Magazine cap, 28 ga, fluted, gloss, used factory original. The line started in 2008 with the pa08 pumpaction and the sa08 semiauto. At six and one half pounds, a quarter pound lighter than advertised, it is one of the lighter 12 gauge autoloaders on the market, weighing in at. I picked up a weatherby sa 08 youth gh2 for my 12 year old daughter. Weatherby sa08 semiautomatic shotgun owners manual.
There is, in general, a lot to like about this shotgun. The weatherby sa 08 synthetic semiautomatic shotgun is put through rigorous testing and endurance trials to provide years of dependable use in every conceivable condition. Based on weatherbys dependable dualvalve gasoperated system, with a chromeplated bolt, the sa08 cycles 234 and 3 shells smoothly without. Interchanges with berettabenelli mobil choke style threads weatherby sa 08. The perception is that arms made there are cheap, only somewhat reliable, and typically blessed with the visual appeal of a dump truck. The owners manual is a bit confusing and misleading, but loading the weatherby sa08 is not at all difficult. The weatherby sa 08 12 gauge 26 inch gasoperated autoloader is the big brother to the previously covered sa 08 20 gauge. Weatherby customer service representatives are available to assist you. Interchanges with carlsons winchester, mossberg 500 and weatherby style threads weatherby sa 20. Oct 01, 20 hi in this video i take down the weatherby sa 08 semiauto 12 gauge shotgun. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. Though certainly better known for its rifles, weatherby has long been producing a selection of fine shotguns. Weatherby sa08 20 gauge semiauto if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Jan 16, 2014 weatherby sa 08 deluxe 28 gauge named american rifleman shotgun of the year ammoland inc.
Ive got a 20 gauge sa08 and the light gas piston is 2 halves that screw onto each other with a washer that goes between the 2 halves. Before assembling or using your weatherby semiauto shotgun, read and understand the instructions and safety warnings contained in this owners manual in. Make offer weatherby sa08 20ga black synthetic forend 1845 weatherby pa08 12ga 22 smooth bore. I appreciate the replies but my sa08 12 gauge has no lever or button.
Weatherby sa08 semiauto shotgun with synthetic stock bass. With proper care as outlined in this manual, your weatherby semiauto shotgun should give you many years of dependable use and shooting pleasure. Weatherby sa08 deluxe 20 gauge semiauto shotgun, 26. Manual says it was printed january 20 tks in advance and merry xmas gord.
Just a disclaimer though, some a300 owners have reported needing a break in period on their guns. Like the weatherby pa08 pump action shotgun, this shotgun constitutes weatherbys lowend shotgun line. Sa 08 sa 459 semiauto sa 08 28 gauge patrician pump model 92 pump pa 08 pump pa459 pump sxs spain athenaorion over under japanprinted 1998 orion over under turkey orion sporting supplemental instructions turkey element semiautomatic shotguns 18i semiautomatic shotgun manual. The sa08 deluxe 28 gauge comes furnished with glossy walnut stocks and 22 lpi checkering in the grip and forend what youd expect from a gun with a name like weatherby attached to it. Those are three characteristics most often used to describe our sa08 and sa 459 semiauto shotguns. I appreciate the replies but my sa 08 12 gauge has no lever or button. You can quickly change the valve to adjust for different loads, species or seasons easily by just sliding it on and off in. In 1958, weatherby introduced his mark v action, which was designed to.
