The Charles Daly 601 Field is a semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun with a 28-inch barrel and a 3-inch chamber. It has a 4+1 round capacity and is listed as the Field configuration. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Charles Daly 
• Model: 601 
• Caliber: 12 Gauge 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 28 in 
   

Detailed Features 

• 28-inch barrel 
• 3-inch chamber 
• Semi-automatic action 
• 4+1 round capacity 
• Field configuration

Owners of the Charles Daly 601 Field frequently point to the semi-automatic action as its main draw over a comparable pump at a similar price. The 28-inch barrel suits upland bird and waterfowl hunters who want a longer sighting plane, and the 3-inch chamber handles standard field loads without issue.

Reliability with budget ammunition gets mixed reviews. The 601 cycles quality field loads consistently for most owners, but a few report short-cycling on light target loads until the gun is broken in. Fit and finish are generally described as adequate for the price class rather than exceptional.

Value comparisons come up often. Buyers who want a functional semi-auto field shotgun without spending on premium names tend to view the 601 positively. Those who expect a more polished cycling feel out of the box sometimes find themselves surprised by the break-in requirement.