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There is a lot to like about a gas gun that keeps things simple, and the Charles Daly 601 does exactly that. It runs a proven gas-operated action patterned after the well-known Italian systems, which means soft recoil, dependable cycling, and easy maintenance. The receiver is machined from solid aluminum alloy bar stock, so the gun stays light enough to carry all day without feeling flimsy. Flat Dark Earth metalwork over a Woodland camo synthetic stock and forend gives it a field-ready look that blends in whether you are tucked in a dove field or working a fencerow for pheasants.
The 28-inch vent rib barrel swings smooth on crossing birds and stretches your effective range, while the fiber optic front sight picks up fast in low morning light. The 3-inch chamber runs both 2.75 and 3 inch shells, and the 4+1 capacity keeps you in the action. Chokes are where this gun earns its keep as an all-arounder: it uses Beretta/Benelli Mobil threads and comes with Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder tubes, so swapping from tight waterfowl patterns to open upland spreads takes about a minute. The receiver is also grooved on top if you ever want to add a red dot or low-power optic for turkey season.
This is a workhorse field shotgun without the workhorse price tag attached to the big-name Italian guns it takes after. The synthetic furniture shrugs off rain and briars, the manual thumb safety sits right where your trigger finger expects it, and the Mobil choke pattern means aftermarket tubes are everywhere. For a hunter who wants one 12 gauge that can cover ducks, upland birds, and a round of clays on the weekend, the 601 in Woodland camo checks all the boxes without emptying your wallet.
Yes, the 601 has a 3-inch chamber and cycles both 2.75 and 3 inch loads. The gas-operated system does a nice job soaking up recoil with heavier shells, which makes long days in the blind easier on your shoulder. As with most gas guns, stick with standard field loads or heavier for the most consistent cycling.
The barrel is threaded for the Beretta/Benelli Mobil choke pattern, one of the most common systems out there. It ships with Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder tubes, covering everything from waterfowl to skeet-range distances. Since Mobil chokes are so widespread, finding aftermarket tubes like extended turkey chokes is easy.
You can. The aluminum receiver is grooved on top for scope mounts, so adding a red dot for turkey hunting is a straightforward job. For wingshooting, most folks will just run the vent rib and fiber optic front sight, which is quick to pick up even in dim early-morning light.
It is a solid all-around field gun. The 28-inch vent rib barrel gives you a smooth swing on birds, the synthetic camo furniture handles wet weather and brush without complaint, and the FDE Cerakote metal finish adds real corrosion resistance. Swap the included chokes and it transitions easily between duck blinds, dove fields, and casual clays.
| UPC | 8053800945103 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 930.328 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Shotgun |
| Barrel Length | 28" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Chokes Included | F,M,IC |
| Color | Camo |
| Length | 37.4500 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 3.0 |
| Package Width | 7.5 |
| Product Type | Shotgun |
| Safety | Manual Thumb |
| Shipping Weight | 8.2 |
| Sights | Fiber Optic Front |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
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