Edward Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Hi I am looking at getting a new rough gun with a synthetic stock, but I was wondering should I get a semi auto or a pump? Now I have a semi auto before and it was great I really regret selling it, but it was fussy on some cartridges, so as I will probably go for the same make would a pump be less fussy? Thanks Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedwards1966 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 I use a pump for nearly everything, it doesn't matter what length or weight cartridge I've used in it I've never had a problem, obviously it doesn't need any gas or recoil to operate it. That said, there are many people with semi's who say that their gun will take anything, except sometimes short 65mm cases, so I'm sure you can find a semi if you want that will do fine. Pumps can be quite good fun to shoot, they can be a good option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 a pump will take any load small or large, they are easier to maintain/clean and don`t jam, also a huge plus is that they don`t chuck empties 15 feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 You`ll also get a better quality pump for a given price than you will a semi auto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Pump - no cleaning / cycling issues and cheap as chps. Go for a mossberg synthetic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Semi auto - Beretta Extrema 2 will cycle all cartridges & no cleaning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 remmington 870 3 1/2 super magnum, i have one in obsession camo and i love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sx3 clay breaker Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Sx3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 I love auto's and pumps, any shot gun in fact, they come and go but my little pump is stayin'. U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee. Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Just bought myself a Winchester SXP pump yesterday for a rough gun......and love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon123 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Another vote for the Winchester SX3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 got a mozzy for 3&1/2" carts for geese and webley 810 for rough both damn good guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted February 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Cheers guys, I know what make I am going for, I just couldn't decide on a pump or semi, I think pumps the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 the one thing i really liked and miss about the pump compaired to a semi was being able to have the slide half back when it was loaded, a bit like a broken but loaded side by side, its safe till a bird comes over then all you have to do is shut it. with a semi its not as easy, its either loaded or not. hope this makes sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 You can have the bolt back & a round in the spout or ready to drop in if you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 You can have the bolt back & a round in the spout or ready to drop in if you want yeah, but kowing my luck the shell would fall out or i would drop it with the excitement of it all :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 One of my fav pumps are the Winchesters, on firing the bolt release releases as normal but because of the sring loaded rotary bolt head the action opens by itself aided I believe by the remaining pressure of the last shot. All you have to do is shut it. Very quick action! U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 One of my fav pumps are the Winchesters, on firing the bolt release releases as normal but because of the sring loaded rotary bolt head the action opens by itself aided I believe by the remaining pressure of the last shot. All you have to do is shut it. Very quick action! U. Is that a Remington in the photo? Or a Weatherby? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 One of my fav pumps are the Winchesters, on firing the bolt release releases as normal but because of the sring loaded rotary bolt head the action opens by itself aided I believe by the remaining pressure of the last shot. All you have to do is shut it. Very quick action! U. totaly agree with that, i shot olympic skeet with my 120 for a laugh sometimes and admititly it was not as fast as an over and under but there wasnt much in it. i bought a remington pump and could not get on with it at all because with the winchester i held back gently on the fore end and it seemed to cycle itself almost but with the remi any backward preasure on the fore end and it would stick, wish i still had my 120. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0145wirbelwind Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Never had a pump it looks to much like hard work to me. Go auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Is that a Remington in the photo? Or a Weatherby? It's a Rem 870 express in 20g, wood stripped and stained and oil finnished. The action has been smoothed to slick it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 totaly agree with that, i shot olympic skeet with my 120 for a laugh sometimes and admititly it was not as fast as an over and under but there wasnt much in it. i bought a remington pump and could not get on with it at all because with the winchester i held back gently on the fore end and it seemed to cycle itself almost but with the remi any backward preasure on the fore end and it would stick, wish i still had my 120. The bolt release on a 870 is pretty easy to slick up, it is a shame however some need slicking and some are perfect from the go. I am impressed you used one, brill U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 It's a Rem 870 express in 20g, wood stripped and stained and oil finnished. The action has been smoothed to slick it up. Looks stunning mate, wouldn't mind that in my cabinet. I must say I am surprised so many pro pumps are out there. I seriously considered buying one fas a first shotgun, but was almost bullied by various gun dealers into buying an O/U. Nice to see that they are popular as well as being successful in the field Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Never had a pump it looks to much like hard work to me. Go auto Seriously friend they are simple machines with much less to go wrong. They are usually slimmer than an auto and lighter. Tend to not throw the empties to far. Crossing fences and ditches is easy, the hand seems to just fall on the bolt release and with no spring pressure on the bolt and sliding it open gently the chambered round is removed very quietly. It's a personal choice thing but hey I love auto's to U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 iv had a few pumps in my time go with the pump action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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