storsey Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 morning gentlemen , I have a bit of I dilemma ..I currently use a 686 s and have a old webley side by side..both nice things to use but as I do a bit more pigeon shooting these days im going to get myself an auto..just coz its a bit less recoil and you get another go at em ....sometimes you get 3 opportunities in seconds so I think it time to get my self one.....money wise I really don't want to spend anymore than £350..and obviously don't mind second hand...so which one should I go for chaps.... over to you ! cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinF Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 I would look for a second hand Browning B80, Beretta 301/301/303 or a Remington 1100/11-87. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphant59 Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 morning gentlemen , I have a bit of I dilemma ..I currently use a 686 s and have a old webley side by side..both nice things to use but as I do a bit more pigeon shooting these days im going to get myself an auto..just coz its a bit less recoil and you get another go at em ....sometimes you get 3 opportunities in seconds so I think it time to get my self one.....money wise I really don't want to spend anymore than £350..and obviously don't mind second hand...so which one should I go for chaps.... over to you ! cheers I bought my first semi 2 months ago after reading hundreds of opinions on PW. I eventually bought a s/h Hatsan Escort advertised on Gunstar. A friend advised I go for the latest model with extended chokes as they are less prone to jamming which mine is and so far has never let me down. Mine was as new, came with 5 chokes and in my opinion appears well made and with a budget of £350 if you go down the 2nd hand Beretta, Browning or Remington route you're buying something that is very well used and may well not have a full set of chokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 morning gentlemen , I have a bit of I dilemma ..I currently use a 686 s and have a old webley side by side..both nice things to use but as I do a bit more pigeon shooting these days im going to get myself an auto..just coz its a bit less recoil and you get another go at em ....sometimes you get 3 opportunities in seconds so I think it time to get my self one.....money wise I really don't want to spend anymore than £350..and obviously don't mind second hand...so which one should I go for chaps.... over to you ! cheers If you could stretch into 500 you should have some better made and more recent SH guns to go at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbuster Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 I've owned a Webley&Scott 810 semi for a long time now and have never had any problems with it-not one jam in all these years. They aren't the prettiest things about, but perhaps have a look at one, for £350 you should be able to get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Shop around you may well get new hatsan for your money, and 3 year guarantee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDRsniper Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Remmy 1100 every time, was one on the trade section the other day for £350, worth every penny.....a great solid semi-auto!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) Shop around you may well get new hatsan for your money, and 3 year guarantee. Shop around, you may well get a used Beretta 5-7 years old and till have 3-5 years warranty on it! Edited February 8, 2014 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigpigeonshooter Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 I brought a hatsan escort new last year and can't fault it. Shot about 2000 cartridges through it with only the odd jam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinF Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 If you go down the 2nd hand Beretta, Browning or Remington route you're buying something that is very well used and may well not have a full set of chokes. If it was worn out, you wouldn't buy it. There are plenty around that have been well looked after and not been used too much. All of these guns are tried and tested, and built to last. Whether or not it has a full set of chokes is irrelevant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moblies Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 I got a ten year old Browning Gold Sporting Clays for less than 300 notes and over the moon with it. I have to say I was tempted by a shiny new hatsan escort. And may get one at some point but the browning I will never part with. The Quality is obvious and far exceeds my abilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Remmy 1100 every time, was one on the trade section the other day for £350, worth every penny.....a great solid semi-auto!! Just a bit ammunition fussy.[ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnythefox70 Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 If you can put a bit more to it then Beretta 391 otherwise a beretta 301/303 outstanding reliability and resale value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white flash Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Hi just bought Beretta 303 off forum.Seems a solid gun and easy to strip.Atb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Shop around you may well get new hatsan for your money, and 3 year guarantee. And by god you will need it.the best auto is the ones that are still on the shelves and stay there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDRsniper Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Remmy 1100 every time, was one on the trade section the other day for £350, worth every penny.....a great solid semi-auto!!Just a bit ammunition fussy.[ I've never had a problem with any carts I've used :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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