Malik Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I have been seeing quite a few Semi Auto questions lately, majority from people wanting to buy their first one and get involved. A lot of people seem to have Semi Auto's already for various types of shooting whether it be PSG, pest control, wildfowling or even clays! I thought it might be a good idea to have a general topic about them where people can discuss them, share their pictures / information about their guns and help any one with problems. It could help those who are thinking about getting a Semi Auto get started too The Pump Club seems to be very successful, its helped many people out and i even ended up getting a pump thanks to that topic! I would start this off but i haven't got one yet, i am aiming to get an SX3 in the coming months though... hopefully this topic will be helpful, if it works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyNCC Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I've got a hatsan escort camo I would have liked the sx3 but bit steep at the time Will get an action pic up at some point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markws80 Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) I paid £100 for a 2st hand Hatsan escort and love it dose all I want from a auto wildfowling ,pigeon crow even clays! A mate got a £1000 maxus and I can't shoot any better with it ha ha Edited January 1, 2014 by markws80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 ive got 2 a beretta a300 12g and an armsan a620,synthetic 20g,like em both for different reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr smith Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) I've got a Franchi Raptor with extended mag,ten in the mag one up the spout and it's one of those that can be ghost loaded so twelve in the gun.Use it for everything vermin,PSG,target and the odd bit of clays. I have also recently picked up a AYA yeoman SxS for when the weathers not so good,the SxS is a damn sight easier to dry and clean. Edited January 1, 2014 by mr smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyNCC Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 ive got 2 a beretta a300 12g and an armsan a620,synthetic 20g,like em both for different reasons. I really like the red armsan Just couldn't get 1 at the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I've got a Beretta 302 and a Benelli Raffaello. had the beretta for some time and its been no trouble at all, The Benelli on the other hand not so good. I picked it up very cheap because it wasn't cycling properly, hopeless on any thing under 32g and not much better with 32g! but was ok with 50g . So spent today stripping and cleaning every thing, all seems to be working ok now will find out for sure on Sunday. Might have an escort coming but thats not working properly ether Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 got a Beretta A300 Outlander.... love it to bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olliesims Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Got a hatsan escort old version, works great! Hopefully will be upgrading to a sx3 in a few months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fib new Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I bought a cheap browning gold about two-and-a-half years ago just to have a go with a s/a. Loved it the moment I took it wildfowlong! About a year ago sold it to a friend and bought a new a5 recoil-operated -loved it even more. Tested both yesterday-night with lots of different loads. Only had problems cycling light 21 gr loads -that I never would use in the field or even on clays. Use it on pigeon, crow and wildfowling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ugb25 Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Currently got 3 semis a beretta al390 lioness a beretta a400 unico and a beretta ugb25 so u could say I like semi autos previously had a beretta a303 a teknys and a teknys gold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I have a berretta A300 synthetic and a Hatsan escort magnum PS with extended chokes , both in 12 gauge , love em both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malik Posted January 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I've got a Franchi Raptor with extended mag,ten in the mag one up the spout and it's one of those that can be ghost loaded so twelve in the gun.Use it for everything vermin,PSG,target and the odd bit of clays. Just googled "ghost loading" i've learnt something new already!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simongeorge_kelly Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I have a hatsan escort nice gun but still cant hit a barn door at 20 yards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plank06 Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Iv not long since bought a Hatsan escort marine model, latest one, £250. Got to say i quite like it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sx3 clay breaker Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I've got a browning maxus sporting carbon fibre 3/12 inch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyNCC Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Iv not long since bought a Hatsan escort marine model, latest one, £250. Got to say i quite like it too!Sure like that look!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plank06 Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 It's certainly very different Danny but seems a decent enough coating so hopefully will protect it from the elements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Excellent idea! Perhaps we could call it the Pogo Stick Club, in honour of the semi-auto's greatest fan... I have a Baikal MP153, bought very cheaply as a "throw it in the back of the pickup under a straw bale" gun. As it turns out, I rather like it. Getting a bit fed up with snide comments along the lines of, "you'll never shoot well with one of those", and "why handicap yourself with one those". Yes, I could have spent four times as much and bought a nice Beretta or Benelli, but there are a couple off glaring faults with that cunning plan: a. I would cry every time it got scratched b. I couldn't afford to go and shoot it. So; expensive ornament or cheap shooting tool? Hmmmm... Ok, it makes curious mechanical noises: filling the stock with structural foam quietened that down a lot. LOP is way too short. Plastic stock, so plastic extension, made from bits out of the Box of Useful Items, plus secondhand recoil pad. Balance is very front heavy. Jeez, guys - primary school physics: remove weight from one end and add it at the other end to move the centre of mass. Net weight added 3 oz. Centre of mass moved aft 3", to under the bolt release button. Total spend on mods £5. Necessity (read poverty) is the mother of invention! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonix Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I recently bought a Mossberg 9200. Seem to have mixed reviews on the net, but it certainly seems sturdy enough to me! Feels good in you hands too. One question for the more knowledgable semi auto owner, is there anything I can do to help my gun cycle carts under 70mm? Or is it literally just one of those things that semis can't do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Oh yes, and you can ghost load MP153 as well, although you do need to mind your fingers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telf Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 i have a benelli m2,got it seconhand off a member on here,really nice gun although i am a really **** shot with a shotgun,more practice required, and it will cycle 67mm carts ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I recently bought a Mossberg 9200. Seem to have mixed reviews on the net, but it certainly seems sturdy enough to me! Feels good in you hands too. One question for the more knowledgable semi auto owner, is there anything I can do to help my gun cycle carts under 70mm? Or is it literally just one of those things that semis can't do? Afaik, cycling is more to do with load than cartridge length. What chamber length is your Mossberg? I have heard that some 3.5" autos are reluctant to cycle light loads, although I discovered (inadvertently) that mine will cycle 24g loads without a hiccup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambchop Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) Recently added an sx3 to the cabinet in standard trim as ive post recently. Absolutely love it and new to semi auto club really. Easy to clean and cycles evetything so far. Used for roost and decoy mainly though an excellent spare gun for anything really. Not used on clays much but a recent round of skeet with it was a great laugh! Edited January 1, 2014 by lambchop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonix Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Afaik, cycling is more to do with load than cartridge length. What chamber length is your Mossberg? I have heard that some 3.5" autos are reluctant to cycle light loads, although I discovered (inadvertently) that mine will cycle 24g loads without a hiccup. It's a 3" chamber. I haven't actually tried any 67mm cartridges through it yet as I was told it would probably not cycle them. The reason I ask is because I have a load of 67mm 30g pigeon carts and am worried I won't be able to use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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