asa-95 Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 i have been shooting for many years and have been shooting a hatsan escort but am starting to dislike it. any suggestions on a new cheap semi auto to use. Thanks, Asa-95 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I use a webley and scott 810 its cheap and cheerfull and does the job.Oh and its never let me down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Fanchi 48/AL semi, best 150 quid spent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickmep Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 if you want to buy new a winchester sx3 is a nice gun for a good price. if budget doesnt stretch to that a secondhand 391 beretta, in my opinion worth the extra over a cheaper beretta 303. both the beretta's above will still be worth what you pay for them when its time to sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P~MX Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 for many years I'd have advised you to a Beretta of any model especially a 303 But now after 2 years shootin a Browning Maxus I can't say strongly enough how brilliant they are, fast & easy to use... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 (edited) Franchi everytime mate,a lot of gun for the money ive had 3 never been let down by any of them BB Franchi 612vs :good: point it in the right direction,and it will do the job very nicely Edited September 22, 2011 by Bluebarrels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 All of the above but don't forget a Browning B80! Brill auto, Beretta action! Underdog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 The only time I use a semi auto these days is in a pigeon hide on my own. Browning B2000. At least 20 years old and faultless for the job IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retromlc Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 late model Franchi raptor buy used,way too cheap for what you get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad1 Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Franchi .....cheap and cheerful does what it says on the tin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
working dog Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 for many years I'd have advised you to a Beretta of any model especially a 303 But now after 2 years shootin a Browning Maxus I can't say strongly enough how brilliant they are, fast & easy to use... Gave my Maxus its first outing yesterday and was very impressed. Cycled faultlessly and very easy on the shoulder. I even managed to hit a few ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montefeltro Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Benelli make fantastic autos, very very easy to clean (inertia recoil) and no gas piston to worry about. I've fired about 2500 rounds through mine and the ONLY time it didn't eject was when I tried my luck with a 21g load. Its a light gun and easy on the shoulder. It also likes shooting Winchester Double X Magnum loads (56g)! Not so easy on the shoulder or ears though Mines a left handed Montefeltro 3" chamber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackinbox99 Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Depends what you mean by cheap. I use a Beretta AL391 and cant fault it. Its held its value since I bought it and never misses a beat. But, it may be a bit over the price you are looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 (edited) Gave my Maxus its first outing yesterday and was very impressed. Cycled faultlessly and very easy on the shoulder. I even managed to hit a few ! Ive witnessed a few people on clay shoots having problems with the Maxus :yes: lot of cash for a fussy gun in my opinion :yes: Anyone own or shot a Benelli Vinchi? And if so how does it handle,is it easy to assemble etc (modular design) BB Edited September 23, 2011 by Bluebarrels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon123 Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Winchester SX3 if your budget allows, absolute floor less gun, and i've never seen one have any trouble ;) Just wish i could afford to get one of my own :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peathag Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Hi, a really good cheap semi-auto that is actually reliable is the overlooked Browning Silver. A couple of my friends own these guns and one was bought for £250 and the other was a bit dearer but both have grey/blue plastic stocks/fore ends and are gas operated. They don't have a full length rib if you look from the profile just the a couple of inches at either end that meet up when you mount the gun - I have never found this to be a problem and it will reduce the costs in making the gun. However, you don't see many of these guns for sale but a quick internet search revealed the might be one at clarkesgunshop.co.uk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainstoopid Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Winchester SX3 if your budget allows, absolute floor less gun, and i've never seen one have any trouble ;) Just wish i could afford to get one of my own :/ I'd agree with Simon 123. I have an SX3 (3 1/2 inch chamber, composite model) it cycles a variety of loads brilliantly, it is easy to take apart and clean and is yet to let me down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0145wirbelwind Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 If you want cheap then buy a second hand Remington 1100 you cant go wrong for so little money, or if your pockets are a little deeper then go for a beretta 391 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 Anyone own or shot a Benelli Vinchi? And if so how does it handle,is it easy to assemble etc (modular design) BB Very pointable and well balanced Down side, they must be the hardest kicking gun in the Benelli range Best auto IS, the Beretta Xtrema/Urika 2 They just do not jam, will cycle ANY load you feed it and felt recoil is the lightest compared to any other auto firing the same cartridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbiter Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 +1 for the urika 2,fantastic gun,cycles anything i put through mine faultlessly,nice balance,lovely to shoot,and easy to clean... DAZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjpcrane Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Would u b sellin your escort by any chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 breda also known as a bereta 303 best gun ive ever had and ive shot every leagle quarry in the country with it! its only jammed once and that was my fault, ime getting it made hopefully to a 8 shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyotemaster Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 I haven't seen anyone comment on what might be an important aspect of autoloader ownership, that would be ease of cleaning. If you want to shoot an autoloader you better get used to cleaning it. I have shot Remingtons, Berettas, and Brownings they all have their strong and weak points. Brownings gas system is the simplest and very user friendly(as would be the SX3) Remington was relatively easy with more parts, Beretta seemed the most complicated but needed cleaned less often. Something to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 coyote m good point my breda/beretta is soo simple to strip down a hell of a lot easer than a hatstand or benelli it takes longet to strip down my rifle!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazsl Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 have a look at the fabarm lion great gun to shoot well balanced and easy to take apart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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