The Charles Daly 500 Field is a side-by-side shotgun chambered in 12GA-3" with a 28-inch barrel and checkered walnut stock. Break-open action, single trigger, and a 5 lb weight make it a practical choice for hunters who want a traditional gun without a lot of bulk.
Key Specifications:
- Caliber: 12GA-3"
- Action: Break Open
- Barrel Length: 28 inches
- Chokes: Beretta/Benelli Mobil Choke Threads, MC-5 (C, IC, M, IM, F)
- Capacity: 2 rounds
- Feed In: Manual
- Trigger System: Single
- Stock Material: Checkered Walnut
- Forend Material: Checkered Walnut
- Front Sight: Brass Bead
- Safety Mechanism: Manual
- Weight: 5 lbs.
- Overall Length: 45 inches
- Material Used: Steel
- Finish Type: Matte Black
- Extraction Type: Extractor
Detailed Features
The break-open action is straightforward: crack it open, load two shells, close it. The single trigger is responsive and gives you clean control over each shot. The checkered walnut stock and forend grip well without being rough on the hands.
At 5 lbs, this is a light gun for a 12-gauge side-by-side. That's welcome on long days afield, though lighter guns tend to transfer more recoil. Five interchangeable Mobil chokes (C, IC, M, IM, F) let you adapt from close-flushing birds to longer crossing shots without changing guns.
Target Audience
A solid option for upland hunters, waterfowlers, and clay shooters who prefer the classic SxS layout over a semi-auto or over-under. New shooters will find the break-open action easy to learn; experienced hunters will appreciate the weight savings.
Usage Scenarios
Well suited for dove fields, pheasant cover, and sporting clays where the 28-inch barrel helps with tracking moving targets. The 3-inch chamber handles standard and magnum loads, giving some flexibility in the field.
