Winchester 1300 Upland Special

Ahsan Ahmed

Ahsan Ahmed

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I've personally never handled one and would much appreciate insight on the particular model in terms of overall build quality, handling, balance + pros/cons observed. Thanks,
 
I believe the upland is the regular 1300 receiver on an English style stock. I have the regular 1300, it was my first 12 ga and was pretty cheap, but its done the job nicely for the past few years. It has its hiccups, sometimes the speed pump screws me up and I short-stroke, jamming a shell, but its more my fault than the guns. The build quality is about the same as a Rem or Mossy about the same price, patterns well I've found, and it points well for me. I'd prefer the english stock as I'm used to shooting my BSS sporter 20ga as I shoot it more often these days. I looked at the 1300 upland for sale, but I don't think the different stock is really worth the difference in price.
 
My opinion of the whole Winchester series Model 1200,2200,120 and 1300 which have the same action with some different wood and finish is not high.
 
I would pass on this model and buy a Remington 870. The Winchester has an aluminum receiver that seems 'tinny' to me. The Winchester also requires a screwdriver for complete disassembly for cleaning. I owned one once and sold it long ago.
 
I have a 1300 not the upland model though. it was my first shot gun but it has never failed me. I personally prefer it to the 870, main reason is I find the cross bolt saftey at the back of the triggerguard awkward. I now use a massberg 590a1 for chickens, short bbl easier to move through the bush. I wouldnt hesitate to buy a 1300.
 
I've owned one new in the box in 12 gauge, I've also owned a Remington 870 upland special and a Browning BPS upland special. After having the luxury of trying out all 3 the Winchester would have been my third choice. Fit and finish were fine, The speed pump can take some getting used to as mentioned above and I also short stroked it a couple of times which is a little frustrating when bird flushes are scarce. I just found the stock with the safety at the front of the trigger was more difficult to get at when your hand was on the straight stock. I personally found the gun just didn't fit me as well as the other two and the only one I currently have is the Remington, which comes up as quick for me as any of my other SxS shotguns I've used for birds. The fit, finish and quality of the gun I had was fine, with nice checkering for grip etc., but even though I got it at a clear out price, I sold it just for the personal fit and I guess because of what I was already used to. So my suggestion, is if possible handle it first, many dont like the straight grip on a shotgun and the safety position etc. is personal and whatever your already used to. Just my 2 cents.
 
It will be the lightest of them all with the aluminum receiver. And that shorter barrel will help it balance better than the 28" barrel.
 
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