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There is a lot to like about a field gun that does its job without draining your wallet, and the Charles Daly 601 Field fits that bill. This is a gas-operated 12 gauge semi-auto with a rotary bolt that cycles both 2.75" and 3" shells, feeding from a 4+1 tube magazine. The receiver is machined from solid aluminum bar stock, which keeps overall weight around 7.2 pounds. That matters a lot more than people think when you are three miles into a pheasant walk and the birds are not cooperating.
The TrueTimber Prairie camo on the checkered synthetic stock and forend is made for grasslands, crop stubble, and dry brush, the kind of terrain where dove and upland hunters spend most of their time. The barrel and receiver wear Flat Dark Earth Cerakote, a finish that shrugs off moisture and scuffs far better than traditional bluing. Between the synthetic furniture and the coated metal, this is a gun you will not feel bad about hunting in rough weather.
The 28" vent rib barrel gives you a smooth swing on crossing birds and enough sighting plane for clays too. Up front there is a fixed fiber optic sight that pulls your eye right where it needs to be in low light. Charles Daly uses the Beretta/Benelli Mobil choke thread pattern here, which is a smart move since it opens up a huge aftermarket of tubes. Improved Cylinder, Modified, and Full chokes ship with the gun, covering everything from early season doves over decoys to late season roosters flushing wild. The receiver is also grooved for a scope mount if you want to set it up for turkey.
Semi-autos at this end of the market often skimp somewhere, but the 601 covers the fundamentals: a proven gas system, useful choke selection, weather-resistant finishes, and a weight that will not wear out your shoulder before the birds show up. For a do-it-all bird gun that pulls double duty on the skeet field, it is a genuinely practical pick.
It has a 3" chamber and the gas system is designed to cycle both 2.75" and 3" 12 gauge loads reliably. That covers everything from light target loads for clays up to heavier 3" hunting loads for waterfowl and turkey. As with most gas guns, very light promotional loads may benefit from a short break-in period.
The 601 Field uses the Beretta/Benelli Mobil choke thread pattern, one of the most common systems out there. It ships with Improved Cylinder, Modified, and Full tubes, and any aftermarket Mobil-thread choke will screw right in. That gives you plenty of options for turkey chokes, extended tubes, and more.
Yes, the aluminum receiver is grooved for a scope mount, so you can add a red dot or low-power optic with the right dovetail base. That makes it easy to set the 601 up for turkey hunting or slug use. For wing shooting, most folks will stick with the fiber optic front sight and vent rib.
The 28" vent rib barrel, 7.2 pound weight, and TrueTimber Prairie camo make it a natural for doves, pheasant, quail, and other open-country birds. With the Full choke and 3" shells it can pull duty in the duck blind too. It also swings nicely on the trap or skeet range, so it does not have to sit in the safe between seasons.
| UPC | 8053800943628 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 930.204PT |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Shotgun |
| Barrel Finish | Flat Dark Earth |
| Barrel Length | 28" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Capacity | 4 |
| Chokes Included | F,M,IC |
| Color | TrueTimber Prairie |
| Length | 37.5 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 2.8 |
| Package Width | 7.3 |
| Product Type | Shotgun |
| Safety | Manual Thumb |
| Shipping Weight | 8.95 |
| Sights | Fiber Optic Front Sight |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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