Weatherby sa08 synthetic 3 12 gauge semiauto shotgun. For many years, weatherby shotguns were made in japan or italy. The weatherby sa 08 is a semiautomatic shotgun marketed by weatherby inc. Weatherby sa 08 semiautomatic shotgun owners manual free download as pdf file. Weatherby sa08 deluxe 20 gauge semi auto shotgun, 26 inch barrel. Gun manual for nearly every firearm on the planet ebooks pdf. With new tooling, a new manufacturing facility in turkey and a commitment to testing the sa08 line both at the manufacturing plant level and at weatherby headquarters, the sa08 is the result. It says to remove barrel and piston, which i did, then to pull back the bolt about 1 inch, and then pull out the handle on the bolt, but it will not come out. Using included stock spacers shims on youth shotgun. The basic beretta 300 series, known in times past as the a301, a302, browning b80, a303 and a304 series of shotguns have long been among my favorite. I followed the instructions in the manual but they dont seem to be working. However, weatherbys smallbutmighty line of valuepriced shotguns, which includes the impressive sa08, is a winner as well. I use the light piston for everything up to heavy sporting clay loads, i.
Beautiful walnut stock with high gloss finish rich, high lustre finish on metalwork vented top rib dissipates heat and aids in target acquisition features unique dual valve system for the widest range of load versatility comes with 3 applicationspecific choke tubes icmf. Gun manual for nearly every firearm on the planet ebooks. Beretta a300, weatherby sa08, or franchi affiinity. The walnut stock, which is getting increasingly hard to find in affordable guns, is attractive. The shotguns made by akus, for instance, are lovely pieces of work, but so few are produced that the name is unfamiliar. The sa08 is based on weatherbys dependable dualvalve gasoperated system, with a chromeplated bolt, that cycles 234 and 3 shells smoothly without binding or jamming. Its unique dualvalve system has undergone a torturous testing program, including more than 6,000 rounds in the lab. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. A semiautomatic shotgun is a shotgun that is able to fire a shell after every trigger pull, without.
It just so happened my wife needed a new shotgun around that time, and the sa 08 upland caught her eye. Mine was one of them, took about 200 rounds of nothing less than 3 dr eq 1 18 oz before it would take cheapo shells like federal or winchester super x. It was requested by a subscriber a while ago, but i just finally got around to doing it. The walnut stock, which is getting increasingly hard to. The weatherby sa08 semiauto shotgun comes with a durable synthetic stock that is impervious to wet weather. The shotgun came with three cheap chokes, a gas ring for heavy loads, a gas ring for light loads, a manual and a box. This semiautomatic uses a dual valve system which require to be manually changed out when moving from light. She mounted the gun in the store and said it fit ok. Make certain the sho tgun is not loaded by following unloading procedures refer t o.
Many semiautomatic shotguns also provide an optional manual means of operation. Weatherby semiautomatic shotguns guns sportsmans guide. Shooting the weatherby sa 08 shotgun i love this shotgun. I picked up a weatherby sa08 youth gh2 for my 12 year old daughter. The weatherby sa08 12 gauge 26 inch gasoperated autoloader is the big brother to the previously covered sa08 20 gauge. However, weatherby s smallbutmighty line of valuepriced shotguns, which includes the impressive sa 08, is a winner as well. I have a weatherby sa08 20 gauge shotgun with the three included chokes modified, improved modified, and full, and see in the owners manual that it specifies chokes are crafted from high grade steel and are certified for steel shot through modified choke.
The picture below shows the main parts of the weatherby semiauto shotgun. Sa08sa459 semiauto sa08 28 gauge patrician pump model 92 pump pa08 pump pa459 pump sxs spain athenaorion over under japanprinted 1998 orion over under turkey orion sporting supplemental instructions turkey element semiautomatic shotguns 18i. The familyrun firm is currently run by adam weatherby, the 3rd generation weatherby at the helm. It was requested by a subscriber a while ago, but i just finally. Weatherby sa08 deluxe 28 gauge named american rifleman. We carry the full line of weatherby firearms and gun accessories. Weatherby sa08 semiautomatic shotgun owners manual free download as pdf file. If someone would look a page 6 figure 2 of the sa08 owners manual it shows the carrier lock button. Im looking to get into some casual skeettrap shooting and ive somewhat narrowed my choices down to these 3 semiautos but im open to anything. The affected shotguns bear serial numbers on the receiver within the following series. Posted on january 16, 2014 january 8, 2014 by ammoland weatherby sa08 deluxe 28 gauge semiauto shotgun.
