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i was originally thinking of going for a pump gun for the field and the clays. the reason being they are cheaper than the semis (budget = £200-£350) and can also cycle 28gram loads and above for which i prefer 21 gram carts for clays. so it seems obvious to go for a pump. however speaking to the local gun shop owner, he says that pumps are terrible and i shouldn't waste my time with one.below are my views;

 

pump action semi auto

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can cycle 21 gram loads doesn't require the "pump" between shot

cheaper can shoot quicker

reliable can jam occasionally

chance of a short stroke more practical

 

 

 

 

i will add to this as i think of more

but basically its between the hatsan escort semi

and the winchester sxp pump

 

Revo is out of the question

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fudd, you say an auto is more practicle! I don't understand that.

 

Pumps are more practicle IMO and to be honest I have never ever seen or fell foul of a "short stroke"! I have seen many an auto break down or fail to function perfectly. Usually to over oiling and a lack of cleaning.

 

The Winchester pumps you mention are very quick to cycle and that dealer guy is talking dodo!

 

U :)

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i dunno, i've seen a fair few escorts fail, one i've seen the barrel split near the ring, the poor guy had only put a few rounds through it.

 

A barrel splitting after only a few rounds? Some serious questions for the proof house one thinks!!! Either that or using carts to heavy for design

 

Semis failing is normally down to user not cleaning it properly and or not running it wet ie well oiled

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Pumps are OK if you're too tight to buy a reliable auto :ninja:

 

There is no such thing as reliable auto, they all jam at some point, get a pump, don't need to clean to operate, will cycle any shell, and can be quicker to cycle than an auto with practise, I have a benelli supernova for mainly fowling but also use it for pigeons and clays, it's a pleasure to use !!!!

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I need another one too! Don't worry you're not the only one with sellers remorse :(

 

 

Replaced it with a Benelli and although the SXP was poorer quality build wise the fun you can have with it is far superior! Just need to wait until they bring the 3.5" version out here and then trade the Benelli for it

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I've got an old mossy 500 and love it, its the ak47 of the shotgun world, it never misses a beat no matter what you throw at it or how you treat it... I use it for everything.

 

Since getting it and letting a few mates have a go on the clays etc... guess what?... they are now getting pumps too :)

 

I find pumps more involving, more fun to use and after a while the pumping action becomes totally natural and very fast.

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I only shoot pump- and lever-action shotguns. They're great fun. Short-stroking won't be a problem if you use it enough.

 

I would advise you to get an older Remington 870 Wingmaster. They're not expensive second-hand and are as smooth as a very smooth thing.

 

My favourite would be an Ithaca M37 but you're not likely to come across one of those.

 

Regards,

 

Mark.

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thanks for all the replies guys, i've been thinking really hard about it but am still sightly unsure

i'm going the the shooting show in a few weeks so ill have to have a look there at everything.the sxp does seen like the way to go

i work at a clay ground as a ref and in all my time have only ever seen 1 pump action.it makes you wonder where they all are

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Can i ask what type of gun you are used to?

 

My reasoning is that as I am used to modern o/us and semi autos, I would inevitablly forget to "pump". If it is an older double trigger you are used to or it is a first gun it will probably be less of an issue.

Both types of gun will have pros and cons. Personal preference and ability to subconciously pump between shots would be the deciders for me. Price shouldnt be an issue. For your budget you could pick up a used 2 3/4" chambered Beretta 301/2/3. Brilliant guns. Look for mike ***********s opinons on them online.

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