Catweazle Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 I have found that my Mossberg Hushpower 12g is great for slaughtering sheep, long enough to reach the head from outside the pen, no worries about blowing the end of the barrel off, and quiet too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonix Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Yeah, I'm not a fan of the tactical pumps to be honest. Have to say though, this Hatsan feels really solid, and well worth the money! One question for the more seasoned pump owner, can you cycle 65-67mm carts in a 3" chambered gun ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChAoS Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 can you cycle 65-67mm carts in a 3" chambered gun ok? Well, o'course this is one the advantages of a pump - it should cycle pretty much *anything*. I use an 3"-chambered, S.1 M37 for PSG. Normal capacity using 70mm carts is 7+1. Using 65mm carts, this improves to 8+1. With buckshot, I only get 6+1. My general approach is to look for the shortest, cheap 28gm cart I can find. As an experiment, I once bought a slab of 2" carts intended for old guns with small chambers. They were, IIRC, 44mm OAL. They cycled just fine and converted my M37 into a 10+1... Regards, Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonix Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Thanks Mark! I'm going shooting this weekend and have quite a few 65/67mm carts to get rid of. I don't trust my Mossberg semi to cycle them, so will probably take the pump. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 A 3" chambered mossberg will cycle anything 3" or under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonix Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Went out today with my hatsan fieldhunter. Can officially say that it cycles wonderfully with both 67 and 65mm carts. No birds around really which was a shame, but still very pleased with my new bang stick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casio96 Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Well Lads , im new to the forum, i thought i'd share a picture of my Remington 870 express magnum. Im not sure how old it is as i bought it second hand, but it runs wells and shoots nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Hello and welcome to the forum. Have you had the Wingmaster long ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casio96 Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Hi Willpoon , I have it about 3 months now , it Took forever to obtain the licence as there was a 6 MONTH backlog of licences . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Well you've got the Golden ticket now safe shooting pal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casio96 Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaeli Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 MichaelI requesting permission to join said 'PUMP' Club Picked up my Mossberg 500 in December. First time out baged two crows for three shots and have used it with good sucess on clays. I will also have to admit i have tryed shooting the pump with out pumping it and tryed pumping my over an under Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throdgrain Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 I got one like that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16jus Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 How much are new Mossberg 500's ? Not many about for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Just got this,mossberg 600 AF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 There's a mossberg pump for sale on the trade sale part, not sure on the model though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunting Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 hi i am looking at purchasing a winchester sxp so i was wondering if anyone had on eand what the pros and cons are?, what cartridge problems they have? and any tips for these guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiffy Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 i guess i'll have to hand my notice in... mixed emotions as i didnt want to part with it but i havent used it in ages and my safes full so my 870 is going to a new home, a member here and new license holder so that at least makes me happy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonix Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 (edited) Took my new "hatstand" fieldhunter to my local clay ground today for a 50 bird sporting. Again, I'm so impressed with the apparent feel and quality of these new generation Hatsans. Handles brilliantly, and managed I kill my normal 35/50! Showed my shooting buddies that you can have just as much fun and be just as successful with a pump! :-) Here is a little gratuitous pic of the gun just for the sake of it! Just as a little modification, I have stuck some skateboard grip tape on the forestock to give a little extra grip on the "reload". Worked a treat! :-) Edited January 12, 2014 by simonix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Dear sirs, please may i join pump club? I have just picked up a brand.new, winchester sxp waterfowl, 3 /12 chambers in Camo. Will get its first trip to the marsh soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev56 Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Dear sirs, please may i join pump club? I have just picked up a brand.new, winchester sxp waterfowl, 3 /12 chambers in Camo. Will get its first trip to the marsh soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danoi99 Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Took my new "hatstand" fieldhunter to my local clay ground today for a 50 bird sporting. Again, I'm so impressed with the apparent feel and quality of these new generation Hatsans. Handles brilliantly, and managed I kill my normal 35/50! Showed my shooting buddies that you can have just as much fun and be just as successful with a pump! :-) I hit a 37/50 with the pump (about my average) Lots of people say they are no good for clays.....poppycock!! It's way more fun than shooting an OU or semi....IMHO. ATB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbirdX Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 I only shoot clays, mostly with my Maxus but when I got the M37 I used that for while. Took me exactly 2 rounds to get back to the score I was shooting with the Maxus. Partly, I think, because the M37 feels so well in the hands. Once I mastered (read remembered) to 'pump' between shots, I was hitting just as much with the fixed half choke M37 as with my multi choke Maxus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonix Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 I have to admit, I was a little apprehensive that after the jibes and banter I got when I got the pump out of its slip, that I wouldn't be able to hit a barn door with it! Let alone some report and sim pairs! Was pleasantly surprised how quickly I got used to it really having only ever used my OU in the past. Getting a straight 6 on the high tower was the best bit for me! ;-) Glad that other people find the same for clays. LONG LIVE PUMP! Haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumbag Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Dear sirs, please may i join pump club? I have just picked up a brand.new, winchester sxp waterfowl, 3 /12 chambers in Camo. Will get its first trip to the marsh soon! Pictures please!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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