I have a 12ga and a 20ga B2000. Both are reliable and a pleasure to shoot. The loading port is on the side and the capacity is five shells. The downside of both guns is the cleaning of the gas system. In my opinion, they were over engineered but I still love them.
I have owned two of the B-80 's Browning and the only problem I had with them is they were up land game bird guns. They both shot high thus presenting a problem for me. I noticed the rear of the stocks were not cut at 90 degrees making them shoot high. I had the stocks cut to 90 degrees and this fixed the problem it lower their point of impact. They made wonderful guns for me. Wonderful video. 😊😊
Thanks for that. I've had mine since 1988. Have used it at nearly every shooting discipline bar pheasant shooting. Still use it and it's never gave one bit of trouble. Aesthetically not to everyone's taste. I'll never give mine up. Great to hear about its history and development. Looking forward to your next review.
Thank you for your comment and kind words. When it comes to information I do try and go the extra mile. Glad that you enjoyed it. Kind regards, Matthew
My mate had a B 80 28" fixed 1/2 choke OK but it jammed a bit cartridge fussy and he cleaned it well , I think people under estimate the new Browning Maxus ,I think they are the most reliable gun ever ,got a 1&2 a pleasure to shoot. we have even had it shooting 21g get that.😊😊
Thank you for your comment, I am pleased that you enjoy the review. I guess that it comes down to budget. Feel free to contact me directly to discuss. Kind regards, Matthew
Oh, what tangled webs we weave. Yes, Browning was desperate to produce a successful gas operated semi-auto after the failure of the B2000. If I remember correctly, the deal to share technology happened after FN was sold to GIAT. I believe GIAT had some ownership stake in Beretta at the time so that fact helped expedite the process. Beretta was making a name for themselves in the US but they did not have the market share they had hoped for. The B80 using the Beretta tech and the Browning name seems to be the reason the collaboration happened. The B80 itself is a good shotgun. While a lot of the alloy receiver guns are quite tired the steel receiver versions are still in use today by hard core believers.
I have been meaning to say how well you show these guns in the shoulder you manage to show the guns off without covering them with your hands, but then we wouldn't expect anything less 😂😂 PS was the barber busy 🤣🤣
Try not to let the bolt run home free when the barrel is not attached! It will possibly hit the bolt handle and ruin it! I had one of these, it was a great gun and a great video!
Thank you for your comment. Regards to the bolt running home I never gave it a second thought at the time. Thank you for pointing this out. I won't do it again for sure. Kind regards, Matthew
Thank you for your comment. I am not sure although I do know that during that time there were several agreements in place between different manufacturers in Italy. Kind regards, Matthew
I'm convinced we have Winchester to blame for Browning's downfall in US popularity. "Ollie" caused John to go to the Belgians for his Auto-5. Then Browning went to Miroku. Total lack of concern for America.
Thank you for your comment. Most semi autos usually require 70mm cartridges to function properly. Some semi autos will cycle 65mm light load cartridges .They are not really designed for light load cartridges. Kind regards, Matthew
I have a 12ga and a 20ga B2000. Both are reliable and a pleasure to shoot. The loading port is on the side and the capacity is five shells. The downside of both guns is the cleaning of the gas system. In my opinion, they were over engineered but I still love them.
Amazing. I literally held one of these yesterday at a gun dealer.
I just bought one in mint condition, gonna use it for dove hunting this year! I'm glad to know I made a good purchase.
Thank you for your comment. The B80 is great because it is actually a Beretta. Beretta make the best gas autos, enjoy. Kind regards, Matthew
I had one of these many years ago and it proved to be a very good reliable gun. Easy taken apart to clean and shot very well. Good review thanking you
Thank you for your comment. I am pleased that you enjoyed the video. They were and still are a great gun. Kind regards, Matthew
Great review Matt - I had a B80 in the early nineties. Lovely gun and rock solid reliability.
Thank you for your comment, I am pleased that you enjoyed the video. I love the B80. Kind regards, Matthew
I have owned two of the B-80 's Browning and the only problem I had with them is they were up land game bird guns. They both shot high thus presenting a problem for me. I noticed the rear of the stocks were not cut at 90 degrees making them shoot high. I had the stocks cut to 90 degrees and this fixed the problem it lower their point of impact. They made wonderful guns for me. Wonderful video. 😊😊
Thank you for your comment, I am pleased that you enjoyed the video. Kind regards, Matthew
Thanks for that. I've had mine since 1988. Have used it at nearly every shooting discipline bar pheasant shooting. Still use it and it's never gave one bit of trouble. Aesthetically not to everyone's taste. I'll never give mine up. Great to hear about its history and development. Looking forward to your next review.
