Montefeltro Likes/Dislikes?

[Yellowdawg]

Any comments on the newer/updated Montefeltro Ultra Light 12 guage? Specifically, recoil with heavy field loads like the Fiocchi high velocity loads? I’ve only shot gas guns so I was wondering how such a light gun would do with my heavy pheasant loads. Also, I’m a lefty so the Ethos isn’t an option I’d be interested in. Any comparisons to the Beretta A400? What do you like/dislike about the gun?

 

[BRITTMAN]

You only fire two or three rounds per day, right

I would go by the gun that fits you best carrying, lifting to mount on shoulder, and how it mounts to your body when shooting.

 

[Yellowdawg]

You only fire two or three rounds per day, right

I would go by the gun that fits you best carrying, lifting to mount on shoulder, and how it mounts to your body when shooting.

After further review, I’m not sure if the monte ultra light (newer model) is even offered in a lefty version. I have shouldered one before and it seemed like a gun I would like, thus the question.

I usually only carry three shells early season in case I miss once, but that’s never happened……

 

[gim]

I've got a first generation Monty. I've had it since 2006. I take meticulous care of it and its probably the only shotgun I'll used for the foreseeable future.

It's probably a little heavier than the shotgun you're describing and I can tell you that it royally sucks putting any magnum 3 inch shells through it because of the weight. The recoil is awful and it hurts my cheek. I only did it a few times many years ago and have used 2 3/4 inch loads since.

I would stick to standard loads. High velocity 2 3/4 inch loads are fine. Just no 3 inchers or bigger.

 

[Cackle Crazy]

I'm a lefty and have the UL in 12 gauge; it's the only gun I carry for upland. I've had no issues with it, and I enjoy shooting it. I shoot both 2 3/4 and 3-inch shells. I don't notice the recoil, but as we all know, everyone handles recoil differently. They don't sell the UL in a left-hand version. The gun comes with a set of shims to change the cast. It's easy and takes no more than 15 minutes. The manual has instructions on changing shims, and there are videos on YouTube. You can switch the safety to left hand as well, which takes 30 to 45 minutes.