Ian.S Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Just had my first time shooting shotguns after many years using airguns and rimfire at a practical shotgun shoot today and after managing to double feed and jamming the pump action up think I need to look at the semi-auto since the Remington I used worked with no problems. BUT here’s the thing, I have a weak shoulder due to a bike accident 5 years ago so if I’m going the shotgun route I need a semi-auto with a softer recoil so I could use it all day without cause any problems so what do people suggest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) Beretta A400 with kick off, Beretta 391 series with kick off, Browning maxus. Edited February 10, 2013 by chrispti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brent52 Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 any gas operated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA-airgunner Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Beretta a400 with kick off very very light on recoil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy dog Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Though i may get shot down for this. I dont think its down to the gun in itself though semi autos are softer on the shoulder then the traditional sxs or o/u shotguns. Its more 70 to 30 in percentage to do with what cartridge you are using rather then the gun itself. My SX3 doesn't feel any noticeable difference to other semi's iv shot either with heavy or light cartridges being fired. Of course this is just my opinion on this and others may feel they will need to correct me. DD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 A heavier gas operated auto that fits, shooting light cartridges would be the perfect solution for minimal recoil. The average Beretta will be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian.S Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 What are the Hatsan Auto's like since dont want to spend a fortune on my 1st shotgun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throdgrain Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 You will get violently different opinions. Personally I wouldnt touch one with a long pole, much better to get a second hand Remington 1100 or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian.S Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Used a remington semi today but no idea what model it was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian.S Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Aparently it was a Reminiton 1100 i use today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) If a Hatsan is all you can afford,it will do the job if you get a good one. Some folks swear by them. But personally I would go second hand on a Winchester sx3 / Beretta / Browning. Stick to light loads 24g should cycle through all of them. If your shoulder is goosed completely and can't take a 12 a 20 gauge semi auto might be better for you, lighter carts and the gun is also lighter. Figgy Edited February 11, 2013 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu nesling Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 What are the Hatsan Auto's like since dont want to spend a fortune on my 1st shotgun? lookout for a franchi 612/712/raptor. both mine will cycle 24gm loads. a friend had my 712 for 6months on his ticket because of a major shoulder op didnt want to give it back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Lots of good advice there but why do you want a semi auto rather than a side by side or over and under? I have a heavy Miroku (almost 8lbs) through which I shoot 26 gram cartridges. Even after a good day's shooting when I may have fired over 200 cartridges (including some mis-mounts) my shoulder is unaffected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian.S Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 The gun will be mainly used for Practical shotgun so will get A LOT of rounds put throught and and hopfuly get converted into a FAC with more ammo in the tube eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu nesling Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 +1 on the franchi then ian, just unscrew the old mag tube and screw in the new one. last one i bought was £26! it was a crimped one, but cant see an uncrimped one being more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Pity you're on a budget, theres a fully PSG tricked out Beretta Extrema 2 for sale on the UKPSA forum (£950) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian.S Posted February 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 (edited) Main problem i have is no FAC and Hampshire Police still havent given me my SGC yet since they take around 3 months to issue so i'm window shopping at present. Must admit think i may of rounded it up to either a Remington 1100 or the Franchi 612 just depends what come up at the right price once i finally get my SGC since dont really want to spend much more than £350max for a 1st gun since it will need a few PSG modifications. Edited February 12, 2013 by Ian.S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 (edited) Pity you're on a budget, theres a fully PSG tricked out Beretta Extrema 2 for sale on the UKPSA forum (£950) Pictures please :-D Edited February 12, 2013 by WelshAndy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Eee, i'm good to you lot mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Cheers ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian.S Posted February 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian.S Posted February 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 The Franchi Hunter seems cheap 2nd hand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rngunner Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Pity you're on a budget, theres a fully PSG tricked out Beretta Extrema 2 for sale on the UKPSA forum (£950) Hi Breastman I am new to this site, I want this Beretta if its still avail, where can I find the contact here ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 (edited) Ill post a link to this thread on the UKPSA site so the person selling it can contact you Edited February 13, 2013 by Breastman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rngunner Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Ill post a link to this thread on the UKPSA site so the person selling it can contact you Cheers, as Im new here will he pm me, or how does the link work ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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