and the rubber recoil pad takes the bite out of heavier field loads. Factory sling studs are a nice touch at this level too, since plenty of budget pump guns skip them. Takedown for cleaning is quick and simple, with a hand-friendly barrel nut that makes routine maintenance painless.
The tube magazine holds four rounds with one in the chamber for 4+1 total capacity. For a first shotgun, a truck gun, a loaner for hunting camp, or just a no-drama workhorse you don't have to baby, the 301 Pump Field checks the boxes that actually matter and skips the ones that don't.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Charles Daly (Chiappa)
- Model: 301 Pump Field
- Manufacturer Part Number: 930.198
- UPC: 8053800941037
- Action: Pump Action
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3 inch (accepts 2-3/4 and 3 inch shells)
- Barrel Length: 28 inch, ventilated rib, blued steel
- Capacity: 4+1
- Chokes Included: Improved Cylinder, Modified, Full (Beretta/Benelli Mobil thread)
- Sights: Brass bead front
- Stock: Black synthetic with rubber recoil pad
- Safety: Manual, behind trigger
- Overall Length: 48.13 inches
- Weight: Approx. 7.4 lbs
- Sling Studs: Included
Frequently Asked Questions
What choke tubes come with the Charles Daly 301 Pump Field?
This model ships with three choke tubes: Improved Cylinder, Modified, and Full. The barrel is threaded for the Beretta/Benelli Mobil choke pattern, which is one of the most common thread patterns out there, so finding additional or specialty tubes is easy.
Can the 301 handle 3 inch magnum shells?
Yes. The 301 Pump Field has a 3 inch chamber and runs both 2-3/4 and 3 inch 12 gauge shells. That gives you the flexibility to shoot light target loads at the range and step up to heavier magnum loads for waterfowl or turkey.
Is the Charles Daly 301 similar to a Remington 870?
It follows a very similar design philosophy. The control layout is nearly identical, with the action release at the front of the trigger guard and the safety behind the trigger, and the bolt locks up into a barrel extension much like the 870. If you've run an 870, the 301 will feel immediately familiar.
Is this a good first shotgun or beginner hunting gun?
It's a popular pick for exactly that. The controls are simple, takedown for cleaning is quick, and the synthetic stock holds up to rough handling without worry. Reviewers have run cases of mixed ammo through it with reliable extraction and ejection, which is what you want in a starter pump gun.
How much does the 301 Pump Field weigh and is it comfortable to carry?
It comes in around 7.4 pounds, which is on the lighter side for a 12 gauge pump. That weight makes it easy to carry on long upland walks and quick to mount and swing on flushing birds. Factory sling studs are included if you prefer to pack it on a sling.
Can I shoot steel shot for waterfowl through this shotgun?
Yes, the 301 handles steel waterfowl loads, and testers have cycled steel shot through it without issue. Just follow standard practice and avoid shooting steel through the Full choke; the included Improved Cylinder or Modified tubes are the better match for steel loads.




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