muncher Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 just wondered if anyone has the new one out of these and there thoughts , I know the escort got a very bad press but I've heard good reports of this model . Your thought on this would be of interest to me cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraivi Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Yep. Got one end of last year for the end of wildfowling. Absolutely brilliant. Ate all the big 3.5 inch shells I fed it, it has been through hell in mud rain and snow and never failed. Got some nice geese and ducks down too.It has impressed me that much it is now my go to gun. I use it on pigeons and rabbit, I even racked up my best clay scores on it too. Just keep it clean.... like any gun and dont feed it any carts shorter than 2 3/4 inch as its a 3.5 inch system the 2 1/2 inch mess up the cycling. Stick to the 2 3/4 inch carts and above. I use super fasts on clays and rio royal 32 on pigeons.You cant fail to be impressed especially at the price and fully backed warranty. It is my 2nd escort and the build quality is awesome. Try one out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncher Posted August 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Cheers , seems to be no bad revives on these might give one a go as you get 3 of these to one high end auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 I can load my Xtrema2 with 2 1/2" cartridges or 3 1/2" and it works and it cost @ £800 second hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 I can load my Xtrema2 with 2 1/2" cartridges or 3 1/2" and it works and it cost @ £800 second hand. +1 my xtrema 2 loves just cartridges 65mm shells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Cheers , seems to be no bad revives on these might give one a go as you get 3 of these to one high end auto yes you do , but you also get what you pay for , now I don't have first hand experience of the extreme max , but I do shoot with a chap who has two of the newer model magnum escorts ( 1 is FAC) they are both nothing but trouble , constantly jam and miss fire , in fact he had lots more jams in a day the last time we shot together than I had with my Beretta in four years . Now I am not saying buy a Beretta , if you want a escort then get one but do be prepared to miss some opportunity's of second shots or even first shots come to that ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedster Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Perhaps he's never cleaned it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepasty Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 i shoot an Escort regularly, its never missed a beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Perhaps he's never cleaned it? not so they are cleaned often , they have also been returned a couple of times but still problems occur every time he shoots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraivi Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 (edited) Agreed. I have two and no issues on the right diet and general cleaning and if I ever manage to break one I'll definitely have another. Fenboy, get your mate to try a different cartridge brand and stick to the 2 3/4 length stuff. Edited August 11, 2013 by wraivi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jame Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Bought a new escort magnum Saturday 11th, took it claying Sunday 12th to get a feel for it, with 51 clays on the counter the gun then failed..."click" and no bang, tested a few more different carts but nothing. Maybe broken firing pin I'm not sure. Its back at the gun shop already awaiting to be sent for repair. 3 year no quibble warranty is the ONLY reason I bought this cheap semi. Was going to save a bit more and get the A300 for another £400 extra but hey ho! It actually shot very very well (wife was dusting clay after clay with it) and its a nice feeling gun to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Bought a new escort magnum Saturday 11th, took it claying Sunday 12th to get a feel for it, with 51 clays on the counter the gun then failed..."click" and no bang, tested a few more different carts but nothing. Maybe broken firing pin I'm not sure. Its back at the gun shop already awaiting to be sent for repair. 3 year no quibble warranty is the ONLY reason I bought this cheap semi. Was going to save a bit more and get the A300 for another £400 extra but hey ho! It actually shot very very well (wife was dusting clay after clay with it) and its a nice feeling gun to use. This is one of the main problems my mate has with his , lots of clicks and no bangs ! Agreed. I have two and no issues on the right diet and general cleaning and if I ever manage to break one I'll definitely have another. Fenboy, get your mate to try a different cartridge brand and stick to the 2 3/4 length stuff. He has used numerous brands in 70mm and they all give problems , despite all the issues he has he seems happy enough with the guns , if they were mine I think I would toss them in the river Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 (edited) Yep. Got one end of last year for the end of wildfowling. Absolutely brilliant. Ate all the big 3.5 inch shells I fed it, it has been through hell in mud rain and snow and never failed. Got some nice geese and ducks down too.It has impressed me that much it is now my go to gun. I use it on pigeons and rabbit, I even racked up my best clay scores on it too. Just keep it clean.... like any gun and dont feed it any carts shorter than 2 3/4 inch as its a 3.5 inch system the 2 1/2 inch mess up the cycling. Stick to the 2 3/4 inch carts and above. I use super fasts on clays and rio royal 32 on pigeons.You cant fail to be impressed especially at the price and fully backed warranty. It is my 2nd escort and the build quality is awesome. Try one out. This guy has said it all: Mine has never miss-fired, loves 3.5" gobbles them up. and of course they hit Duck like no other for me: 2 for one shot no problem with No 3`s , very hard hitting gun. someone may have been unlucky with buying, but mine was second hand hand and would not change it for any other , Sorry:-)). To the unlucky guys then.. Pigeons it loves them, They hate it: With Steel Shot too. Get ready for the season by getting used to the cartridges you intend to use on Duck and Geese, These Barrels are Made For Steel.. Edited August 11, 2013 by subsonicnat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncher Posted August 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Check the firing pin spring , sometimes they break and then you get the click no bang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmoz82 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 I had a mk1 escort that was a pile of ****, the newer ones are supposed to be better but i would never buy another and that goes for auto's in general, I now shoot with a pump as they are far more reliable !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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