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The Charles Daly 601 Field in FDE/Mossy Oak Bottomland is a gas-operated semi-automatic 12 gauge built for the kind of hunters who want a capable, good-looking field gun without spending Beretta money to get there. The 28-inch vent rib barrel and 3-inch chamber handle both 2.75" and 3" shells, giving you flexibility from light target loads all the way up to heavier hunting loads. The aluminum alloy receiver keeps overall weight at a lean 7.2 lbs, which matters a lot when you're hiking through flooded timber or working a dove field late in the afternoon.
The camo setup here isn't just cosmetic. Mossy Oak Bottomland is one of the most field-tested patterns around, built around the dark earthy bark and shadow tones that work especially well in hardwood timber, flooded duck holes, and heavy cover. The Flat Dark Earth Cerakote on the aluminum receiver and steel barrel adds a layer of real weather and corrosion resistance, which is more than you get with a basic blued finish. Add in the checkered synthetic stock and forend, and you've got a gun that doesn't mind getting wet or knocked around in a blind.
One of the bigger practical wins with the 601 Field is the choke system. The barrel uses Beretta/Benelli Mobil Choke threading, meaning you're not locked into a proprietary system. The gun ships with Improved Cylinder, Modified, and Full choke tubes, and the fact that you can swap in any Beretta/Benelli-compatible aftermarket tube means upgrading your pattern game down the road is easy and affordable. The fixed fiber optic front sight gives you a clean, quick pickup in low-light conditions without needing to think about it.
Like most gas-operated semi-autos, the 601 benefits from a proper break-in with full-power loads. Run a box or two of standard hunting shells through it before switching to lighter target loads, and it tends to settle in and cycle cleanly. The gas system does a solid job of softening felt recoil compared to an inertia-driven design, which adds up over a long hunt or a full round of sporting clays.
The 601 Field uses Beretta/Benelli Mobil Choke threading, which is one of the most widely supported choke systems available. That means any aftermarket choke tube made for Beretta or Benelli Mobil-thread barrels will fit. Three tubes come in the box: Improved Cylinder, Modified, and Full.
The 601 Field has a 3-inch chamber, so it handles both standard 2.75-inch and 3-inch 12 gauge shells. This covers the full range from light target loads to heavier hunting loads for ducks, geese, or turkey.
It's a solid option for duck hunting, especially given the Mossy Oak Bottomland camo, which is actually Ducks Unlimited's official flooded timber pattern. The FDE Cerakote finish on the receiver and barrel provides good moisture resistance, which matters in a blind or flooded timber setting. Just make sure to run full-power loads during a break-in period for the most reliable cycling.
Like many gas-operated semi-autos, the 601 Field can be a little stiff right out of the box. Running 50 or so full-power hunting loads through it before switching to lighter target loads is a good practice that helps the gas system and action settle in. A good cleaning and lubing before the first range trip doesn't hurt either.
The 601 Field weighs 7.2 lbs, which is on the lighter end for a gas-operated 12 gauge. The aluminum alloy receiver is a big part of that. It's comfortable to carry through upland fields or timber without feeling beat up by the end of the day, and the gas system takes some of the edge off felt recoil during those longer sessions.
The 601 Field holds 4 rounds in the magazine tube plus one in the chamber for a total of 4+1. This is standard for most field semi-auto shotguns and is more than adequate for dove, duck, and upland bird hunting.
| UPC | 8053800942805 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 930.271 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Shotgun |
| Barrel Length | 28" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Capacity | 4 |
| Chokes Included | F,M,IC |
| Color | Flat Dark Earth |
| Length | 37.8000 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 2.8 |
| Package Width | 7.2 |
| Product Type | Shotgun |
| Safety | Manual Thumb |
| Shipping Weight | 8.8 |
| Sights | Fiber Optic |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
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