semi auto miss fire

[foxnet22]

been out today using hatson escort semi auto.was using eley hb pigeon on three different ocassions went to take a shot and just click nothing there at first thought it was a dud catridge so removed it and things were fine. six shots later it happend again this has never happend before and i clean the gun best i can although never gave it a full strip down.ie never had cocking arm off to get at inside in total would say its only had about 250 shells through it with not a problem.any advise members and please no negitive comments about escorts lads.

[steve_b_wales]

It could possibly be the cartridges. It would pay you to strip down the shotgun it's quite easy. Look on Youtube for 'stripping/cleaning an Escort.

 

I have'nt had problems with mine, and I've fired many 100's of cartridges through it. The biggest problem that owners of Escorts encounter is the gun not cycling. This is normally caused because the gun works better with 70mm cartridges.

[sitsinhedges]

That can happen if you don't let the bolt slam shut

[Slug]

What length is the round ? From memory these are bit shorter as it is a game load as opposed to a clay load ? I know we have had a few guys shoot practical with <70mm marked on carts in those and they jammed like *******..

[foxnet22]

It could possibly be the cartridges. It would pay you to strip down the shotgun it's quite easy. Look on Youtube for 'stripping/cleaning an Escort.

 

I have'nt had problems with mine, and I've fired many 100's of cartridges through it. The biggest problem that owners of Escorts encounter is the gun not cycling. This is normally caused because the gun works better with 70mm cartridges.

thanks steve.the gun normally cycles everything i put in it.like i say it was just a click but the shells in question where put back in and fired no probs like you say steve think its time to have a go at a full strip down .thanks pal.

[Slug]

It could possibly be the cartridges. It would pay you to strip down the shotgun it's quite easy. Look on Youtube for 'stripping/cleaning an Escort.

 

I have'nt had problems with mine, and I've fired many 100's of cartridges through it. The biggest problem that owners of Escorts encounter is the gun not cycling. This is normally caused because the gun works better with 70mm cartridges.

 

[foxnet22]

What length is the round ? From memory these are bit shorter as it is a game load as opposed to a clay load ? I know we have had a few guys shoot practical with <70mm marked on carts in those and they jammed like *******..

67mm 32gram 6half been using them for a while now mate .thanks.

[ziplex]

That can happen if you don't let the bolt slam shut

 

Had this happen too on a Benelli M2 a few times before I realised and look out for it, either letting the bolt slide forward slowly while holding onto the bolt 'handle' or if you knock the butt on the floor? Both can cause this 'click'/non fire you mention.

[stubby]

I'd say it needs a full strip-clean, although dont do mine after every outing

[blister]

if you do not let the bolt go forward on its on it will not fire the shell that is straight from edgar brothers and if you do not clean the gas ports out you will have jams touch wood i havent had any probs mine recycles anything

[Paul223]

give it a full clean, takes a few minutes, some wd40 an air line and some gun oil, then try it again

 

if your not sure how to strip it just ask

[amps23]

Definitely caused by not letting the bolt slam forward on its own.

However if while handling the gun you accidentally knock the bolt handle back a little bit then this will also prevent the firing pin from striking correctly.

If it happens again look carefully at the primer on the cartridge - it may have a very small mark on it.

 

Not had any other problems with this gun except it doesn’t seem to like 65mm shells of any load, so can only have one in the chamber and one in the magazine or it won't cycle every time

[nobby63]

Same as Amps if you miss set the cocking wont fire and if you use less than 70mm carts possible cycle probs !

[foxnet22]

thanks for all the info lads.just gave it a full strip down wasnt that dirty inside anyhow gave it a good clean now.thinking back most probley been my mistake by not letting it slam shut. as i mentioned never had a problem with it untill now and it cycles all the shells ive had through it.so will be back out later today to give it a try.how do you lads rate the eley hb pigeon 32g 6 halfs?.

[foxnet22]

hello lads in response to my post about my escort not fireing.been back out with it after giving it a good clean.put about 300 shells through it and this time made sure it slammed shut on every fill.glad to say not one problem with it so all down to human error.thanks to members who put me right on this.