Thank you for your comment, I am pleased that you found the video interesting and informative. Kind regards, Matthew
7:43 I'm pretty sure Beretta advises against releasing the bolt, if the barrel is not in place. Nice gun btw, i used to own the A390.
Thank you for your comment. Yes an oversight on my part during filming. Kind regards, Matthew
Really interesting gun and a great review - so much info.
Thank you for your comment and kind words. When it comes to information I do try and go the extra mile. Glad that you enjoyed it. Kind regards, Matthew
Excellent review Matt. I recall owning one which was very reliable.
Thank you for your comment, I am pleased that you enjoyed the video. I still think it's a good gun. Kind regards, Matthew
thank you for posting
Thank you for your comment. I hope that you enjoyed the video. Kind regards, Matthew
Good thorough review 👍
Thank you for your comment. I am pleased that you enjoyed the video. Kind regards, Matthew
My mate had a B 80 28" fixed 1/2 choke OK but it jammed a bit cartridge fussy and he cleaned it well , I think people under estimate the new Browning Maxus ,I think they are the most reliable gun ever ,got a 1&2 a pleasure to shoot. we have even had it shooting 21g get that.😊😊
Another Great Video Matthew 💯💥💥💥💥💥💥💥
Nice review Matthew. Can you reckoned a good semi auto for clays, ideally in 20 bore please?
Thank you for your comment, I am pleased that you enjoy the review. I guess that it comes down to budget. Feel free to contact me directly to discuss. Kind regards, Matthew
Great review 👍🏻
I've had a b80 since 1994 and its not only a great gun but completely stock.
Thank you for your comment. Very hard to find a good example these days. Kind regards, Matthew
Oh, what tangled webs we weave. Yes, Browning was desperate to produce a successful gas operated semi-auto after the failure of the B2000. If I remember correctly, the deal to share technology happened after FN was sold to GIAT. I believe GIAT had some ownership stake in Beretta at the time so that fact helped expedite the process. Beretta was making a name for themselves in the US but they did not have the market share they had hoped for. The B80 using the Beretta tech and the Browning name seems to be the reason the collaboration happened. The B80 itself is a good shotgun. While a lot of the alloy receiver guns are quite tired the steel receiver versions are still in use today by hard core believers.
Thank you for your comment and the information. It is indeed a good shotgun. Kind regards, Matthew
I have been meaning to say how well you show these guns in the shoulder you manage to show the guns off without covering them with your hands, but then we wouldn't expect anything less 😂😂 PS was the barber busy 🤣🤣
Thank you for your comment, another classic😂. My barber is always busy. Kind regards, Matthew
Try not to let the bolt run home free when the barrel is not attached! It will possibly hit the bolt handle and ruin it! I had one of these, it was a great gun and a great video!
Thank you for your comment. Regards to the bolt running home I never gave it a second thought at the time. Thank you for pointing this out. I won't do it again for sure. Kind regards, Matthew
My friend i have a B80 from my grandfather ,from code of base it made in 1984 ,the question is why at barrel i read the name of BREDA ???
Thank you for your comment. I am not sure although I do know that during that time there were several agreements in place between different manufacturers in Italy. Kind regards, Matthew
I'm convinced we have Winchester to blame for Browning's downfall in US popularity. "Ollie" caused John to go to the Belgians for his Auto-5. Then Browning went to Miroku. Total lack of concern for America.
That is a beautiful thing
Hi Matt. Can you do a historic review of Westley Richards please.
Thank you for your comment. This is not something that I had planned as of yet but I will give it some consideration. Kind regards, Matthew
Ok Matt no worries. Something for the future.
B80 was a great gun
Does this particular gun cycle low recoil, low fps shells ?
Thank you for your comment. Most semi autos usually require 70mm cartridges to function properly. Some semi autos will cycle 65mm light load cartridges .They are not really designed for light load cartridges. Kind regards, Matthew
Could you do a review of a Zoli Kronos
Thank you for your comment. I am sure that this is something that we will review at some point. Kind regards, Matthew
You lost me when I saw you release the bolt without the barrel installed, slamming the bolt handle into the receiver..... 😢
Thank you for your comment. Apologies for that I never gave it a thought at the time. Bad form from me though. Kind regards, Matthew
Another great review Mathew and I learn something new with each of your videos, Beretta supplying Browning Wow 👏👏👏👏
Thank you for your comment, I am pleased that you enjoyed the video. Kind regards, Matthew
Don't think so they are Japanese aren't they and assembled all over the world like Portugal etc