anidapee Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 thinking of getting a Hatsan Escort Magnum semi as they do lefthanded versions but have over 400 supergame high birds cartridges at 28g 65mm left and read that the escort's dont like cartridges under 70mm. anyone shoot with 65mm in thier escort magnums? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedwards1966 Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 It seems that they are fine if you only load one into the magazine, if you load 2 then they tend to jam up. Some may find them to work with 2 in the magazine, but mainly they seem to end up feeding 2 at a time with the magazine full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev 1 Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 old shape or new shape as i beleive the new ones are all sorted now but if they do jam its only now and again,not much to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southeastpete Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 gen 1 and 2 work with 67 and 70 mm. With 65mm its one in the chamber one in the mag and it'll work fine. else just have a 67/700mm behind the 65mm in the mag. I buy 70mm carts anyway, for all my guns as thats what clear pigeon comes in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anidapee Posted March 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 its this one http://www.emmacustomrifles.co.uk/Pictures/Guns/IMG_20080707_0080%20Hatson%20Camo.JPG how can i tell if 1 or 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighit1985 Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 ive got a left handed Hatsan, from Southeastpete and it works with anything i put through it, 65mm not a problem, even lighter 21g loads it just fired and spat them out like any other cartridge, and thats with 1 in chamber and the 2 loaded in mag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 my escort is if fine with 65mm carts, just make sure you you keep it clean. in particular the two gas port holes in the barrel and around that area. my escort is 3 inch and around 5 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codit75 Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 old shape or new shape as i beleive the new ones are all sorted now but if they do jam its only now and again,not much to worry about. How do you know if the one your looking at is the old or new shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedra1106 Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 (edited) That's a Gen.1 it has the round button on the side to operate the load gate. My Gen.1 and Gen.2 will not feed 2 x Hull Comp-X 65mm from the mag, has to be 1 chambered + 1 in mag. Eley Firsts which are also 65mm work with 2 in the mag in both guns, the Comp-X measure just under 53mm and the Eleys about 55mm Edited March 30, 2012 by phaedra1106 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krugerandsmith Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 thinking of getting a Hatsan Escort Magnum semi as they do lefthanded versions but have over 400 supergame high birds cartridges at 28g 65mm left and read that the escort's dont like cartridges under 70mm. anyone shoot with 65mm in thier escort magnums? anidapee. I have part exchanged my old Escort for a new Gun ...never had any problems just fancied later model. My Browning Fusion Evolve semi will stay in cabinet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmanuk Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 I purchased a brand new left handed hatsan escort from countryman of derby in December last year. People slate these all the time, I have a variety of guns from a Browning high end to hushpower. To be honest the hatsan has been as good as all of my others; its nice and light and is great for rough shooting. It hasnt missed a beat and is also easy to clean. I was advised that historically it was better to use longer carts and plastic wad over fibre wad as they are generally more reliable. However I purchased a variety of carts at the time to try and it has cycled everything. I have used 65mm carts from 28gm upwards with no problems. I just keep it clean as everybody advises. I have yet to try my wifes 21gm carts in it, might try them next week and see how I get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 I bought a brand new left handed one last month. Have had no problems with it. I had a slab of 28g that needed using and they cycled fine, even two and a half inch cycles fine even though the RDF told me they wouldn't (he has the older version) I have also used 66g BBs, and 42g steel shot with no problems. I did have a jam on my first outing with it, but that was my fault for putting the 'O' ring in the wrong place. Go for it son Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy198712 Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 I bought a brand new left handed one last month. Have had no problems with it. I had a slab of 28g that needed using and they cycled fine, even two and a half inch cycles fine even though the RDF told me they wouldn't (he has the older version) I have also used 66g BBs, and 42g steel shot with no problems. I did have a jam on my first outing with it, but that was my fault for putting the 'O' ring in the wrong place. Go for it son easily done, it happened to my mates gun, (the o ring mistake) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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