Jolly Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 What is the point of a pump action shotgun ? for multishot there is always a semi which must beat it hands down and the mech is probably very similar using muscle power rather than gas / recoil /spring so my question is why ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA-airgunner Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 I done a bit of pratical shotgun a few years back with a pump I think semi auto would take some of the fun factor away .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 iv had a few pump action shotguns and you can push the shells out fast.more fun then a semi. to use, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfa taf Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 I done a bit of pratical shotgun a few years back with a pump I think semi auto would take some of the fun factor away .. The only reason I can think of is the fact it will recycle ALL carts whether light or really heavy ones . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 That's kinda like saying why use muzzle loaders, I guess it's the fun factor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler12 Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 (edited) As has been said, they tend to be less cartridge fussy and much more reliable, I have NEVER had a jam in my pump. Regardless of how good or expensive a semi is, at some point (although it may be years down the line) it will jam, and you can bet it happens when you're sat right under a skien, and you really need that 2nd or 3rd shot. I personally think they are easier to clean than a semi, and they are about half as expensive as thier 'brother' semis... For example, Benelli Supernova costs approx £600 new, Benelli Super Vince costs approx £1100 new. Winchester SXP £350, Winchester SX3 £650. Etc etc! Edited March 4, 2012 by Wildfowler12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 and the sound is enough to bring fear to the hardest man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 (edited) I wouldn't have a semi if you paid me Pump action shotguns are virtually indestructible and very reliable. All I ever see is semis jamming, breaking down and otherwise being a pain in the ****. I know all the flannel about them being OK if you devote your life to cleaning them properly and spending a lifetime finding the "right" cartridge for them. Yeah right, like I'm going to bother with that Pump every time. Oh yes, they're fun too Questions like this aren't necessary with pumps and O/Us Edited March 4, 2012 by Chard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedwards1966 Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 They are good fun, somehow nothing beats a pump. It's great to be able to use any cartridge, regardless of weight or length, and they are so much easier to clean. They are also better to carry round on land, as you can have a cart in the chamber then just slide it shut when ready to shoot, easier than a semi. Basically you get the advantages of a semi with less bother. People say/think they slow you down shooting, but for 95% of shooting it doesn't make any difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy198712 Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 Use of any cart is nice and not need to make sure is over 67mm ect (in some examples) I got a cheap French pump and I love it, first gun, it's easy to clean and built strong, won't jam ect My shooting partner has a semi and he loves it, but I can't see why a semi is better in any way other then not having to pump? I think you could name more examples of why a pump in better surely? And it sure is a fun gun to shoot! That noise lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sx3 clay breaker Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 Iv got an sx3 and that is the most reliable gun ever cycles abusing even 24 grams with out a hitch Rgds sx3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 (edited) I'm a BIG fan of the pump-action mechanism;basic,strong,reliable.Eject your empty when and where you want to....and there's no sound comparable to the sound of a pump being racked!FUN! Why pump?Why not? Edited March 4, 2012 by Scully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 They will cycle many more shells than a self loader, they are a bit lighter, they are more reliable and above all THEY ARE GREAT FUN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 got my nova, used it for my marathon steel shooting sessions. not a bad bit of kit. has taken some huge numbers of shells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy198712 Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 whats the going price of a new 870 in the uk if anyone knows? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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