Denboy Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 hi guys i'm trying to decide on my first gun for pigeon shooting,i hear people say that escorts aren't that reliable and the beretta A303 is old but i don't want to spend alot of money on a new gun and these gun are within my price range please help??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrapFiller Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Nothing wrong with the new escorts. They come with a warranty and shims to adjust. Then again nothing wrong with a beretta 303. Go with which one feels comfortable to you and in your price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr salt Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 escorts are not as bad as people say. buy the 303 .and have a great auto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingnewport Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 a303 hands down. ive had and escort a few yeras ago and broke it. Ive had a 301 and wish id never sold it. my mate has an 303 and i luv them . but its up too you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solz Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 alot of people will see those two names and automatically say get the beretta over the Hatsan anyday however alot of people who have the new escort (with extended chokes and 3" chamber) say there are alot better than older models, one thing i will say is the escort a 3" or 3.5" chamber? i would advise getting the 3", as the 3.5" may have some diffuclutes with light loads (unless you are planning to shoot alot of 3.5" then i would bother with one) ATB solz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solz Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 also, there is nothing wrong with the beretta 303, great guns. pick which is the best fit and you like the feel of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrapFiller Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 alot of people will see those two names and automatically say get the beretta over the Hatsan anyday however alot of people who have the new escort (with extended chokes and 3" chamber) say there are alot better than older models, one thing i will say is the escort a 3" or 3.5" chamber? i would advise getting the 3", as the 3.5" may have some diffuclutes with light loads (unless you are planning to shoot alot of 3.5" then i would bother with one) ATB solz Suprememax is 3 inch camber xtrememax is the 3.5 inch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 I have had both the 303 and the earlier model Hatsan Escort. There is absolutely no comparison, the Beretta wins hands down every time as a far superior shotgun. Apparently some of the newer Hatsan models have improved, they certainly needed to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denboy Posted November 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Ok thanks for your comments guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 I've had both and currently have a Hatsan Escort. There's nothing wrong with either but the 20 year old Beretta felt better built. However, I still have the Hatsan because it can shoot 3" cartridges and I go wildfowling. The options for 2 3/4" steel cartridges were severely limited particularly in the bigger shot sizes. If you are sure you are only going to shoot pigeons and clays then the Bereta will do you well and you won't be sneered at by the idiots at the clay ground. If you might want to use 3" cartridges at some point get the Hatsan and some skin thickener! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharf Rat Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 My 303 has a 3" chamber. Don't know if they all do, but they are the best gas operated auto ever IMHO - so have the best of both worlds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfa taf Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 My 303 has a 3" chamber. Don't know if they all do, but they are the best gas operated auto ever IMHO - so have the best of both worlds! No they don't all have 3" chamber , mine is 2 3/4" , still an excellent gun , really well made. Had it from new so thousands of cartridges through it , never any trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blasterjudd Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Hi I have both and can honestly say both are good However the A303 is better finished and the mechanics are far superior, but both go bang bang bang The Beretta doesnt need an o ring so that a plus point However my Escort shoots 3 inch whereas the Beretta doesnt Choice is yours but if its quality go Beretta everytime! Good luck Mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 My 303 has a 3" chamber. Don't know if they all do, but they are the best gas operated auto ever IMHO - so have the best of both worlds! There were a few late ones that were made with 3" chambers but they are few and far between. The other salient point if someone did want a 3" gun for 'fowling is that they aren't actually proofed for steel....not that you can't put steel through it, but they aren't proofed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAD1927 Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Hd my 303 for a while now and use it soley for pigeons would not be without it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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