Jul 25, 20 turkey has a long history of firearms production, but its guns have a mixed reputation in america. Weatherby sa08 and pa08 shotgun small fiber optic front bead sight. Weatherby sa08 deluxe 28 gauge semiautomatic shotgun. It just so happened my wife needed a new shotgun around.
Sa08 heavy and light pistons question weatherby nation. Does anyone know if you are supposed to snug those pieces together or leave them sloppy loose. Weatherby sa08 waterfowler semiauto shotgun bass pro shops. The only other sg she has experience with is a 870 youth. Weatherby sas italy weatherby sas japan weatherby sxs spain weatherby vanguard. Shooting the weatherby sa08 shotgun i love this shotgun. Top 10 features of the weatherby pa459 8shot shotgun. Weatherby may be synonymous with magnum rifle cartridges, but the company has been turning out some mighty fine shotguns lately. The weatherby sa08 is a semiautomatic shotgun marketed by weatherby inc. Thats what i did with my brothers sa08, but his is a 12. If storing your shotgun fully assembled, release the pressure on the hamme r spring as follows. But with the introduction of the new sa 08 things with luck will change, this turkish built semiauto typifying the weatherby ethos of affordability, durability and sheer, no nonsense, no frills workaday firearms that appeal to the shotgunner looking for function over form.
Threads at bottom of chokewin, mossberg 500, browning invector style threads. Weatherby moved operations from paso robles, california, to sheridan, wyoming, in 2019. I think weatherby recommends you try the heavy piston first and then if they dont cycle, switch to the light. I have a weatherby sa 08 20 gauge shotgun with the three included chokes modified, improved modified, and full, and see in the owners manual that it specifies chokes are crafted from high grade steel and are certified for steel shot through modified choke. Founded by roy weatherby in 1945 in south gate, california, the original rifles were custom guns made to order on mauser actions. The companys primary semiautomatic shotgun line, labeled sa08, offers a bevy of.
Weatherby sa 08 deluxe 20 gauge semi auto shotgun, 26 inch barrel. Hi in this video i take down the weatherby sa08 semiauto 12 gauge shotgun. The line started in 2008 with the pa 08 pumpaction and the sa 08 semiauto. Weatherby sa08 deluxe 28 gauge named american rifleman shotgun of the year ammoland inc. Like the weatherby pa 08 pump action shotgun, this shotgun constitutes weatherby s lowend shotgun line. Ive got a 20 gauge sa 08 and the light gas piston is 2 halves that screw onto each other with a washer that goes between the 2 halves. Its unique dualvalve system has undergone a torturous testing program, including more than 6,000 rounds in the. Shop online for the weatherby sa08 synthetic shotgun in 20 gauge. At six and one half pounds, a quarter pound lighter than advertised, it is one of the lighter 12 gauge autoloaders on the market, weighing in at just half of a pound more than the slim sa 08 20 gauge.
Weatherby sa08 synthetic, semiautomatic, 12 gauge, 26. Reliable dualvalve gas system tough synthetic stock 28 barrel with 3 choke tubes included this reliable workhorse features a unique dual valve system which allows it to effectively cycle everything from 34 oz. Storing your shotgun your weatherby pump shotgun pa 08 may be stored fully assembled refer t o assembly instructions, page 20, or in take down condition. Tested extensively in the lab and in the field, each of these shotguns sports all the qualities hunters and shooters have come to expect from the weatherby name. The best ways to get your game from the field to your freezer. The weatherby sa08 synthetic semiautomatic shotgun is put through rigorous testing and endurance trials to provide years of dependable use in every conceivable condition. The weatherby sa 08 waterfowler semiauto shotgun features a stock, forend, barrel and receiver dipped in realtree max5 camo that blends in perfectly with marshlands as well as fall agriculture.
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