The Weatherby Element 2 Synthetic 12 Gauge is an inertia-driven semi-automatic shotgun with a 28-inch barrel, built for waterfowl, upland birds and general field use (Weatherby part no. ES21228PGM). The synthetic black stock, matte black metalwork and chrome-lined bore are meant for hard use in wet weather. Oversized controls and a competition-cut receiver make it easier to load and run in poor conditions, and three Crio Plus chokes cover the common patterns. It is the plain, working version of the Element 2 line.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 gauge, with a 3-inch chamber for shells up to that length.
• The barrel is 28 inches with a flat rib, a length that suits upland, waterfowl and general field use.
• Magazine capacity is 2+1, which Weatherby lists for this model.
• The chokes are Crio Plus flush tubes in improved cylinder, modified and full, supplied with a choke wrench and a carrying case.
• The sights are a fiber optic front bead on the ribbed barrel, which Weatherby fits for quick target pickup in low light.
• Weight is 7.3 pounds, light enough to carry through a day in the field.
• Overall length is 49.5 inches, measured by Weatherby for this gauge.
• The finish is a black synthetic stock with a matte black receiver and a matte black barrel and rib, with a chrome-lined bore that resists wear.
• The action is a Weatherby inertia-driven design, which Weatherby calls simple and robust and easy to maintain.
• The controls are oversized, including the slammer button, charging handle and safety, for operation in less-than-ideal conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chokes come with the Element 2 Synthetic 12 gauge? Weatherby includes three Crio Plus flush chokes in improved cylinder, modified and full, along with a choke wrench and a carrying case.

Does this shotgun come in 20 gauge too? Weatherby also offers the Element 2 Synthetic in 20 gauge, but this listing is the 12 gauge model with a 3-inch chamber.

What action does it use? It uses Weatherby’s inertia-driven system, which the company describes as simple and robust, with a tool-less recoil spring nut for easy maintenance.

Buy the Weatherby Element 2 Synthetic 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun, 28-Inch Barrel, Black Synthetic

This is the Element 2 stripped to what a hunter needs: a reliable action, a 28-inch barrel, a fiber optic front bead and a stock that does not mind weather. Adjustable stock shims let you tune cast to your own shoulder. Order this Weatherby from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse our other semi-auto shotguns too.